After Hours: Reading Rhythms x Lush at The Ripped Bodice on January 28
You’re invited!
Join us for an After-Hours Reading Party at The Ripped Bodice, with a Valentine-coded twist courtesy of Lush 💕📚🛁
This night will be the perfect blend of a vibey Reading Rhythms reading party, romance books all around, and a little extra sparkle from Lush Handmade Cosmetics.
The highlight of the evening? Crafting your very own Bestie Basket. Personalize a Valentine-ready gift for your best friend, your sweetheart, or even yourself with a selection of fresh limited-edition Lush products, a reusable gift wrap, and other sensory delights. Guided by a Lush Product Expert, you’ll curate each basket to your taste, making it truly one-of-a-kind—with a few fun surprises along the way
As a bonus, every ticket includes a FREE entry into a giveaway for a double treatment at the Lush Spa on Lexington Ave — a dreamy shared experience for you and your bestie or significant other.
Just books, besties, and a little after-hours magic at your favorite romance bookstore. ✨💖
You may be asking yourself… how do Lush and Reading Rhythms go together?
From Lush’s Poetry Pharmacy and literary publishing to Reading Rhythms’ community-centered reading parties, this collaboration is rooted in the idea that books, creativity, and sensory experiences help us take better care of ourselves — and each other.
Reading Rhythms is a series of welcoming reading parties designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite you to bring any book you want and facilitate silent reading periods, as well as 1-on-1 breakouts, and group discussions to pull on the threads of the books that everyone is engaging with.
In a world that can often feel devoid of interest and meaningful connection, we bring readers together to reconnect with our love of learning, to experience the wonder of beautiful venues and curated music, and to gather amongst all of the people who want to be in that very same room.
Our favorite conversations happen in Discord. Join us there → https://discord.gg/8ez5DaQqJV ___________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to have your photo/video used for social media/marketing materials, both as property of Reading Rhythms and other publications that may be present at our reading parties. Additionally, your purchase is final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances. By completing your purchase, you will also be automatically added to our newsletter to receive updates and event information."
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. There is One (1) Lush Spa Treatment Prize to be won as a prize valued at $500.00. The winner will be contacted by email to book the treatment. Submissions are open until 11:59:00 p.m. EDT on January 28th, 2026. Open to legal residents of the United States who have reached the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of entry. Winners will be notified via email on February 2nd, 2026.'