Plate 2 · The Mentor
Imani Brooks
“Some books you read. Some books read you.”
Her shelfBiography, history, self-help, business
On filmTheo of Golden
An EXYTZ turnkey edition · Nº 1 of 1
ReadRidge.com
The old-school bookshop, online.
A premium online bookstore with 25,000+ titles across 54 shelves, automated US fulfillment through BooksCloud, and three AI curators who give the shop a human face on BookTok.
Shop password: 111 · removed automatically after transfer
Plate I. Lucía Montes, “The Binge Reader,” with Dungeon Crawler Carl.
25,000+titles, pre-loaded
54smart shelves
~42%median gross margin
$0/moBooksCloud app fee
24–48hexpress transfer
Chapter I
The premise
Books are the most patient product in retail. They don’t spoil, they don’t go out of season, and every year a new generation of readers discovers the same shelves. ReadRidge was built for entrepreneurs who want into that evergreen US market without holding a single copy of inventory.
It sells brand-new paperbacks and hardcovers only — no digital files — and it is positioned as “the old-school bookshop, online”: classic bookshop warmth, a modern conversion layout, and three curators with opinions worth following.
It is not passive income, and nobody should sell it to you as such. It is a finished shop waiting for an owner who will show up: post the videos, run the ads, answer every reader like they matter.
Chapter II
The look of the shop
Wooden shelves, brass reading lamps and good paper. Warm, literary and trustworthy — built for avid readers, collectors, students and gift shoppers.
Paper#F7F2E8
Forest Ink#1F3D2F
Antique Brass#B8893B
Oxblood#7A2630
Libre Baskerville + PoppinsAa
- Video hero with a curator holding the book she’s reading, linked to the product
- “Meet the Curators” section and shelf rows: “From Lucía’s shelf”…
- Shelf tiles with fanned book covers
- Paperback ↔ Hardcover switch on book-first product pages
- Live estimated delivery date + full Book Details table (author, pages, publisher, ISBN-13…)
- Book schema on every product, FAQ schema on the homepage
- Free-shipping progress bar in the cart
- Pages: Curators, Our Story, FAQ, Contact and an A–Z index of all 54 shelves
Chapter III
The three curators
Each one is built to reach a different kind of reader. Each one already has a finished film.
Plate 3 · The Collector
Clio Ashford
“A good book deserves a good binding.”
Her shelfClassics, poetry, art & design, beautiful editions
On filmThe Calamity Club
Plate 4 · The Binge Reader
Lucía Montes
“One more chapter. Always.”
Her shelfFiction, YA, graphic novels, BookTok favorites
On filmDungeon Crawler Carl
The curators are AI-generated brand personas (EXYTZ Workflows), handed over with complete visual prompt assets and style anchors. New videos ~$0.60, new images ~$0.06, on a pay-as-you-go platform — shown to you live on the onboarding call.
Chapter IV
The card catalog
54 smart collections. New books from the supplier file themselves onto the right shelf automatically, by tag — each with an SEO description and meta tags.
Drawer A–F
General Fiction · Young Adult Fiction · Comics & Graphic Novels · Drama · Poetry · Humor · True Crime · Juvenile Fiction
Drawer G–M
Biography & Autobiography · Body, Mind & Spirit · Business & Economics · Psychology · Self-Help · Philosophy · Social Science · History · Religion
Drawer N–P
Architecture · Art · Photography · Design · Coffee Table Books · Performing Arts
Drawer Q–S
Computers · Technology & Engineering · Law · Medical · Mathematics · Science · Study Aids · Foreign Language Study · Reference
Drawer T–Z
Cooking · Crafts & Hobbies · Gardening · Health & Fitness · House & Home · Pets · Sports & Recreation · Travel · Transportation · Holidays & Celebrations
Chapter V
How a book reaches a reader
- A reader orders on ReadRidge.com.
- The order is sent automatically to the US supplier, BooksCloud.
- A brand-new copy ships from US warehouses via USPS with tracking. Tracking syncs back to the store.
- You keep the margin between retail price and supplier cost.
Gift-ready by default: parcels are labeled “Your Book Order,” with no receipt or prices inside. Ships to all 50 states, APO/FPO military addresses and US territories.
Chapter VI
The ledger
Medians across the store’s catalog export (7,998 titles).
| Median retail price | $24.99 |
|---|---|
| Median supplier cost | ($14.39) |
| Gross profit per book | $10.60 |
| Gross margin | ~42% |
| BooksCloud shipping, per order | flat $7.00 |
| Recommended shipping charge | $4.99, free over $50 |
Because BooksCloud charges a flat fee per order regardless of how many books are in it, every extra book in the same order adds margin without adding shipping cost.
| Shopify Basic | $39/mo · $29/mo annual |
|---|---|
| BooksCloud app | $0 — no setup fee, no commission |
| Domain renewal | ~$12–15/yr |
| Inventory | $0 upfront |
Appendix
What transfers to you
- ReadRidge.com — premium domain, clean history, short and memorable
- Fully configured Shopify store on a custom EXYTZ theme, mobile-optimized
- 25,000+ title catalog in 54 smart collections with SEO descriptions
- BooksCloud integration, pre-connected
- 3 AI brand curators with complete visual prompt assets and style anchors
- EXYTZ Workflows guides for low-cost AI video and images
- Brand Masterplan PDF, written for ReadRidge after purchase
- Refund & Shipping policies aligned with the supplier’s terms
- Logo prompts for the logo and favicon
- 1-on-1 onboarding — a live 1-hour Zoom walkthrough
Fine print — terms summary
This is a digital business asset (domain, Shopify store, catalog and supplier connection, plus AI brand curator content where listed), delivered electronically. No physical items are shipped as part of this sale. Available only to buyers located in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the UK, purchasing for business/commercial purposes. Full payment is required before transfer begins. The domain is transferred to your Namecheap account and the store to your Shopify account; the account names/emails must match the paying buyer. Transfer completes within 24–48 hours after we receive complete, matching account details, provided there are no third-party platform holds.
The asset is sold as-is. We do not guarantee any level of income, sales or profit. BooksCloud is an independent third party: we do not guarantee it will continue to sell these products, keep the same pricing or shipping terms, or keep working with you after purchase. Once transfer is complete, the sale is final, except for rights that cannot be excluded under mandatory law in your country.
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ReadRidge.com$1,447 · transfer 24–48h
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Before you buy
We’d rather answer it now than have you wonder later.
No script, no funnel — direct answers from the team behind every transfer.
Ask in live chatWhat exactly am I buying?
A complete, ready-to-run business — not a template or a course. The domain, Shopify storefront, product catalog, supplier integration and brand assets (including the AI personas where listed) are built and included. You get the keys, not a to-do list.
Is the business already making money?
No — and we won’t tell you it is. What you’re buying is fully built and ready to operate. The growth from here is yours to run. We do not guarantee any level of income, sales or profit.
How long does the transfer take?
24–48 hours after we receive complete, matching account details. The domain moves to your Namecheap account and the store to your Shopify account, provided there are no third-party platform holds.
Do I need experience running a store?
No. Every purchase includes a live 1-on-1 onboarding call where we walk you through the store, the catalog, the supplier and the AI workflow.
Are there ongoing costs after I buy?
Yes, modest ones: the Shopify plan (from $39/month, or $29/month billed annually), any paid apps, and domain renewal (~$12–15/year). You pay the supplier only when a customer orders. Each asset page lists its own overhead.
Are the AI personas real people?
No. They are AI-generated brand personas created with EXYTZ Workflows, and we disclose that clearly. The products they present are real and sold in the store. You receive the prompt assets to create new content.
Who can buy?
Buyers located in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom, purchasing for business or commercial purposes. Full payment is required before transfer begins.
What if something goes wrong with the transfer?
The handover is done in full — domain, store and catalog — with no partial transfers. Once transfer is complete the sale is final, except for rights that cannot be excluded under mandatory law in your country. See our Terms of Sale & Transfer.
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