Independent Bookstores in Kentucky
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Bookstores in Kentucky
- A Likely StoryMidwayA Likely Story is an independent bookstore in Midway, KY, owned by mother-daughter duo Ashlee and Annie Denington. Open…
- A Novel Romance LLCLouisvilleA Novel Romance LLC is Kentucky's first romance-only independent bookstore, located in Louisville, KY. Since 2023, this…
- Bag End BookstoreHendersonBag End Bookstore, located inside Corkscrew Curiosities in Henderson, Kentucky, is an independent shop offering new, us…
- Barnes & Noble CollegeLexingtonBarnes & Noble College operates the official University of Kentucky Bookstore in Lexington, KY. Located in the Gatton S…
- Birdies Books & BeansBentonBirdies Books & Beans in Benton, KY, is a cozy bookshop and coffee house located on the court square. This local haven…
- Birdwhistell BooksElizabethtownBirdwhistell Books in Elizabethtown, KY, is an independent bookstore established in 2023. Located downtown, the shop of…
- Black Swan BooksLexingtonBlack Swan Books in Lexington, KY, is a used and rare bookstore specializing in Kentuckiana, military history, equestri…
- Blacks BookshopArgilliteBlacks Bookshop in Argillite, Kentucky, is a country bookstore in the Appalachian foothills specializing in rare, out-o…
- Blue Marble BooksFort ThomasBlue Marble Books is a children's independent bookstore in Fort Thomas, KY. Founded in 1979 by Tina Moore, the shop pro…
- Blush & Bashful Romance BookshopHopkinsvilleBlush & Bashful Romance Bookshop in Hopkinsville, KY, is a specialized bookstore founded in 2024. The shop carries new…
- Bolin BooksMurrayBolin Books is a community bookstore in downtown Murray, Kentucky, owned by Wesley and Whitney Bolin. Established in 20…
- Butcher Cabin BooksLouisvilleButcher Cabin Books is a horror bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in new and used horror novels, rare boo…
- Carmichael's BookstoreLouisvilleCarmichael's Bookstore is a family-owned independent bookshop that has served Louisville, Kentucky, since 1978. With th…
- Carmichael's Bookstore in Crescent HillLouisvilleCarmichael's Bookstore in Crescent Hill is a family-owned independent bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in…
- CoffeeTree BooksMoreheadCoffeeTree Books is an independent bookstore in Morehead, KY, located in a former movie theater on Main Street. The sho…
- Conveyor Belt BooksCovingtonConveyor Belt Books in Covington, KY, is an independent bookstore specializing in a curated selection of eclectic used…
- Displaced PagesOwensboroDisplaced Pages is an independent book and record store in Owensboro, Kentucky, owned by siblings Virginia and Josh Har…
- Dragon Hall bookstorePetersburgDragon Hall Bookstore in Petersburg, KY, is a medieval-themed shop located within the Creation Museum. It offers a wide…
- Fabled ForestGeorgetownFabled Forest is an independent bookstore in Georgetown, KY, offering new and used books across all genres. The shop al…
- Foxing BookstoreLouisvilleFoxing Books is an independent bookstore located in the South End of Louisville, Kentucky. Originally a mobile book tru…
- From the Ground Up Books and Resources LLCShepherdsvilleFrom the Ground Up Books and Resources LLC in Shepherdsville, KY, is an award-winning bookstore offering new and used b…
- From the Ground Up Books and Resources LLC (La Grange)La GrangeFrom the Ground Up Books and Resources LLC in La Grange, KY, is an independent bookstore located in the historic Ballar…
- Good Girls BooksRichmondGood Girls Books is a mobile and online bookstore based in Richmond, KY, operated by Natasha DeHart. This bookish adven…
- Guestroom RecordsGuestroom Records is an independent record store in Louisville, KY, with locations on Frankfort Avenue and Bardstown Ro…
- Half Price BooksLouisvilleHalf Price Books in Louisville, KY, located at the Springhurst branch on Westport Road, features an extensive collectio…
- Half Price BooksLexingtonHalf Price Books in Lexington, KY, at Hamburg Pavilion, sells new and used books, music, movies, and collectibles. The…
- Half Price BooksLouisvilleHalf Price Books in Louisville, KY, located at 10220 Westport Rd, provides a large collection of secondhand books, movi…
- Hierophany & HedgeCovingtonHierophany & Hedge in Covington, KY, is a purveyor of fine eldritch goods and magical supplies. This brick-and-mortar s…
- Joseph-Beth BooksellersLexingtonJoseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY, is a community bookstore that offers author signings, storytimes, and the Bro…
- Main Street BooksMonticelloMain Street Books is a local independent bookstore in Monticello, Kentucky, located in a historic 1901 building. Opened…
- Mooncat Book CompanyMount SterlingMooncat Book Company is an online and pop-up used bookstore based in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Located at 26 South Mays…
- Morehead State University: A Barnes & Noble College BookstoreMoreheadMorehead State University: A Barnes & Noble College Bookstore in Morehead, KY, serves the campus community with textboo…
- Nadine West Book CompanyGlasgowNadine West Book Company is a family-owned independent bookstore in Glasgow, Kentucky. Named after founder Lynnette Bro…
- One More Chapter Bookstore LLCCave CityOne More Chapter Bookstore LLC is a locally owned independent bookstore in Cave City, KY. The shop curates a diverse se…
- Plaid Elephant BooksDanvillePlaid Elephant Books is an independent children's bookstore in Danville, Kentucky. Founded in 2021 by Kate Snyder, the…
- Poor Charlotte's BooksCovingtonPoor Charlotte's Books is a woman-owned romance-forward bookstore in Covington, KY, specializing in love stories across…
- Poor Richard's BooksFrankfortPoor Richard's Books in Frankfort, KY, is a locally owned bookstore located in the historic downtown area across from t…
- Poor Richard's BookstoreFrankfortPoor Richard's Books in Frankfort, Kentucky, is an independent bookstore located in a historic downtown building across…
- Read Spotted NewtHazardRead Spotted Newt is an independent bookstore and creative hub in Hazard, Kentucky. Founded in 2020, it specializes in…
- Roebling Books and CoffeeRoebling Books and Coffee is an independent bookstore and cafe with locations in Covington, Newport, and Dayton, Kentuc…
- Roebling Point BooksDaytonRoebling Point Books & Coffee in Dayton, KY, is an independent bookstore and cafe located at 301 6th Ave. Since 2010, t…
- Roebling Point Books & CoffeeCovingtonRoebling Point Books & Coffee in Covington, KY, has been bridging books, beans, and being since 2010. Located at 306 Gr…
- Roebling Point Books & CoffeeNewportRoebling Point Books & Coffee in Newport, KY, is an independent bookstore and cafe located at 601 Overton St. The shop…
- Rosewater BookstoreLouisvilleThe Rosewater is a volunteer-run used bookstore in Louisville, KY, that serves as a community resource hub. Partnered w…
- Schimmel's BookeryBowling GreenSchimmel's Bookery is an independent bookstore in Bowling Green, KY, established in 2025. This family-owned shop offers…
- Set & SettingLouisvilleSet & Setting is a queer and woman-owned bookstore in Louisville, Kentucky. Located at 1512 Portland Avenue, the shop o…
- sQecial MediaLexingtonsQecial Media is an independent bookstore and gift shop in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1972 near the University of…
- The Book & Bottle ShopHopkinsvilleThe Book & Bottle Shop in Hopkinsville, KY, is a welcoming bookstore and wine bar hybrid located in the heart of downto…
- The Bookstore at SouthernThe Bookstore at Southern is located on the campus of Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. As one of the largest…
- The Bookstore at The Berry CenterNew CastleLocated in a historic 200-year-old cabin in New Castle, KY, The Bookstore at The Berry Center carries Wendell Berry tit…
- The Cat's TalePrincetonThe Cat's Tale is a used bookstore in Princeton, KY, owned by Maggie Gammon. Located in a historic 1913 building, the s…
- The Double Veil BookshopLondonThe Double Veil Bookshop in London, KY, is an independent bookstore rooted in Appalachian heritage and Southern Gothic…
- The Hidden Chapter BookstoreFort ThomasThe Hidden Chapter Bookstore is a family-owned independent shop in Fort Thomas, KY, offering a curated selection of new…
- The Journey Christian BookstoreRichmondThe Journey Christian Bookstore in Richmond, KY, offers a variety of Bibles, books, movies, apparel, jewelry, and gifts…
- The Kentucky BookstoreLawrenceburgThe Kentucky Bookstore in Lawrenceburg, KY, is located inside Tastefully Delicious on South Main Street. The shop speci…
- The Next Chapter BookstoreCynthianaThe Next Chapter Bookstore in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a cozy independent shop offering new books for all ages. Located…
- Whimsy's BooksBereaWhimsy's Books in Berea, KY, is a local independent bookstore where reading, joy, and community are celebrated. Located…
- Wildlings BookshopLexingtonWildlings Bookshop in Lexington, KY, is an independent bookstore located inside Wilson's Grocery. The shop offers a cur…
- Wildlings BookshopWildlings Bookshop in Lexington, KY, is a cozy bookstore for kids and adults located inside Wilson's Grocery in the Ken…
- Word of God Bible & Gift StoreElizabethtownWord of God Bible & Gift Store is a locally owned and operated Christian bookstore in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The shop…