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How to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

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Joseph-Beth Booksellers has a wide selection of books to flip through. | Photo by LEXtoday

This Saturday, April 27 is Independent Bookstore Day, and Lexington booksellers are ready to celebrate all things literature. Support your neighborhood bookstore at these shops:

Black Swan Books, 505 E. Maxwell St.
This Woodland neighborhood book shop has been a champion of all things Kentuckiana and literature for over 30 years.

Glover’s Bookery, 862 S. Broadway
Explore over 80,000 volumes of books ranging from equestrian education to Kentucky history.

Half Price Books | 2321 Sir Barton Way + 127 W. Tiverton Way
While not technically independent, this family-owned shop offers both new + used books, plus vinyl records and more.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers | 161 Lexington Green Cir.
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy free coffee + lemonade, a chance to win free books, children’s story hours, and more.

sQecial Media | 371 S. Limestone, Ste. 220
If you’re looking for anything metaphysical, spiritual, Charles Dickens, or cookbooks, sQecial Media has you covered.

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