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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Lexington

Independent Bookstore Day is your chance to turn the page on your next adventure while supporting local businesses and authors.

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

Tomorrow, April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day, the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things literature in the Horse Capital of the World. Support these local Lexington bookstores:

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

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

Half Price Books
While not technically independent, this family-owned shop offers both new + used books, plus vinyl records and more.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Enter for hourly gift card drawings + your chance to win free books for a year. Plus, members earn double points on all purchases.

sQecial Media
If you’re looking for, well, anything, sQecial probably has it. From the metaphysical and spiritual to classics and cookbooks, this LEX literary icon has you covered.

Not sure what you’re looking for? Peruse our list of books by Lexington literary luminaries.

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