Support Us Button Widget
Business  Small Business

How to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

This one’s a page turner.

April 22, 2024 • 
Aayat Ali, Dylan Aycock
lex-book-store-joseph-beth

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.

More from LEXtoday
Two houses in downtown Lexington, one pink and one blue. It is snowing and there are a few inches of accumulation on the ground.
Beating winter storm Blair’s snowy blues
Updates on city services and safety tips as winter storm Blair continues
January 6, 2025
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
The inside of the library, with an orange couch, stairs to the second floor, and multiple shelves with books.
Education
Snow day saviors from Lexington Public Library
Lexington Public Library offers a wide range of mobile apps designed to help students and readers make it through the snowiest of days
January 6, 2025
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
The exterior of the former courthouse with the city's sign in front on a snowy day in January 2025.
City
Get prepared for Kentucky weather with Be Ready, Lexington
Lexington’s emergency management website features every resource needed to stay prepared for severe and unpredictable weather.
January 5, 2025
 · 
Aayat Ali
A black and white photo of Vine Street in Lexington, KY
City
Local Government 101: Meet the City Council
Get familiar with how Lexington, KY’s local government and city council work, and explore your role as an engaged citizen.
January 3, 2025
 · 
Molly Thompson
A catered table with trays of Cajun food, including chicken piquant and black beans + corn, bread, and rice.
Live
Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 3, 2025
 · 
Staff
A view of the Lexington skyline as the sun sets.
Live
Lexingtonian 101: our guide to becoming a Lexington resident
Becoming a new Lexingtonian is easy with our LEX 101 guide.
January 2, 2025
 · 
Staff
The Square in downtown Lexington at night with cars driving fast.
25 questions for 2025
We want to hear from readers — what 25 questions do you have for LEXtoday to answer in the new year?
December 19, 2024
 · 
Samuel Collins Hicks
A child paints a canvas hanging on a wall.
Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 18, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
Three Lexingtonians walk down a brick sidewalk in front of a bright blue house, flying the LGBTQ+ equality flag.
Bloomberg blesses Lexington with spot on 25 best places list
The exclusive list from the business news giant puts Lexington among the world’s best places including San Diego, Rome, and Bangkok
December 17, 2024
Distance shot of the Old Fayette County Court House
Real Estate
Lexington’s Richardsonian Romanesque history
This architectural style gained popularity in the late 1800s but can still be seen at many of Lexington’s landmarks and homes.
December 16, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil