Joseph-Beth Booksellers always has a dedicated section of Kentucky-based books. | 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.
Asked
Asked
Who is your favorite Lexington author?
A. Crystal Wilkinson B. Frank X Walker C. Gwenda Bond D. Robert Kirkman
Spring Kids Night | 5:30-8 p.m. | Candy Mountain Music | $40 | Drop off your kids ages 5-12 for a fun filled night of crafts, games, and imaginative play.
Moving Day Lexington | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lexington Christian Academy | Free | Get moving during this day celebrating physical activity and raising awareness for Parkinson’s resources.
Bourbon Tasting | 3-4 p.m. | Granddam | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the creation process, quality + taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
Sunday, April 27
Coldstream Derby 5K | 3 p.m. | Coldstream Park | $38+ | Dress in your Derby-themed best + support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with an afternoon filled with movement and music — kiddos will run the Little Foal Furlong.
Monday, April 28
Chris Isaak | 7:30 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $68+ | Recently given the Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance by the Americana Honors, this singer’s career spans four decades with 13 critically acclaimed studio albums + 12 chart-topping singles.
The Haley House, a domestic violence shelter named after a 14-year-old boy who died by suicide, is coming to Georgetown this August. The only shelter of its kind in Scott County, it will be able to provide housing to about 20 domestic violence survivors. (LEX18)
Civic
Safely dispose of scrap paper and outdated documents tomorrow, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city’s annual paper shred event. Participation in this environmentally friendly event is free to Lexington residents.
Number
12,000. That’s how many foals are born in Kentucky each year. Celebrate birthing season at Winter Quarter Farm, home of Zenyatta, the first mare to win the Breeder’s Cup Classic. (FOX56)
Active
Registration is open for Lexington’s Ride 5 Bike Month Challenge. Ride your bike five times in May to hit your fitness goals and earn a chance to win prizes.
Eat
Just in time for Derby weekend, grab a pint of Crank & Boom’s Chocolate Bourbon Pie ice cream. Act fast, pre-orders of this seasonal delight end today.
If you’re not able to make it out to Independent Book Store Day tomorrow, check your library for copies of these perfect porch reads from Lexington authors.
Answered
Answered
Which one of these can you NOT compost?
42.1% correctly answered animal bones — the rest of you were stumped by:
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