The only thing better than buying a new book: supporting a local bookstore with your purchase. That’s the sentiment behind Independent Bookstore Day, an annual observance that takes place Saturday, April 25 this year. If you want to partake in the fun, book it to these Louisville stores that are joining this year’s festivities.
Bonus: All these stores are participating in the ongoing Read for the Roses, which lasts until Sunday, May 3. Pick up a passport at any location, get it stamped at the others, and enter to win a grand prize.
Carmichael’s Bookstore
This indie store’s tale begins in 1978, and it’s been helping Louisville readers find their new favorite books ever since. The two main locations (Bardstown Road + Frankfort Avenue) will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a hidden golden ticket worth 12 audiobook credits on Libro.FM.
This store has been serving LOU since 1978.
Photo via @indybookgirls
Foxing Books
This South End shop is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with a lofty goal: doubling its sales on that day for the fourth year in a row.
Nook & Nowhere
Head to this store to find a new book, and stick around to read it in the cafe where you can order coffee drinks, wine, or cocktails. To celebrate the occasion, the store is offering drink deals and bonus rewards on purchases. Plus, drop off used books for resale and get a free book for every 10 you drop off.
Butcher Cabin Books
Carve out some time to visit Louisville’s horror-themed bookstore and browse a frightening selection of books. The store will have book releases, exclusive merch, and author signings to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day.
A Novel Romance
If you’re a fan of romance novels, this Jeffersontown bookstore is your perfect match. It has shelves full of books organized by subgenres that will fill your heart, or break it, and there’s more to love for the indie celebration — you can hunt for a golden ticket worth 12 credits on Libro.FM, pick up a boba + bouquet bundle, and enter to win a raffle.
Set and Setting
This small bookstore in Portland will feature giveaways + prizes for Indie Bookstore Day. If you can’t make it day-of, check out their online store.
Byway Books
This small shop + poetry community space is open just once a week: Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. Check out their other events, including poetry workshops and open mics.
