Saturday, April 25 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.

Fireside Reads Bookshop
Technically just over the Fayette County line in Nicholasville, this charming indie is located inside Luna’s Coffee, Wine, and Butterfly Cafe.

Friends Book Cellar
Located in the basement of the Lexington Public Library’s Central Branch, this treasure trove of used books is offering Friends of the Public Library members 40 percent off on Saturday.

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.

International Book Project Bookstore
This bookstore on Delaware Ave. has hardcovers for $5 and paperbacks for $3. The donations support its mission of promoting literacy and shipping books around the globe.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Enter for 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.

Wildlings
This adorable bookshop is mostly for kids and teens, though it also has some books for adults. You can find it inside Wilson’s Grocery in Kenwick.

Or, take a road trip and visit any of the stops on the Bluegrass Bookstore Crawl.

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