The 10 Best Bookstores in Kentucky — 2026

We compared all 234 bookstores in Kentucky on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Barnes & NobleLouisville

Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(502) 426-0255 Website View listing

#2 · Comic Book WorldLouisville Comics

Monday–Saturday 11am to 7pm, Sunday Noon to 5pm

(502) 964-5500 Website View listing

#3 · Half Price BooksLouisville Used

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(502) 491-4310 Website View listing

#4 · Joseph-Beth BooksellersLexington

Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm

(859) 273-2911 Website View listing

#5 · The Kentucky BookstoreLawrenceburg

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

(502) 604-8640 Website View listing

#6 · Black Swan BooksLexington

Mon–Sat 11am–5:30pm

(859) 252-7255 Website View listing

#7 · The Shire BookstoreEddyville Used

Mon-Thu 10:30am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-7pm

(254) 245-0439 Website View listing

#8 · A+ Comics & CollectiblesLexington Comics

Wed-Sat 11:30am-6:30pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

(859) 276-1118 Website View listing

#9 · Benedictus Book StoreLexington

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm

(859) 368-0584 Website View listing

#10 · Clobberin' ComicsShepherdsville Comics

Tue-Sun 11am-7pm

(270) 401-2028 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.