We visited here on a Friday afternoon and it was my first time to learn of this store. It made me…read moremiss Hawley Cooke that used to be in Louisville, but this place is spectacular with all that it offers. Books, unique gift items, upscale clothing, etc. Just too much to mention. We really enjoyed wandering around the store and purchased a few eclectic and interesting items. Would love to return when in the area again.

The bi-annual VIP event was held last night. Instead of the usual strolling wait staff with trays…read moreof bites, there was a buffet of food inside Bronte's Bistro in front of a roaring fire A nice array of selections. The quiche was especially good as well as the shrimp tacos. The cookies were, oh my, delicious. A small musical combo played soft music. Lots of sales and specials on books. A very nice event. 57

Driving around noticed this spot on the ONE day they're closed . Went back a few days later and got…read moreto look around. Wide variety of topics and lots of older unique books!! There was also a room which was clearly the "rare" books all enclosed in glass, so if you're looking for that sort of thing, this would be a good stop. Gentleman inside was very nice and chatted a bit about their book selection, gave me a solid price on one of their unpriced new arrivals.

Excellent bibliophile bookstore. Nicely laid out with specialty rooms to explore or rare, unique…read morebooks. Paradise for book lovers.

Most amazing bookstore in Lexington!!! John is friendly and knowledgeable. He has a great selection…read moreof Kentuckiana and, surprisingly, Floridian books. Highly recommend!!!

Wow! This is a book lovers paradise! I love a bookstore that's inside a cute old house. The…read morestaircase creaked as I walked to the second level and it made me giddy. There are so many cool old looking books here. There is some fun artwork laying around in various spots as well. This is the kind of place that you kind of have to know what you're looking for or you can feel a little overwhelmed. The gentleman behind the counter immediately offered assistance if needed. If you are a book addict like me, take the time to stop in. You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely wonderful little book shop. Plenty of seating, lots of good books to choose from, very…read morecomfortable and just fantastic. Can't say enough good thing about this place.

For those who love books, this bookstore loves you back. Excellent selection and service, with…read morenooks and seating for you to relax and page through some potential purchases. If you need something they don't have, they will cheerfully help you find it. If you are more a fan of experience than efficiency, this is much more pleasant than a trip to Amazon.

Record Store Day brought me to Half Price Books this past weekend, mainly because it coincided with…read moreselling all the books/games/music I Spring-cleaned/decluttered out of our house. We really lucked out as I found multiple records in my wish list, and my punk-rock teen found some rare finds with Green Day and Panic at the Disco (both of those were higher priced than I would have liked). I love the staff here - they are all quirky, friendly, and always willing to help you find something. Great trip this week!

Terrible Place to Sell Books - Avoid!…read more If you're thinking about selling books to Half Price Books, DON'T waste your time! They offer insultingly low payouts, no matter the quality or value of your books. I recently brought in several thick, high-quality books and was given barely anything for them. The pricing process is completely opaque, with no explanation of how they determine value. To make things worse, customer service is awful. The employees seem uninterested and dismissive, acting as if they're doing you a favor by taking your books off your hands. There's no negotiation, no respect for sellers, and no reason to bring your books here unless you want to be ripped off. Save yourself the frustration--sell elsewhere or donate your books to people who will actually appreciate them!

Absolutely wonderful space and cause! A non-profit that promotes education and literacy by…read moresending books to partners around the world. Good selection and excellent prices. The space is bright and open with a kind, thoughtful staff. You won't necessarily find exactly what you are looking for but you are very likely to find something even better. And we all know, you can't have too many books. Worth a trip as well as a return visit!

You probably won't find a better deal on books in Lexington! The bells and whistles aren't much to…read morebrag about, so you if you're into big comfy chairs and a café, this is not the place for you, but the books are plentiful and the price is right. The location is slightly off the beaten path, but we find it worth our time to head over this way every couple of weeks to see if we can find any treasures - - and we usually do! The children's section is pretty extensive and the history section is also very good.

For a fun indoor family date on a sweltering day straight out of Hades, this Barnes and Noble…read moredelivers all the fun! Arctic AC, delish eats and drinks, books, games, and more fun Nick-nacks to explore. I can't guarantee asl cheap date, but always well worth a visit.

Great selection of books and magazines, wished they kept their cds and dvd selection . Employees…read moreare friendly and helpful. I don't have them order books for me anymore due to a issue I had with them. I prefer to order it myself if I have too. Books range in prices but. They do have a nice selection on sale/ value books.

Absolutely fantastic eclectic gift shop. Should be able to find something for anybody (including…read moreyourself) in here in the vast mix of items they have. Everything was well organized, reasonably priced, and just so much fun. The selection is honeslty a bit difficult to describe but truly contained such a variety of items, from specialty origami papers to fun matchboxes, decor, and various trinkets. One thing that stood out though was their incredible boom selection. The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and would likely return, not only for gifts but to get myself a few items.

Sqecial Media is a popular store located right off U.K. campus. They have so many cool things:…read morebooks, jewelry, incense, coffee mugs, cards, tapestries, candles, etc. Due to COVID, they have extensive guidelines. First, you must call to set up an appointment to shop. The store is small so they only allow a certain amount of people inside. They have different hours as well. Upon entering, they require a face mask and hand sanitizer before browsing the store. The location is literally right off campus. Parking can be annoying in this area. There is street parking in front or a small parking lot behind the store. Keep this in mind when visiting. There are a couple of other businesses located in the same building: a Korean restaurant (delicious) and a music store downstairs. If you're looking for a fun and unique store, definitely visit!

You are definitely going to find what you are looking for. This book store is clean, very…read moreorganized, and staff friendly. You can also sell back any books you have during business hours. Those of you looking for discounted books in brand new or great shape this is your place. They also have a lot of stationary, vintage items, and more!

Absolutely incredible customer service & product knowledge from staff, best customer service…read moreassistance I've ever received & the prices are unbeatable, I got 14 movies for $55.

**April 2025: Monday Afternoon Visit**…read more I was visiting the campus during my Spring Break and wanted to commemorate the visit with some Wildcat gear. This bookstore is pretty massive and has all types of sweatshirts and merch to proudly rep the campus. There were items for mens, women, kids, babies, alumnis' and some for specific departments like nursing, business, etc. It's also has a Starbucks and all the course books for students. I don't recall a changing room, but there were at least 2 floor length mirrors if you wanted to see what the merch looked like on. I ended up buyng a long sleeve basketball shirt to proudly wear for my high school's college wear Wednesdays. There's $2 an hour for parking in the visitor parking lot (right next door) and a big UK sign at the front. During my visit I saw quick a few students take graduation photos there. This store definitely has the widest selection of UK gear that I saw in the area.

A great store for UK gear! Do not expect good sale prices, expect to spend between $75-$100 per…read moreclothing item and about $39 for t-shirts. Nicer selection of clothing than Fan Outfitters however!