This B & N is great! Very spacious, nice and quiet (minus my kids' voices of excitement) in a…read moregreat location. Swung by to renew my membership and get the kiddos some Kumon workbooks and whatever they wanted. I only encountered two staff members, the lady at the counter who renewed my membership and another lady in the Starbucks area (BTW, they don't have my beloved lemon pound cake, but you should try their red velvet cheesecake or the oreo stack...both of which aren't as sweet as they look "perhaps I should book a dental appt w/ all these sweets I've had this week alone") both of which were very friendly. I'm rambling...to make a long story short....this is the place you'd want to be on a cold Fall or Winter night! I don't have to tell you to go see it for yourself because I'm sure you will.

Good to have a bookstore in town. Sunday close is at 7, not as listed on website. I wanted a book,…read moreit's here, and I'm taking it home to read.

Unfortunately, this bookstore is closed forever. It has…read morebeen a landmark and popular gathering place. It will be missed. Tom, be well. Thank you for the memories.

Really wasn't sure what to expect when going into a place that is so vaguely named The Bookstore…read more... ok, well maybe we had a bit of an idea. Horse Cave, KY is a surprising little destination on our trip to Mammoth Caves and we were delighted with our finds while visiting this little town. Most everything is located in a pretty small quadrant, so you can make your rounds to all the different shopping locations pretty easily. This book store was surprisingly big, and had something from every genre. Prices are reasonable and they even have some items that would be considered more collectable and had prices that acknowledged that. Staff was really nice and helpful and they had some really great prices. We would stop in here again if we made our way back to Horse Cave.

VERY interesting place! Yes, it is run out of the owners house, but you would swear he sleeps on…read morebooks! They are wall to wall, first editions, etc. It's not your typical bookstore with a rack for popular sci-fI, or fantasy, he has complete rooms dedicated to history, arts, self-help, etc. but they are mostly old. The smell of old books permeates the entire house. It's a beautiful thing. Go spend an hour looking at historic Louisville books, (I found a courier journal cookbook from the mid eighties here!) or go upstairs to peruse a wall of art! It's a fantastic place!

From the owner: Buying and Selling Used and Rare Books--Specializing in History, Military, Kentucky, Art & Art…read moreHistory, Philosophy & Religion, Genealogy, Poetry, Fine Leatherbound, Antiquarian, Signed and Collectible, Documents, Posters and Ephemera

I stopped in recently for a few packets of Pokémon cards and while I enjoyed my experience at the…read morestore over all , I found the pushy sales pitch to join the membership progrum to be off putting . When I declined , I was questioned in an almost hostile tone as to why I would not be joining . I will likely shop elsewhere .

Great spot to find new picks, lacks a good discount section. Huge location with good variety of…read morebooks and genres, magazines, and gifts. Great location and huge parking lot for easy access.

Spalding H. referred to this place as quaint, and that's really the best way to refer to it. Their…read morebooks are cover-priced, meaning it's about as expensive as it gets; their selection for anything other than local-interest is horrible; and they are hounding for customers with their candy offerings. If you need books concerning local issues, it's all right; but for anything else, get it online.

A quaint bookstore in the heart of downtown Bardstown. A great selection of new releases and old…read morebooks, but most complete with books about Bardstown and the many religious institutions around Nelson County. They also have some wonderful candy!

Always a big fan of HPB!…read more Like the others I've been to, this location is well laid out, but with surprises mixed in. I liked looking at the antique and rare books by the entrance. And overall there is a nice selection. Unlike B&N and other big box stores, you might not find all books written by a particular author, but half the fun is coming upon treasures you weren't expecting. The staff were also helpful. I would definitely shop here again!

This place is my second favorite half priced books. This half priced books has a better selection…read moreof cookbooks than other half priced books and by that I mean, "If I am looking for a specific cookbook this half priced books is the TARDIS and it exists in this Half Priced Books." If I need a fiction book or a rare book for my collection of books I'll read once and never again then I have to go to the other HPB. I feel like the other HPB gives me more for my books than this one but I could wrong. I have no way of gauging that really. Time will tell.

I love reading, so 2nd and Charles is amazing to me. I like this location. I've never seen many…read moreworkers walking around the store, but any time I need help and seek assistance from the service desk, staff are more than willing to help. I love coming to the Penny-A-Page sale they have each year. I think they had two of these sales last year. The books here are normally in amazing condition and many books are priced well. I'll continue shopping here and recommend to others any time I'm able.

Insane selection size, so many books, vinyl, board games, etc. Items are decently priced as well!read more

I love the greatest escape because it brings you back to a childhood. It's one of those old-school…read morevibe type of comic book places and sometimes they don't always have a comic book that I want, but they sure have the energy that I need.

Being as I am a total nerd and lover of comics, video games, movies and music, I am always up for…read morechecking out shops that feature any or all of this type of merchandise. I was told by a friend of mine about Great Escape as a store in Louisville that I should certainly check out and well, after taking a trip recently, I absolutely agree. Great Escape is a store that might be a bit of a sensory overload for you if you're the kind of nerd like I am that also has a fine appreciation for vinyl as well as comics and even classic video games. Vintage shops are some of my favorite places to check out and Great Escape is now my go-to place for such items. Upon entering, you will immediately take a trip to wherever your nerdy imagination desires whether it be heading towards their insanely impressive collection of Star Wars toys or the amazing display of vintage vinyl records and music on a variety of other platforms. Great Escape also has a great selection of video games from just about any era of gaming from Atari all the way to the current generation of gaming which as a video game collector certainly was pleasing. The assortment of comics will keep you here flipping through them for hours as Great Escape has a number of classic stories that should please any comic book fan and what's even more impressive is the prices are extremely reasonable from discounts on graphic novels to a $.99 section of comics which provides a wide assortment that any fan, young or old, can appreciate. If you are looking for the place to shop for vintage comics, movies, music and more, look no further than the Great Escape as it will captivate you with the sheer amount of treasures you will find and even some you didn't know you wanted.

Exceeds my expectations of a bookstore. I came from out of town for a book event and Jack Harlow…read morewas paying for everyone's book. I was in line about 3 hours early for the event not expecting anything special, but Carmichaels booksellers SPOILED the line. They brought out umbrellas to block to hot sun for us sweating, had cold water bottles for everyone, and even brought a tray on chips and two options of queso/dip for us. This was all before I even got to experience the inside of the store. The team treated me life family-even better. The books selection is beautiful and they even have stickers, and more than you can imagine adding to your shopping bag such as custom match boxes and custom candles plus more! I could browse all day. The team helped my find books, gave personalized recommendations, and even helped me pick a souvenir, and were so comforting and welcoming while they helped. During the event they were also taking pictures so I could have memories to look back on forever, I didn't need to pull out my phone once. They have it all, the team shines. Beautiful humans with beautiful souls. Huge shoutout to Beth and Tajah for getting wonderful pictures of me that I will cherish forever. Sending hug! Love you Carmichaels! Shoutout Jack Harlow for putting me on. Much love, MB

Carmichael's is a local favorite and I continue to be impressed they've thrived in Louisville,…read morehaving 3 stores. The Highlands location is well known and for years I shopped there every time we waited to be seated at Ramsi's or wanted coffee from Heine Bros. The store offers a variety of books and every inch is packed with their picks; however, I enjoy following their social media pages to stay aware of their events. The website is also full of information, including new books and pre-sales. Carmichael's is an intimate setting of taking turns to see a shelf or corner of the store. That's part of its character. The staff are nearby and ready to help. Street parking. Shop local - buy gift cards.