The Rosewater is a used bookstore that is ran by volunteers and supports the south end community…read morewith their sales. We were greeted right away by a volunteer working to organize and check-in donated books. One side of the renovated house holds fiction and another holds non-fiction. Upstairs is a kids area, restroom, and closets full of paperbacks. A few tables and the closets offered 3 or 2 books for $1. Quite a deal when you are like me, not searching for a particular book, just looking for an interesting story. In the front room near the register you can find vintage and collectible books as well as new arrivals. I also appreciated that coffee and tea were made for those that wanted to sit and stay awhile. Tell your friends about the Rosewater - I'm sure it's a hidden store. I've been incredibly close to it (across from the Streatery) and had no idea! Because it is a used bookstore, you can't guarantee they have what you're looking for, but the thrill is in finding what you didn't know you needed. Street parking is fairly easy to find. Near food and coffee shops.

a wonderful and affordable bookstore! I came for Indie Bookstore Day and i appreciate the wide…read moreselection here. All books are under the flat price of $5 for paperbacks and $7 for hardcovers with some books that are in their sales closets for even cheaper. They also have a great kids selection. This place is also nonprofit and run by volunteers!

This small shop has a heart so big i don't think it fits. The owner is incredibly kind, anything…read moreyou can't find in store, they are happy to order for you. The prices are super reasonable and the selection includes the highlights of most genres. They host multiple free events such as a book club, writing salons, and book swaps. This is no where near my home but 100% worth the drive.

I really wnjoy this little bookshop. I came here on one of their book & craft swap nights, and had…read morea wonderful time. I try and only buy 2nd hand books, and they had a wonderful selection here! My only complaint is this location sucks. Genuinly the area around here is all old rail roads and industry, then you come to a building with some murals and this store is inside there. I love how its in the west side of town, but like I never come here because there is literally nothing else in that area, and honestly I wouldn't go there when its dark. Really loved the staff here, I chatted with a woman and she was an absolute delight to just chit chat with! Ill come back for other events if I can, and buy more books!

I just discovered this place a few weeks ago and I love this bookstore. They have a nice selection…read moreof books and CDs, along with gifts and cards and such. Very nice ladies that run the store and they are very helpful.

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.

My favorite place in Louisville, been there for decades and that's part of what makes it so…read morespecial. Great value and selection. Has games, books, dvds / blu-rays, CDs, records, and more.

This is a fun spot to look for used books and music. I got super lucky a few times with titles I…read morewanted and the prices are so affordable. Good variety and friendly staff. Parking is like on the street or within the neighborhoods.

Fun find! I wish I'd actually come back to browse the shelves again. This shop is geared towards…read morewomen and especially targeted for those of us that appreciate our independent spirit. Home decor, clothing, jewelry, accessories, crystals, books, and more. Splurge on yourself or buy a gift. Their website is great too - I viewed it the day I visited and several of their items are featured. Value is a bit of a splurge but items felt quality enough and will make you smile, which is worth something. Service was easy to find at the back desk and an artist was on exhibit at the front.

Great shop in the heart of downtown!…read more There is a nice variety of gifts or great finds for yourself. The lines skew feminine, full of independent attitude, and a bit witchy. There are lots of items in all price ranges from stickers and crystals to independent artist-made goods that are unique, colorful, and really interesting. There was even a tarot card reader during our visit! The staff was friendly!

I love this place and the darling neighborhood its in. Really cute horror bookshop with great decor…read moreand little knick knacks and strong community presence. I wish I lived locally because I'd be here all the time, joining the bookclubs and just soaking up the cool atmosphere. But! They do ship, so next time I'm looking for a spooky read, I'm going to look to Butcher Cabin Books to fulfill that order. :)

I'm a little late to the arrival of this awesome bookstore but I'm so happy I finally visited! This…read morestore is everything a horror enthusiast could want; it has the name, the atmosphere, and it's full of horror books!

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!