Massive mega-space for books, a terrific restaurant, the Bronte (after the writers? Likely!) and…read morelots of gift shop items of local interest. It feels like being in MACY's or some such store, only its focus is on books and the arts. The emphasis is on new, modern books vs used and classics, but they have a huge selection in many categories and even a massive magazine section. An absolutely lovely bookstore.

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

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

Absolutely incredible book shop and I am so glad I found it. I love these sort of used bookstores,…read morechock full of anything and everything. Literally floor to ceiling, every room in what appeared to be an old converted house, was packed with books of all genres while maintaining a clean and well organized environment. While I was just browsing, I'm sure they had anything you may desire. From standard used books they also had more collectible editions, great for not only adding to your own but also gifting. There was even some seating available in some of the rooms so one could even take a little break from perusing. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, able to navigate the vast collection with ease. Books were all priced fairly as well. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

So wonderful that we have this resource in our library! Selection changes all of the time which…read moremakes the successful hunt even more fun. Super cheap prices. Clean, well-organized space. Friendly, helpful staff. Excellent place to donate books and all to support a fabulous cause. Be on the lookout for their annual sales!

This is a great place to pick up good used books. The prices are very reasonable, and all of the…read moreproceeds from the sales go towards supporting the public library. Like any used book store, you never know what you will find. Most of the books are obtained through donations, and some are from discarded library books. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. I have asked them to be on the lookout for a couple of authors or books. Some they have found, while some have been shelved by other staff. All in all, they do a great job. They are very friendly. There are a massive amount of 50 cent paperback novels. It's located in the basement of the Main Street Public Library.

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.

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.

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.

From the owner: The International Book Project promotes literacy by sending more than 200,000 books annually to…read moreschools and community organizations throughout the developing world and right here in Kentucky. To help support our mission, 100% of the proceeds from our used bookstore are used to defray shipping costs to our international partners. All used books are between $1 and $5 and we get new inventory every day.

Stepping into this Barnes & Noble feels like traveling back to a simpler time--when bookstores in…read moremalls were the place to be, and the biggest distraction was a magazine rack, not TikTok. The smell of fresh books, the quiet hum of people actually reading, and a surprisingly large section of Manga--what more could you ask for? It's a rare gem in a world of endless scrolling, and honestly, I forgot how good it feels to hold a book before buying it. So if you're feeling nostalgic (or just need a place to hide from impulse-shopping at Abercrombie and Fitch), this is the spot. Long live the mall bookstore! ***The store associate did not get my jokes, but she was super helpful and pleasant! Being 40 suddenly feels OLD!

Me and my family always come here whenever we're in the Lexington area, and it's great. I would…read moreassume 75-90 percent of my books come from this one store. I always look at the History section which hosts a wider selection, which is where I got my History of Communism and Lighthouse of Stalingrad books (Both great books). Based on what I could scrape together online seems reasonably priced too.

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!

**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!