Bethany L.
11/1/2025
What a fantastic indie bookstore! I'm so glad my friend group made a point to stop here while we were in town for a long weekend. They have a great selection of books - from different genres, to...
Carmichael's Bookstore
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1295 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204
Carmichael's Bookstore, located in Louisville, KY, is renowned as the city's oldest independent bookstore. It offers a carefully curated selection of books spanning various genres, including fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, staff picks, and autographed editions for both adults and children.
In addition to books, Carmichael's Bookstore also features a range of unique gifts such as gift cards, locally-focused items, socks, games, mugs, puzzles, and other fun gifts. The bookstore actively engages with the community through events, including author readings, book club meetings, and special story times, fostering a vibrant literary culture in the area.
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5.082 reviews
Melanie B.
10/11/2025
We stopped in this fun bookstore and spent a while in there! It's super cute and they have a lot of other things - not just books! I could have spent a few hours poking around in there, but...
Kesha B.
11/20/2024
What a charming locally owned bookstore. Carmichael's was located across the street from my hotel and naturally as a reader I had to stumble in. Walking in were shelves on shelves of books...
Gwendolyn W.
10/17/2025
Fabulous book store! Cute little nooks, tall shelves, and a whole room of beautiful gift items. Friendly staff ready to talk about their favorite books. Loved stopping by on our visit to Louisville!
Rich C.
12/23/2024
Love private bookstores. This is really a great place to browse as they have so many choices. The staff was helpful as I always like to find books from local authors when I travel. They found me...
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