Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Beautiful and full book/gift shop! We spent hours in there browsing everywhere. Nice bistro as well. Good prices, lots of genres, and lots of places to sit which is great. There’s also a baby changing station in the restroom. Love this place and will be back!

Joseph-Beth is a fantastic local bookstore, and Lexington is lucky to have it. Nobody does a better job supporting local readers and writers. The booksellers are the best, and the location itself is visually stunning. It's connected with a cafe and coffee shop with scenic views of a pond! Check it out!

Always a great evening when I get to have dinner and go to Joseph Beth Booksellers after. I grew up as a kid with my dad taking me to my hometown’s Barnes and Noble after we would eat out on a friday night. This is giving me all those fuzzy memories and more. (I have my own money now and can buy coffee too!) I LOVE that they bring local Kentucky authors in to speak and sign books. I have so many personalized, hardcover copies from authors whom I adore and was able to speak to and shake hands with. (Hello Silas House!) I’m so grateful for their creative events as well. Seemingly a very creative team behind this book selling institution.

This is hands down one of the best bookstores I’ve ever visited. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but you definitely get your money’s worth. I love the cozy stands, the little café, and the overall decor. You can even sit by the fire and enjoy a good book. The kids’ section downstairs is fantastic too. It’s definitely a must-see! I also love the collection of autographed books—they’re such a unique find. And the spicy labels in the romance section? Perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their reading, offering a peek into how intense the books are before committing.