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Set & Setting is a teeny tiny bookstore located in Louisville, KY. We sell a curated selection of new & used titles focused primarily on general, literary, and non- fiction.
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Cindy Butor
December 2025
Set and Setting is a really fun, enjoyable shop with a wonderfully curated collection. They always have just the book I didn't know I needed, and I really enjoy their little extras -- stickers, zine kits, bookmarks, etc. The people there are also super helpful and kind. I can't recommend enough!
Sophia Palermo
January 2026
I really wnjoy this little bookshop. I came here on one of their book & craft swap nights, and had a 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!
Kirsten S
December 2025
I loved my visit! Kaylee gave me some wonderful advice on a good pick from the tightly edited selection of books AND I got a present for my dad AND they had coffee. Really great spot for community and reading.
Corie Brangers
June 2025
Set & Setting has such a diverse collection of books and goodies, it's like she curated the shopping experience specifically for me; it's hard not to want to pack up the entire shop and take it home! I also love how involved the shop owner is with our community and supporting fellow local businesses!! I checked out the shop while I was attending a show at ArtPortal and was very impressed with how much cool stuff can fit inside such a teeny tiny space :) Excited to stop by again!
Sophia
April 2025
Set & Setting is truly one of Louisville’s most delightful bookstores. You can tell the owner takes great care in designing the layout of the store and making the environment comforting for any type of reader. Although the store is smaller than most, you will not regret looking through a bookstore where the owner’s creativity, personality, and drive shine through every shelf and all the decorations set out. There is just nothing more fulfilling than being able to support a bookstore solely run by someone so dedicated to providing reading to anyone, especially within such a unique and diverse community like Louisville.
