Why I Opened The Kentucky Bookstore
Some people collect postcards when they travel. I collect stories and somehow, most of mine led me right here to Kentucky.
I wasn’t born in this state, but I’ve come to love it like home. The people, the small towns, the pride, there’s something special about Kentucky that stays with you. For years, I poured that love into my first passion: baking. Most folks around here know me from Tastefully Delicious, where the ovens start before sunrise and the smell of cinnamon rolls sneaks out the door before I’ve even had my cup of hot tea.
But somewhere along the way, I started listening to audiobooks while I baked and it completely changed my world. One story led to another, and before long, I was falling in love with the voices of Kentucky: the authors, the history, the humor, and the heart. I realized our state is full of incredible storytellers who deserve to be read, shared, and celebrated.
So that’s how The Kentucky Bookstore was born, right inside my little shop on Main Street in Lawrenceburg. It’s a cozy corner where you’ll find books by Kentucky authors and stories set in this beautiful state, each one handpicked to remind us why these hills, towns, and people matter.
Whether you’re a lifelong Kentuckian or discovering it for the first time like I once did, I hope you’ll find a story that makes you fall in love with this place the way I did, one page at a time.
— Gail, Baker & Bookstore Owner
126 South Main – Lawrenceburg, KY
Inside Tastefully Delicious
Tue–Sat 10–6