THE BOOKSTORE
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Largest Used Bookstore in South Central Kentucky


111 Water Street, Horse Cave, KY

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Open 7 AM - 5 PM CT, Monday - Saturday
270.786.3084

The Bookstore Is Located Within A Unique Cultural District

Established in 1994 by owners Ann and Jerry Matera and Tom Chaney, The Bookstore is the largest independently owned bookstore in South Central Kentucky and among the largest in the state.  It is located in historic downtown Horse Cave, one of the first communities in the state certified by the Kentucky Arts Council as a Cultural District. 

The Bookstore has an inventory of over 50,000 books and carries both new and used books -  hardcover and paperback – of various genres including fiction, mysteries, romance, thrillers, biographies, young adult, children, general history, Kentucky history, local authors and more.  If you can't stop in, shop our online store at ​Alibris Book Service. 


Each morning, The Bookstore also hosts the downtown philosophical association. As Tom likes to say, "It is open to anyone with the price of a cup of coffee (or not) where matters of great import are wallowed around and where facts are ever reshaped into a good story and truth is constantly being expanded and refined.”

A group of people playing banjos and guitars at a jam session

Jammin' on the Porch

On Thursdays,  The Bookstore is host to "Jammin' on the Porch." Bring your instrument and join in or come by and enjoy the music. Everyone is welcome.  From 6 to 9 PM, CT. 
Sign showing Cell Phone Tour Stop #12

Cell Phone Tour

The City of Horse Cave has plenty of interesting stories to share on its Cell ​Phone Tour that includes 18 stops throughout the downtown area.  
Shows a display of stalactites in the American Cave Museum

​Hidden River Cave

Look down into the mouth of Hidden River Cave from the city sidewalks above. You can ZIP, RAPPEL, WALK across the world's longest underground swinging bridge, plus TOUR a museum filled with exhibits showcasing the history and geology of caves.  
Video and Photo Credits: Horse Cave/Hart County Tourist Commission
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