READ FOR THE ROSES AND GLOBAL BOOK CRAWL
- Information VOICE_TRIBUNE
- Apr 15
- 1 min read
Press Release
Independent Bookstores in Greater Louisville Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with 'Read for the Roses' and ‘Global Book Crawl’
Independent bookstores in the Greater Louisville area are coming together for a two-week celebration in honor of Independent Bookstore Day, which will be held on Saturday, April 25th. This special event, dubbed Read for the Roses, will feature local favorites, including Carmichael’s Bookstores, Carmichael’s Kids, Foxing Books, A Novel Romance, Butcher Cabin Books, Set & Setting, The Rosewater, Nook & Nowhere, and Byway Books.
From April 20th to May 3rd, customers are invited to pick up a special Read for the Roses passport at any participating bookstore. By visiting these stores, customers will earn a stamp for each stop, with each visit providing one entry toward the grand prize. The grand prize includes a $25 gift card to each participating store, along with other exciting prizes. To qualify, participants must fill out a form after their visits and provide proof of participation.
In addition to celebrating Independent Bookstore Day, the participating bookstores will also be joining in the Global Book Crawl from April 20th to 26th. This worldwide event celebrates independent bookshops and the vibrant communities of book lovers who support them. As part of the Global Book Crawl, bookstore patrons are encouraged to visit their local independent bookstores and engage in a global celebration of reading and community.
Follow Read for the Roses on Instagram!