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Parnassus Books has been a literary haven in Louisville's Crescent Hill neighborhood since 2013, offering serious readers a cozy Frankfort Avenue retreat focused on literary fiction, poetry, and independent press titles. The store's intimate space is packed with carefully chosen titles that prioritize literary quality, and the staff's knowledge of contemporary literature is exceptional. The poetry section is one of the strongest in Kentucky, and the indie press collection introduces readers to voices they would never find in a chain bookstore. The cafe provides the perfect atmosphere for extended browsing, and the store's events programming brings a steady stream of poets and literary fiction writers to this charming corridor.
Parnassus Books has been a literary haven in Louisville's Crescent Hill neighborhood since 2013, offering serious readers a cozy Frankfort Avenue retreat focused on literary fiction, poetry, and independent press titles. The store's intimate space is packed with carefully chosen titles that prioritize literary quality, and the staff's knowledge of contemporary literature is exceptional. The poetry section is one of the strongest in Kentucky, and the indie press collection introduces readers to voices they would never find in a chain bookstore. The cafe provides the perfect atmosphere for extended browsing, and the store's events programming brings a steady stream of poets and literary fiction writers to this charming corridor. Located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2013, making it 13 years of championing books and readers.
Poetry readings, indie press author events, creative writing workshops, literary fiction book clubs, and Louisville literary community gatherings.
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