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Poor Richard's Books has been serving Kentucky's capital city since 1980, offering a selection that reflects Frankfort's unique position as the seat of state government and a repository of Commonwealth heritage. The Kentucky history section is unparalleled, featuring rare volumes, maps, and documents that chronicle the state's fascinating past. The political science collection draws state legislators and policy staff who work nearby, and the biography section is rich with Kentucky and American figures. The store occupies a historic downtown building on Broadway, and its rare books room contains Kentucky first editions and early Commonwealth imprints that make collectors' hearts race.
Poor Richard's Books has been serving Kentucky's capital city since 1980, offering a selection that reflects Frankfort's unique position as the seat of state government and a repository of Commonwealth heritage. The Kentucky history section is unparalleled, featuring rare volumes, maps, and documents that chronicle the state's fascinating past. The political science collection draws state legislators and policy staff who work nearby, and the biography section is rich with Kentucky and American figures. The store occupies a historic downtown building on Broadway, and its rare books room contains Kentucky first editions and early Commonwealth imprints that make collectors' hearts race. Located in the heart of Frankfort, Kentucky, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 1980, making it 46 years of championing books and readers.
Kentucky history lectures, legislative session author events, rare book showcases, Commonwealth history tours, and Kentucky Book Fair partnerships.
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