Poor Richard's Books
Poor Richard's Books
233 Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
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Welcome to Poor Richard's Books, across from the state's beautiful Old Capitol, home of thousands of books selected under the watchful eyes of Richard & Lizz Taylor and a proud independent bookseller. Richard is a former Poet Laureate of Kentucky and professor of English & Humanities at Kentucky State University. Lizz mans the floor, as well as serves with Downtown Frankfort, the local Main Street Program. Poor Richard's specializes in Kentucky titles, and also has an attic full of bibliophilic treasures awaiting their rightful home. You can listen to Kentucky music, savor one of our tempting scones and ease into your reprieve from the hectic world with an iced or hot latte. We have been supporting reading and community in Frankfort for over 30 years. You are sure to find what you need to complete your Kentucky collection.

Let the celebration begin!  
February 12th marks the beginning of a year long celebration of Abe Lincoln honoring the 200th anniversary of his birth. And of course, that event happened in a small town in Kentucky, so Hodgenville is all abuzz as are we in Frankfort. Try reading some of these titles: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin House of Abraham by Stephen Berry Manhunt by James L. Swanson (Read More!)

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Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America. (Read More!)

Girls in Trucks Girls in Trucks
by Crouch, Katie
This first novel by Katie Crouch turns the high-fallutin' notions of Southern debutante culture on its ear with a dark and frankly sexual tale of awakening. A page-turner by every account, Girls in Trucks blends steamy scenes and heartbreak with an infectious, dreamlike prose, to deliver a graceful work of literature--not to be read while wearing white lace gloves!--Kevin Hunsanger, Green Apple Books (San Francisco, CA)


May 30th First Summer Concert

We had a wonderful evening in May with "Stir Fry" featuring Joanna Hay & Jeff Ellis & the latest poetry of Michael Moran & Jonathan Greene. But now it's Summer Concert time & they begin Friday, May 30th. Join us on the lawn of the Old Capitol. Great music, delicious food (try those Coffeetree ribs)& wonderful friends. See you there! (Read More!)




Quote of the Day

"Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered."

- W. H. Auden
The Dyer's Hand
From The Quotable Book Lover (Lyons Press)


Frankfort Cemetery: The Westminster Abbey of Kentucky

Even though recent storms have wreaked havoc with trees, our dedicated local historians have focused their efforts on documenting the beauty, as well as the famous and not-so-famous residents of the Frankfort Cemetery, including Daniel Boone as well as canine residents. Historic images are included along with Gene Burch's beautiful seasonal photographs. Sample photos are included at the Frankfort Heritage Press web-site. http://www.frankforthp.com/ (Read More!)




Author Birthday

Daphne DuMaurier was born today in 1907.


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