Bookstore Power When people ask me what I do, I usually laugh. How do you sum up bookstores, writing, coaching, ghost stories, and Pixie...

Indie Author of the Week! Kayla Davenport Kayla Davenport has been an avid reader and writer her whole life. She'll consume almost any...

Just two hours from Louisville lies one of Kentucky's most haunted destinations: Land Between the Lakes. This 170,000-acre recreation area isn't just a nature paradise—it's a supernatural hotbed where entire communities were relocated in the 1960s, leaving behind spirits who refuse to move on. From phantom hitchhikers on The Trace to ghostly figures at the 1850s Working Farm, LBL offers some of the most compelling paranormal experiences in the region. Ready to explore Kentuck

Indie Author of the Week! Leah Pugh Growing up surrounded by storytellers and books, Leah developed a love of reading at an early age....

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Introducing Pixie Drops — tiny tales, big magic! We’re so excited to launch our first ever collectible story cards, packed with short, enc

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If you have ever dreamed about writing a book, need help getting unstuck, or want to polish your work before sharing it with the world, Lynn

Looking for your next great read? You will find it at From the Ground Up Books, La Grange’s premier independent bookstore, tucked inside...

Welcome to our new blog series, A Woman’s Home is Her Castle —a heartfelt tribute to the fierce, brilliant, and boundary-breaking women...

Haley Mings Hi, I’m Haley—and welcome to Haley Unbound! I’m your resident bookworm here at From the Ground Up Books, and I’ve officially...

Order of Midnight Look, we all know bookstores are magical. But what if I told you there’s a secret society hiding inside From the Ground...

Hold onto your bookmarks, bookworms—Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller Verity is officially headed to Hollywood. Yes, that Verity....

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Spring is upon us, and with it comes a bouquet of literary adventures at From the Ground Up Books! Whether you're a foodie, a midnight reade

From the Ground Up Books  isn’t your ordinary bookstore. This warm, inviting indie shop has two unique locations in Kentucky – one...

Have you ever found yourself staring at your bookshelf, convinced you have nothing to read, despite the teetering stacks of books...

Big News! Sample Sunday, Membership Launch & More! Hey there, book lovers! 📚 This week is BIG. We’re talking new events, exclusive...

"If you’re cold, read a book. If you’re sad, read a book. If you’re procrastinating, read ten books." Hey, book adventurers! We’ve got a...

Ever pick up a book, read the first paragraph, and immediately know you’re in for a wild ride? That’s the power of a strong opening....