Escape The Cold This Winter With A Book

Indie Author of the Week!

Henry Sipes

From childhood dreams under starry skies to a distinguished career in engineering and astronomy outreach, Henry Sipes has dedicated his life to exploring the wonders of our universe. Henry’s fascination with space began early, leading him to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Purdue University. His commitment to sharing knowledge blossomed as he conducted astronomy programs for the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other groups since 1990.

In 2006, Henry was appointed a volunteer park astronomer at Otter Creek Park Observatory near Fort Knox, where he was honored as a Kentucky Colonel for his outstanding contributions. He continued inspiring others as a park astronomer for South Harrison Park, Indiana, serving for nearly a decade. Henry’s passion extended beyond local parks—he also served as a NASA Solar System Ambassador and earned a Master of Science in Astronomy from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia.

Professionally, Henry has spent the past 25 years as a packaging engineer with a privately held, $1 billion global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions, designing products that reach into the aerospace industry and beyond.

Away from the lab and observatory, Henry enjoys life with his family on a scenic 25-acre tree farm, where he cultivates cedars, hardwoods, chickens, and honeybees. An avid hiker and backpacker, Henry has traversed trails across Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arizona, and Maine, embracing the beauty of nature wherever he goes.

Henry Sipes stands as a shining example of lifelong learning, community service, and stewardship of both earth and sky.

Ink Happens Signing event with Author Rachel Enriquez, January 17, from noon till 4 PM, at our LaGrange location

Rachel Enriquez is a former tech professional turned literary fantasy author driven by a lifelong passion for immersive storytelling and imaginative world-building. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, she lives with her husband and their two sons. When not writing, Rachel enjoys creating visual art, diving into a great book or game, and spending time with her family. Her work explores identity, human connection, and the consequences of power, blending layered plots, emotionally resonant characters, and elements of the fantastic.

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Join Us for The Draft Room: Writers’ Group & Critique on January 18, at 3 PM in our Shepherdsville location

Mark Your Calendar—We meet the third Sunday of each month!

Are you passionate about writing or looking to sharpen your skills with the support of a welcoming community? We invite you to join us for The Draft Room (Writers’ Group and Critique)—a recurring event designed for writers of all levels, from amateurs just starting out to seasoned professionals.

All writers are welcome! Whether you’re putting pen to paper for the first time or you’ve published multiple works, you’ll find a supportive environment and constructive feedback in our workshop. Come prepared to share, listen, and engage with fellow writers.

Don’t miss this chance to kick off the new year with inspiration and community! We look forward to seeing you at our Shepherdsville location on January 18, at 3 PM.

Meet Stephen Zimmer at our Shepherdsville location during an Ink Happens  Signing Event - January 31, from noon till 4 PM. He will also be introducing his newest two novels.

Stephen Zimmer is an award-winning author, editor, podcaster, and publisher based out of Lexington, Kentucky.  A writer in several genres of speculative fiction, Stephen currently has 33 books in print.  The editor-in-chief of Seventh Star Press, a small press with multiple imprints, Stephen founded and co-directs The Imaginarium Convention, a 12th year annual convention held in Louisville, Kentucky for writers and storytellers of all genres. 

Stephen is also the co-host of the weekly Star Chamber Show live podcast, hosted on PodBean.

He is an active member of the Bluegrass Writers Coalition, the Kentucky State Poetry Society, and the Chicago Writers Association!

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The Tea House in our LaGrange Location is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM - 4 PM.

The Tea House will be closed the last 2 weeks of January.

These hours are different from our bookstore hours.  

Stop in and visit.  

We are now operating under a new “winter schedule”, in effect  January and February.

This schedule does not affect The Tea House hours.

LaGrange hours:

• Sunday: 12-3

• Monday: Closed

• Tuesday-Thursday: 11-4

• Friday-Saturday: 11-5

Shepherdsville hours:

• Sunday: 12-3

• Monday-Tuesday: Closed

• Wednesday-Thursday: 11-4

• Friday-Saturday: 11-5

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Other News

Beginning February 7, we will be hosting a Holistic Fair the first Saturday of each Month. Please stay tuned for this and other exciting events!

What types of events would you like to see us host in 2026?  Please email Velena@ftgub.com with your recommendations or talk to our cashier when you are in either store!  We’d love to hear your ideas.

Beginning March 15, The Reading Room Book Club will meet at 1 PM (both locations).  More information will be included in our newsletter in the next few editions.