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Andy Gowins

Born in 1969, R. “Andy” Gowins grew up in the small town of Possum Trot, Kentucky. He graduated from the Western Kentucky University (Kentucky) in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts and then again in 1992 with a Master of Public Administration. After graduating with his M.P.A. he spent several years working in corporate America before graduating from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (2002) and his Doctor of Education (2006). 

He has been a disciple of the Lord Jesus since the summer of 1978 when he gave his life to Christ at a Vacation Bible School. He accepted his call to ministry while attending W.K.U. in the spring of 1990 and has been in vocational ministry ever since.

He now lives in Hartford, Kentucky with his wife Debbie who is an elementary school teacher. He has two adult children. The greatest honor and privilege he has besides his relationship with the Lord, is his call to be a husband, a father, and most recently a GPaw. After his personal relationship with God his family takes priority. 

He currently serves as the co-pastor of East Hartford Baptist Church (Hartford, Kentucky), as well as an Associate Professor for Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia) in their School of Divinity’s on-line program. Published works include Prove Thyself a Man: Encouraging Your Son to be a Man of Character; he was a contributor to Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words; as well as various reviews for the Christian Education Journal and The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.

When he is not working, he enjoys backpacking, camping, cheering on his beloved Vanderbilt Commodores, Tennessee Titans, and/or Nashville Predators.

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Two years in LaGrange!  Come Celebrate With Us Saturday October 18!

Stop in, say hello and help us celebrate—We’ll have complimentary snacks for you to enjoy while you browse the store.  Every guest will be entered into drawing for door prizes!

October 19 @ 4 PM

Writer’s Workshop with Eric at our Shepherdsville Location

This event is open to all who are interested in writing; from amateur to professional, you'll find benefit in this workshop.

Ghost Hunting at the Ballard House 

Spend an Unforgettable Night at the Haunted Bookstore October 18 and again on October 25, 7:00 PM - 11:55 PM @ our LaGrange location

Prepare yourself for a spine-tingling evening of supernatural exploration!  While we host not one, but two ghost hunting events in honor of this being October!

The Ballard House in LaGrange transforms into the ultimate destination for ghost seekers and thrill enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal investigator or simply curious about the unknown, this is your invitation to connect with the restless spirits that call the Haunted Bookstore home.

$30 per person, pay when you arrive.  

Please RSVP 502-716-1739

October 24 @ 5 PM  Join us for the First Annual Witch’s Night Out in historic LaGrange, KY!

Embrace your inner witch and enjoy an enchanting evening filled with shopping, entertainment, and magical fun on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Begin your night early by stopping by the bookstore anytime from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. (The bookstore will be open from 11 AM till 6 PM.) Take your time to browse through our shelves and discover your next great read. We love having you visit!

After your bookstore adventure, head up Main Street, and make your way to the pavilion. The main event starts at 5:00 PM.

The pavilion will be bustling with a variety of local vendors offering unique goods, crafts, and treats. Whether you’re searching for something spooky or simply unique, you’re sure to find a treasure.

At 6:30 PM, don’t miss the mesmerizing Witch’s Dance parade. Watch as witches dance their way up Main Street all the way to the pavilion—a magical sight you won’t want to miss!

Cap off the evening with live music starting at 7:00 PM. Stick around, mingle, and soak up the festive atmosphere.

Cap off the evening with live music starting at 7:00 PM. Stick around, mingle, and soak up the festive atmosphere.

Book Launch, Book Signing with Phil Stephens October 25, from noon till 5 PM @ our LaGrange Location

Join us in helping Phil Stephens celebrate the launch of his newest book, “Flight 583”

In September of 1969 one of the most tragic crashes in U.S. aviation history occurred. A single engine Piper Cherokee inadvertently flew into the tail section of a DC9 commercial airliner, Allegheny Flight 853, in the skies over Indiana. There were no survivors as eighty-four souls lost their lives that fateful day. Both planes fell into a soybean field from an altitude of 2,500 feet. There are scores of stories detailing the tragedy, however there are few that address the paranormal component of it. The soybean field is listed as one of the most haunted locations in Indiana. There were so many casualties that none of the local morgues could handle the influx of bodies. As a result, a temporary morgue was set up in an old warehouse in a town close to the crash site. This is the story of those restless souls that are believed to still inhabit that area.

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Our Shepherdsville location will be closed on Friday, October 24, 2025.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  Our doors will be open @ 11 AM Saturday, October 25 as usual.