Foxing Books

06/09/2026

Kentuckiana Zine Fest
Saturday June 13th 12-5PM

This will be the 5th annual Kentuckiana Zine Festival but Foxing's first! We are so excited to be participating this year with Hey Buddy!

We will also have a selection of books about zines to encourage others looking to create their own. Come by to check out all the participants and stock up on zines and inspiration.

Hey Buddy!

We have been working for quite some time with our friend Shelby Rodeffer (Finer Signs) (https://www.finersigns.com/) to bring you this little publication. Hey Buddy! is printed on a single sheet of paper with two sides of articles, fortune telling, and trivia. You can pick one up at Foxing Books, Set & Setting (https://www.setandsettingshop.com/) , Violet Moon (https://www.violetmoonlou.com/) , The Louisville Tool Library (https://www.louisvilletoollibrary.com/) , Werkhaus Barber (https://www.werkhausbarbers.com/?location=L7YZECFRWV3DS) in Beechmont, and later this week you will be able to find them at the Highlands and St. Matthew of Green District (https://gdsalads.com/locations/) . If you would like to see copies in a small business near you, would like to advertise, sponsor, or subscribe, have a poem, micro essay, or flash fiction to submit, please email us at [email protected]

Subscribers will receive one copy per issue (four times a year) sent through the mail (probably with some special goodies) for $12 a year.
Sponsors/advertisers can have their logo printed for $12 per issue; additional fees for info beyond a logo such as address, website, and hours of operation.

Special thanks to our contributors:
Mick Sullivan
Sean Matthew Leary
Dawnshaeé Reid
Lou Allen

And our featured artist: Amy Talbot

Beechmont Update

We are getting so close to welcoming Beechmont Bakeshop (https://beechmont-bakehouse-502.square.site/supportus) into the building. The kitchen buildout is progressing every day and Beechmont needs to your help to purchase the last bit of equipment and close the gap. Check out their Support Us (https://beechmont-bakehouse-502.square.site/supportus) tab on their website and make sure to visit them on Saturdays at the South End Community Market.

Next Audiobook Walk: June 20th

In order to catch up with our walks, we've decided to do another audiobook walk this month. June 20th is the day after Juneteenth so points for reading a book by a Black author, and June is also PRIDE month so double points for reading a book by a Black LGBTQIA+ author.

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06/02/2026

Audiobook Walk June 6th

We've been in a serious cycle of rain. I get it, we needed it but it makes it difficult to schedule walks and market days. The 6th is looking hopeful! See everyone there.

A Readers Market 'Thank You'

Just wanted to thank everyone for coming to our 4th Readers Market! Each one of these events is different in its own little awesome way but you all really came out for this one. We appreciate seeing all of our regulars as well as all the many new faces out there. If you missed this one, our next Readers Market is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th. Check our website in the coming week for the next application for vendors.

Hey Buddy!

We have been working for quite some time with our friend Shelby Rodeffer (Finer Signs) (https://www.finersigns.com/) to bring you this little publication. Hey Buddy! is printed on a single sheet of paper with two sides of articles, fortune telling, and trivia. You can pick one up at Foxing Books, Set & Setting (https://www.setandsettingshop.com/) , Violet Moon (https://www.violetmoonlou.com/) , and The Louisville Tool Library (https://www.louisvilletoollibrary.com/) . If you would like to see copies in a small business near you, would like to advertise, sponsor, or subscribe, have a poem, micro essay, or flash fiction to submit, please email us at [email protected]

Subscribers will receive one copy per issue (four times a year) sent through the mail (probably with some special goodies) for $12 a year.
Sponsors/advertisers can have their logo printed for $12 per issue; additional fees for info beyond a logo such as address, website, or hours of operation.

Special thanks to our contributors:
Mick Sullivan
Sean Matthew Leary
Dawnshaeé Reid
Lou Allen

And our featured artist: Amy Talbot

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05/26/2026

Our 4th Readers Market is this SATURDAY!

We have several new vendors and plenty of regulars coming back. There will be several booksellers, editors, small presses, and handmade bookish accessories.

DJ Ayomi (https://www.instagram.com/djayomi/) will be back setting the right vibe for the day, and Taquería Águila (https://www.instagram.com/taqueria.aguila/) will be serving food with us for the first time. Young Authors Greenhouse (https://www.instagram.com/youngauthorsgreenhouse/) will also have "writing hours" in their space on the 2nd floor during the market, so don't forget your notebook and plan for a full day of writing and reading.

Find some of our new and returning vendors below and make plans to come see us on May 30th from 12-4PM.

Meredith Makes
Woodlands Crochet
Cover Boy Binding
Typewriter Party
Louisville Free Public Library
Decode Project
Spicy Goose
Company 12
Psychic Lou Allen
You're No Rock and Roll Fun
BookNerdFam
Sharp Creations
Third Place Books
Bookish Bonds Company
Fateful Creations
The Itis Drop
Meraki Merchant
Good Girl Books
AGS Wordsmiths
Taqueria Aguila
Mishael Austin Witty, Editor & Story Coach
Vision Speak Consulting
Roselynn Hill Winery
Honey Tree Publishing
Set&Setting Bookstore

If you have little ones and want to make it a day full of bookish fun, we recommend stopping by waterfront park for Louisville Free Public Library's Summer Reading Kickoff (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYMjCHMjlwa/?img_index=1) from 10AM-1PM.

Audiobook Walk June 6th

We've been in a serious cycle of rain. I get it, we needed it but it makes it difficult to schedule walks and market days. We have plans to try again for June 6th. Mark your calendar and hope for a dry morning.

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05/19/2026

It is time to start getting hyped about our 4th Readers Market!

We have several new vendors and plenty of regulars coming back. There will be several booksellers, editors, small presses, and handmade bookish accessories. Find some of our new and returning vendors below and make plans to come see us on May 30th.

Meredith Makes
Woodlands Crochet
Cover Boy Binding
Typewriter Party
Louisville Free Public Library
Decode Project
Spicy Goose
Company 12
Psychic Lou Allen
You're No Rock and Roll Fun
BookNerdFam
Sharp Creations
Third Place Books
Bookish Bonds Company
Fateful Creations
The Itis Drop
Meraki Merchant
Good Girl Books
AGS Wordsmiths
Taqueria Aguila
Mishael Austin Witty, Editor & Story Coach
Vision Speak Consulting
Roselynn Hill Winery
Honey Tree Publishing
Set&Setting Bookstore

If you have little ones and want to make it a day full of bookish fun, we recommend stopping by waterfront park for Louisville Free Public Library's Summer Reading Kickoff (https://www.instagram.com/p/DYMjCHMjlwa/?img_index=1) from 10AM-1PM.

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05/15/2026

Sorry, everyone but the rain chances are too high for Saturday morning for our audiobook club AND the market. We tend to go forward with outdoor events if the rain chances are 30% or below but right now they are quite a bit higher. We plan to reschedule for June 6th, stay tuned for details.

Our new bookstore hours starting this Saturday will be from 11-6PM

SUNDAY
Local author J.H. Markert will be signing books with us on May 17th from 12-3PM at Foxing Books. There will be copies of his new release, DIG as well as some additional titles available for purchase at the event. Come get your books signed and chat (a form of talking) with the author.

J.H. Markert

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05/12/2026

Ok, so more of an author signing event than an author talk but it rhymed and here we are.

SATURDAY
Our monthly audiobook walk is this Saturday at Iroquois Park. Meet us by the playground/splash pad at 9:30AM to walk the loop, listen to books, and be with friends. This week we'll meet back at the Foxing Books book truck that will be set up at the first South End Community Market (https://www.instagram.com/southendcommunitymarket/) of the season. Come shop books, food, and all the vendors. If you are looking for Beechmont Bakeshop (https://beechmont-bakehouse-502.square.site/) this week, they will also be at the market.

Our new bookstore hours starting this Saturday will be from 11-6PM

SUNDAY
Local author J.H. Markert will be signing books with us on May 17th from 12-3PM at Foxing Books. There will be copies of his new release, DIG as well as some additional titles available for purchase at the event. Come get your books signed and chat (a form of talking) with the author.

Audiobook Club/Walk

J.H. Markert

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05/09/2026

is here this morning and they’ve already got a line! Come say Hi

05/08/2026

Hey! Here’s a May event I forgot to post about: Our monthly audiobook walk! Next Saturday at 9:30. This will be the first day of the Come early to snag a snack for yourself. Meet at 9:30AM by the stairs/playground; we’ll be hanging at the market with the ole book truck after.

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05/05/2026

May Events Calendar

I did not think there would be a month more full than April, but here comes May trying to compete (typical May). Check the schedule above, refer to our social media, and bookmark our events page (https://www.foxingbooks.com/events) . Everything you need to know will be in these places. Still have questions? Send us an email at [email protected]

Beechmont Bakehouse

This is the LAST Saturday before the South End Community Market (https://www.facebook.com/southendcommunitymarket/) begins at Iroquois Park which means that it is the LAST Saturday Beechmont will be with us as a pop-up before they are officially open at Foxing Books. Place your bread and pastry orders (https://beechmont-bakehouse-502.square.site/order-online) , check out their menu below, and come say hi.

Catch Beechmont Bakehouse at Iroquois Park beginning May 16th.

Audiobook Club/Walk

I wrote a paragraph here and then it got deleted so this will be brief. Excited to see you all at the next audiobook walk. This will be the first day of the South End Community Market. Come early to save a snack for yourself. Meet at 9:30AM by the stairs; hanging at the market with the ole book truck after. Paragraph complete.

J.H. Markert

Local author J.H. Markert will be signing books with us on May 17th from 12-3PM at Foxing Books. There will be copies of his new release, Dig, as well as some additional titles available for purchase at the event. Come get your books signed and chat with the author.

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05/05/2026

will be at Foxing Books Sunday, May 17th signing books and chatting with readers. His new book, DIG, will be available as well as several other titles. Comes get your book signed and meet the author.