Bolin Books

06/18/2026

We love vintage mass markets! These small books have some of the most beautifully illustrated covers, and so many of them are classic stories. Here are some of our favorites in the collection.

06/17/2026

Here’s our front desk before/after 44 months later! Our chandelier’s not the only thing that’s changed in our lobby. The first desk was two chairs and a butcher block counter top from Lowe’s. Our current setup is…a bit more involved. More updates en route!

06/16/2026

What a difference almost four years makes! Before/After of our lobby transformation featuring our newly relocated chandelier. Many more updates on the way!

06/14/2026

Apologies to Dwight Yokum! Want your own accidental bookmarks? Check out our grab bags with free shipping - link in bio!

06/13/2026

Installing our new lobby chandelier was a family affair. Thanks to Whitney’s parents for helping us get a very large fixture very high up last night. This chandelier was in our home when we bought it eight years ago, but the minute we stepped inside the building that became Bolin Books we knew it would be a perfect fit for the lobby. It looks like it was made for the space.

06/12/2026

We’re here if you need an escape, a moment of calm, or a place to explore.

06/11/2026

Our official position as an indie bookstore on the use of generative AI in advertising

06/10/2026

We’ve got more amazing new arrivals than we have room to show them off! Stop by and browse them in person Tuesday through Sunday.

06/09/2026

Welcome to our Adopt-a-Rock restock! Come for cute tiny rock guys, stay for increasingly groan-worthy bookish rock pun names.

06/08/2026

Top comment we get from first-time visitors: “It’s so much bigger inside than I expected!” Bookstores are all about the journey of discovering a hidden treasure, and that’s exactly what we want you to experience at Bolin Books. Five rooms of books, thirty different genres, used, new, and rare inventory in a historic 1890s building just off Murray’s Court Square. Make us part of your summer plans!

An indie bookstore with a family focus in Downtown Murray, KY. Used, New, Vintage, and Rare books - open Tuesday through Sunday.