From the Ground Up Books and Resources

06/13/2026

✂ Please, join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Pinkies Out Tea Parlor located in From the Ground Up Books!

👉 "Pinkies Out Tea Parlor, located inside La Grange’s historic Ballard House, welcomes guests every day for tea and fresh-baked scones with no reservation required. For a fuller experience, the three-tiered afternoon tea is available by reservation and perfect for celebrating just about anything."

⬇ Click here to register ⬇
https://members.oldhamcountychamber.com/events/details/ribbon-cutting-pinkies-out-tea-parlor-6595?calendarMonth=2026-06-01

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

If you own a dog, love a dog, or lived with a dog, you should read this series. The Sound and the Furry is an entertaining mystery based in Louisiana that plot involves a shrimp heist, a family feud, drug dealers, and an oil drilling company’s perfidy. If you are looking for a fun mystery with an adorable crime fighting duo this one's for you! Pick up a copy in our Shepherdsville location today!

06/11/2026

A Promise of Power is a fantasy novel that hooks. The talented author Rachel Enriquez developed three amazing female protagonists and threw them into a world of violence that keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you are looking for a book full of ancient kingdoms, warlords, and magic this would be a perfect new read for you! Pick up a copy in either of our location today!

06/11/2026

PenCrafters is back and better than ever! For 8 weeks you could get the opportunity to learn from professionals within the writing and publishing world and strengthen your skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. The meetings are Mondays at 7PM over Zoom and topics range from development to post publication support!

Our first mentor spotlight is our very own Lynn Tincher, who during our first week will be teaching writers how to establish the foundation of their story through idea exploration, character development, and early discovery work.

You can sign up for this amazing educational opportunity with the link provided below:
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06/11/2026

Psst. Guess what??? We won BEST BOOKSTORE IN KENTUCKY by Guide to Kentucky! I can’t thank you enough for all your support! You all mean the world to us. And if it wasn’t for all of you and everyone on my team, this wouldn’t have been possible. My peeps are the true face of the stores and I adore them. Thanks so much you for all you do! I love each and every one of you.

View winners for the Shopping & Services category in the 2026 Best of Kentucky awards. Best of Kentucky highlights the top local businesses as voted by you. See which businesses in the Shopping & Services category took home the coveted Best of Kentucky title!

06/11/2026

Yes, afternoon tea is available at Pinkies Out Tea Parlor inside From the Ground Up Books. Reservations are open for both La Grange and Shepherdsville.

Pinkiesoutteaparlor.com

06/10/2026

The Book Woman's Daughter is an entertaining historical fiction by bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson whose storytelling envelops readers in the Kentucky mountains, creating a vivid sense of place and history, while exploring themes of determination, hope, and the transformative power of literature. You can pick up this amazing read in our Shepherdsville location today!