We're On a Mission... And You're Part of It
We're on a mission to open a brick and mortar bookstore and creative community space right here in central Kentucky, but we can't do it without your support. Here are some ways you can support us and what that support actually means.
This is more than a bookshop– more than a passion project. It's an investment in our community.
By supporting Howdy Curiosity, you're investing in building creative community spaces right here in Kentucky.
Your Support Does More Than You Know
When you support Howdy Curiosity, you also support...
Opening a Brick and Mortar Location
We've started out online-only so that we can keep operating costs low, but that has always just been our starting point. We are actively setting aside money and adjusting our revenue targets so that we can create a welcoming space with shelves of books, stacks of stationery, and community gathering space right here in central Kentucky.
Creating High-Paying Jobs
Being a new business, Howdy L.L.C.'s owner is the only full-time employee and is supported by a remarkable team of contractors, freelancers, and volunteers. As our bookshop and community scale, we will create high-paying, local jobs that directly benefit our community.
Helping us Redefine what it Means to Be a Bookstore in 2024
Books are powerful. They can be transformative. That's why we want to be so much more than a place people purchase paperbacks. We want to be an incubator for new ideas, new businesses, new technologies– a new chapter in the history of what it means to be a bookstore.
So, you want to be our hero?
How to Support Howdy Curiosity
Supporting us is simple – and you've got options!
Become a Community Member
As a Sustaining Member of the Howdy Curiosity Community, you help us maintain operations while getting
- Priority book club registration and a 25% discount on all book clubs.
- Early newsletter access.
- 10% discount on all bookstore purchases.
Shop at our Bookstore
It couldn't be more simple! We ship books all over the United States. And if you don't see a book you're looking for or want a book recommendation, all you have to do is ask– even if it's fiction or another genre we don't include in our inventory! Chances are, with our partner distributors and publishers, we can find the right book and ship it directly to you at no additional costs.
Follow us on Social Media
When you follow us on social media, you make it easier for others to follow us as well. Plus, it's completely free!
Spread the Word
When you see content you like from us, share it! Have friends who like to buy books? Let them know we're a small indie bookstore! Invite people to follow our social media, subscribe to our newsletter, or join our community. Talking about Howdy Curiosity is genuinely the best way you can help us.