Sept. 6 is Read a Book Day, but we think every day should be!
In addition to many marvelous libraries, Kansas City is also home to several charming bookshops.
For more than 40 years, Rainy Day Books (2706 W. 53rd St., Fairway, 913.384.3126, RainyDayBooks.com) has been the neighborhood bookstore for all ages, instilling a love of reading in the community. The cozy shop is ideal for scouring shelves for the perfect new book to enjoy.
In Downtown Lee’s Summit, KD’s Books (241 SE Main St., Lee’s Summit, 816.525.1366) is a locally owned bookshop specializing in children’s volumes. We love the quaint shop’s atmosphere and the staff’s helpfulness-they’re always ready to guide your family to the perfect book to enjoy together.
On 39th Street, Prospero’s Books (1800 W. 39th St., Kansas City, Mo, ProsperosBookstore.com) is a three-story paradise for book-lovers. They offer books in every genre, and their staff of bibliophiles are the experts to recommend the perfect read for any customer.
A veritable celebration of all our favorite childhood books, The Rabbit hOle (919 E. 14th Ave., North Kansas City, RabbithOleKC.org) is Kansas City’s newest museum, paying homage to beloved books through whimsical exhibits that captivate the imagination. Additionally, the museum houses an impressive children’s bookstore, which you may visit even without exploring the museum. The shop features the most beautifully inspired children’s books of the ages.