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It was a rainy day
Passing the front.
Thanks Rainy Day Books for hosting this great time to meet my favorite blogger and cookbook author!
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Drawing for prizes with Deb in the center and the owner of Rainy Day Books on the left.
Books I bought
Rainy Day Books Used & Rare Bookstore ·$$

Rainy Day Books is Kansas City's Community Bookseller and the oldest Independent Bookstore in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Since 1975, Rainy Day Books has been more than just a bookstore. We are a gathering place for all lovers of literature, a catalyst for positive change in our community, and an advocate of literacy. Rainy Day Books is a full-service bookstore. We put all of our care, expertise and energy into curating a selection of books unique to our store and community. Our booksellers are the best in the country and take pride in putting the right books in the right hands. We currently hold a variety of book clubs and host hundreds of author events annually, fostering a sense of connection and shared love for literature. Each year, we welcome a diverse array of authors to Kansas City, from debut novelists destined for greatness to prize-winners, bestsellers, and the biggest names in the news. We value books, our community, and each other. Come visit us soon!

Website: rainydaybooks.com

Phone: (913) 384-3126

Cross Streets: Between Norwood St and Shawnee Mission Pkwy

Closed now

  • Fri 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

2706 W 53rd St Fairway, KS 66205 ·823.46 mi

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Reviews

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Charley B. 05/10/26

Rainy Day Books is kind of the best of both worlds - a book lover's paradise staffed by book worms. It's a cozy space, but it's jampacked with books from all subjects. If you can't find what...

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Natalie L. 10/07/26

I cannot get over how adorable this place is! It's so well set up and has wonderful organization related to genre. I definitely got lost in there looking at all the different genres. The workers...

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Tresca L. 10/31/26

Best bookstore in Kansas City, hands down. Barb is wonderfully kind and was so helpful!

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Erin W. 07/19/26

Indie bookstores are the best. This one being the oldest in KC, just celebrating 50 years is absolutely amazing. They have amazing author events either in their shop or the Unity Temple on the...

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Erin G. 01/11/26

If you haven't been to Rainy Day Books, and you've passed by at any point, you're really missing out! Every time I go into the shop, even if I think I know exactly what I want, every staff member...

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