Donors have hopefully added more chapters to the 45year history of rainy day books in fairway, kansas. Apr 15, 2020 rainy day books has experienced a variety of ups and downs during its 45 years. For the best book buys, keep tuned for special sales and events. Apr 11, 2020 rainy day books is known all over the world for our gold standard author events. From classic novels to the newest releases, we have them all. Best books to read on a rainy day good housekeeping. At the end of last week, the 35day partial government.
Kansas citys community independent bookseller since 1975. Rainy day reads has 417 books on goodreads, and recently added the crowns fate by evelyn skye, the wish granter by c. The author events and partnerships that rainy day books is known for has grown out of jenningss philosophy. Visitors to this event become regulars and many people travel from interstate and ocasionally overseas especially to attend. Our weekly email has a list of fun events going on in the bethel area each week and a dozen books related to those activities. We are delighted to share this photographic journey with you. Vivien jennings of rainy day books practices kindness the. Bookstore in bethel connecticut carrying used books for all ages. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Rainy day books location and store hours rainy day books is located in the fairway shops at 2706 w 53rd street, fairway, ks. A rainy day books author event at unity temple on the plaza, sanctuary, 707 w 47th street, kansas city, missouri 64112 admission package admits one. Some events may be cancelled or postponed in light of current events. In addition to books for children and adults and greeting cards, the store offers personal touches of free gift. Turning points for nations in crisis on tuesday, may 12, 2020, at 7.
Rainy day books is a fullline, fullservice bookstore, carrying an array of carefully selected new books for adults and children alike. Excerpt from a book for a rainy day, or recollections of the events of the years 17661833 in the sculptors studio, at no. For more than 9 years rainy day books has become a byword when it comes to in seeking out treasures including vintage books from around the world. Susan rice, former national security advisor to president barack obama and u. Facing difficult financial situation with covid19 shutdown. Rainy day books is a fullservice independent bookstore thats strives to satisfy the budgetminded bookworm that lurks in many of us. These books are the perfect complement to the next dreary day. Rainy day books is located in the fairway shops, at the intersection of shawnee mission parkway and belinder road. At rainy day pal used books you can find the book youre looking for at a price much lower than the pricey chain bookstores. It is a calling card for tourists and visitors, some of whom stop there annually on their pilgrimages to the beach. Rainy day books is located in the fairway shops on the northwest corner of shawnee mission parkway 56 highway and belinder avenue. More than 50 creative crafting projects for kids aged 310 woram, catherine, youngs, clare, parnavelas, ellen on. Through community partnerships and innovative author event planning, the bookstore quickly became known nationally for the new strategy.
Rainy day books author events passionate for artistry. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. To our rainy day books family of friends and customers. Rainy day books appreciates our community and is grateful to our faithful, loyal, and supportive customers. A rainy day books author event at unity temple on the plaza, sanctuary, 707 w 47th street, kansas city, missouri 64112 a multilevel parking garage is adjacent to unity temple on the plaza. When the day is sunny just arrive at around noon to have some lunch before the visit. Rainy day books 2706 w 53rd street fairway, kansas ks 662051705 phone. Below you will find a link to the july 11th edition of the rainy day books newsletter. Better yet, a spooky mystery set in an even spookier location.
Rainy day books is an independent bookstore in fairway, kansas, a wealthy. Apr 14, 2020 revenue from events typically covers rainy day books rent and utility bills, as well as part of their payroll, she said. Rainy day books presents craig johnson unity temple. Get directions to rainy day books and our event venues by clicking here. We have a great space at rainy day that we use for classes and events. Your online orders and phone orders help maintain our operations, our staff, and our mission to keep. Rainy day books will close its doors for business december 30. Her choices for a rainy day read are the time travellers wife by audrey niffenegger and the kept woman by.
She and her partner roger doeren wanted to share their resources with the community. We need very few excuses to stay inside and read all day. But the covid19 pandemic is its toughest challenge yet, founder and president vivien jennings told the kansas city. Rainy day books is known all over the world for our gold standard author events. Rainy day books is located in the fairway shops at the northwest corner of shawnee mission parkway u.
Author events represent about 35% of business, and corporate orders comprise about 15%. A rainy day books author event at midcontinent public library, woodneath library center, 8900 ne flintlock road, kansas city, missouri 64157 this is a complimentary open house event. Author events presented by rainy day books kansas city on. Rainy day books in fairway rainy day books 2706 w 53rd st. D rens 15 years of experience in electrical and lighting design and engineering has been invaluable to rainy day books as its events have become technologically more adventuresome and demanding. Boat lift schiffshebewerk niederfinow 2020 all you. Jennings suggested an event in which a 40x80 tent was erected in the parking lot behind the rear entrances of both rainy day books and stony broke. In just the last ten years, over 500,000 of you have attended one of our author events. With rainy day books celebrating its 35th anniversary today, bookseller geoffrey jennings, son of store founder and current owner, vivien jennings, insisted that the secret to stores longevity is. Author events presented by rainy day books kansas city on the. Rainy day books is very much involved in the mountains of books event that is held every cup weekend, either october or november.
Monthly we host a sketch night and also the random. Our address is 2706 w 53rd street, fairway, kansas ks 66205. All special orders, author events admission packages and author autographed book sales are final and. Author events bring silver lining to rainy day books. Thousands of author guests have brought their stories to kansas city. Thank you roger and vivien and everyone at rainy day books in. Rainy day books in fairway rainy day books 2706 w 53rd. In the early 1990s, rainy day books began placing a greater emphasis on author events as a form of community outreach. The best searcher for books, located in the south east, is rainy day books in the basin, melways map 65 g7.
We have help and support from our community family, and we are so grateful that our immediate family has stepped up help us even more. Aug 01, 2012 rainy day book of things to make and do. May 09, 2017 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The iconic bookstore in tillamook has been open on the corner of second and main street for 26 years. It packed unity temple with 1,250 people for ina garten, and it also introduced kansas city to. On the island of devon, eight strangers meet at a hotel, all invited for different reasonsa work opportunity, a relaxing vacation, etc. Since vivien jennings first opened the doors in 1975, rainy day books has provided the greater kansas city community with a gathering place, a wellspring for ideas and creative thought, and.
Rainy day books rainy day books launches our gofundme. The store has been nationally recognized for its author events, most of which are. This june lbtd and rainy day books set out on a one of a kind literary tour of scotland. Through the years, rainy day books has hosted events with presidents, comedians, chefs and astronauts. Our street address is 2706 w 53rd street, fairway, kansas ks 662051705 usa. Come take a stroll through our aisles filled with books from floor to ceiling and see what you find. Rainy day books is a second hand bookshop with a premises at 1 mountain highway, the basin, victoria as well as a website at.
Author events presented by rainy day books kansas city. Oct 17, 2015 welcome to rainy day books in the basin, victoria for the best book buys, keep tuned for special sales and events. Rainy day books is open 6 days a week, every day but sunday when the staff spends time with our families. Our favourite book of the day, reading related news and lots of funnies from merylls. This bookstore hosts more than three hundred author events each year. Sep 24, 2018 every rainy day needs a spooky mystery. Find 1 listings related to rainy day book store in overland park on. Revenue from events typically covers rainy day books rent and utility bills, as well as part of their payroll, she said. A full 24 hours curled up in bed with a bookor anywhere with a blanket, reallyis the always the ideal.
A book for a rainy day, or recollections of the events of the. More than 50 creative crafting projects for kids aged 310. It was founded on november 4, 1975 and is owned and operated by vivien jennings. Rainy day books celebrates 35 years publishers weekly. Get store credit for book you bring in and use it to buy new books. We are working 7 days a week to keep orders moving, please be patient as. Thank you for your continuing support of rainy day books. For the time being, that side of the business is stalled. Craig johnson, new york times bestselling author, will present his new hardcover land of wolves, discuss his lifes work, and answer audience questions.
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