Wise Blood is a lovely bookstore in Westport and is a great addition to the area! They have variety…read moreof genre selection (including used and new books), a kid's books section, coloring books (adults and children), notebooks/pens (moleskin style stuff), and were very welcoming when my husband and I walked in. They feature local art on the back wall - we went to a "meet the artist" event one evening (Hubbard Savage is the local artist featured - he's super talented!). There were also some musicians who played and also did some spoken word type of stuff, both of which were delightful! They have a little seating area that's comfy if you wanna sit and flip through a stack of books when you're trying to decide which to get. I will definitely be back - this place is amazing. Highly recommend you stop reading this review, get in your car/on a bike, and go check it out!

Amazing book selection its a good mix of new and used books with a great nonfiction section…read more Employees were lovely.

This is an Indie book shop in the Strawberry Hill area. The person that was working was nice and…read morehelpful. The store is light filled and attractive and has a calm and quiet atmosphere. They had a $1 cart outside when approaching the store and I perused the books and purchased one of those and also a used fiction book. My husband also bought a used Tai Chi book that he found. They had a selection of new books displayed on the wall and some seating to look through the books. Then there were two shelves pushed back to back with used books. They had non-fiction, fiction, self help, health, philosophy, religion, autobiographical books, travel type, and political type books. They had some t-shirts/stickers in the window area and some collector books in a back corner with a small book case I'd used youth books. Their prices on the uses ranged from $2, $4, $6. There were some that were not priced in the inner cover. I love bookstores and especially with used books because I won't buy a new book since I am patient and can wait until I can find it used and cheaper. A nice book store but a smaller collection of books.

These independent bookstores are hidden gems. Catering to a diverse community. This store has had…read morebook readings and community events including a fun April Fool's Day Parade a white back.

Rainy Day Books is kind of the best of both worlds - a book lover's paradise staffed by book…read moreworms. It's a cozy space, but it's jampacked with books from all subjects. If you can't find what you're looking for - which for some reason happens me a lot - the staff is happy to order a copy for you. They're book club friendly. They also host a ton of fun book-related and author events. If you're interested, please follow their social media accounts. They'll keep you up to date.

Indie bookstores are the best. This one being the oldest in KC, just celebrating 50 years is…read moreabsolutely amazing. They have amazing author events either in their shop or the Unity Temple on the Plaza. There is a great kids section with a ton of options. Employees are super helpful and will help you look up books as well. I needed to make sure a book was appropriate for kids and they looked up the details for me! Great bookstore all around!

Limited selection of books but they host a variety of local artist's work and indie author work…read morewhich is unique and amazing. I found some great things and of course a few good reads. The selection is mostly used and marked down books (from big retailers for resale) so they have the mark down lines or dots, etc. but that also means that the selection may change more frequently. Which is great because you never know what you may come across. Also, loved the music choices playing in the store it took everything in me not to sing-a-long. The service was great and it's an independent bookstore that is worth the visit!

What a wonderful place to grab a book (or 4) for yourself and a local gift for a friend!…read more Their selection is great - lots of genres and price points. The owner is friendly and there is space to relax if you want to skim your selections.

Walked in only had about 15 minutes to shop, but the customer service was great. I was looking for…read moreone record that Lauryn Hill album miseducation I was satisfied so I give this place five stars. It looks good it is organized. It looks like a great record store. I'll be back to get me a T-shirt.

We were in the area driving around to look for an antique shop and we saw this record company. So…read morewe parked a little ways away and walked there. The staff was very nice and helpful. They had an extensive collection of records. I'm not really sure about the pricing of records but when I told someone who is familiar with pricing, they said that that's about what they go for. They also had a small book store section with new and used books. I ended up buying a fictional book and it was four dollars for a used book. We actually did recommend this store to people that we know who collect albums and they were happy that we did!

When you walk in this bookstore, you feel equally welcomed & like you're walking into a new…read moreuniverse. Frequently changing the books & space design, like an art installation, owner Cori exclusively features authors of color. You can also shop online & have items shipped or picked up in store. If you're looking for a specific text that isn't available, she will find it! They also host multiple bookclubs & monthly events. Open Wed-Sat. The store is part of a small strip & does sit on a busy intersection, so pay attention while en route! Always check social media or call, for updated hours. Support local. Support Black Owned. Support Woman Owned!

This review pertains to their online store and service. I submitted a buylist for which was…read moreapproved without any changes. Upon receipt of my cards, they claimed that I sent items which they had elected not to buy, a blatant lie as I have records of the approved invoice. They then credited me only a fraction of their original quote. On top of that, their website does not support the use of store credit, making it a huge hassle to place orders. I messaged them regarding these issues and did not receive a reply until several days later. They then claimed they could not find one of the cards in my order and sent the rest without reimbursement. Dishonest and unprofessional in every way possible.

Gator's has been one of my favorite places in Leavenworth for the past decade of my life. The…read morepeople that work there have become a second family to me. Whether it was renting movies, playing video games, or playing in a tournament I always knew that I would have a blast! I am so excited to have been able to watch as this business grew and changed. I can't wait to see what happens next!

Turnsol Books is a worker-owned book store, coffee shop, community space, and writing workshop…read moretucked in the corner of 17th and Broadway. They have a mix of new and second hand books, including a large non-fiction collection. They don't have a huge selection of books or a huge coffee menu, but they have plenty for browsing and enjoying. Can't say I found a price on a lot of the books, so I'm not sure how affordable it is, but you're supporting a small business! They are focusing on putting on more community events and workshops in the coming year. I went to a great (free!) poetry and perfume workshop that was tons of fun. Connected to Black Cat Records in the back and the Stray Cat next door. Usually a good amount of parking available on 17th and Washington.