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Rainy Day Books is located in
The Fairway Shops
2706 W 53rd Street
Fairway, Kansas 66205-1705
Phone: 913-384-3126
Store Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 10-6
Thursday 10-7
Saturday 10-5
Sunday we rest and read!
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| New and notable books |
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Humphrey Bogart: it's hard to think of anyone who's had the same lasting impact on the culture of movies. Though he died at the young age of fifty-seven more than half a century ago, his influence among actors and filmmakers, and his enduring appeal for film lovers around the world, remains as strong as ever. What is it about Bogart, with his unconventional looks and noticeable speech impediment, that has captured our collective imagination for so long? In this definitive biography, Stefan Kanfer answers that question, along the way illuminating the private man Bogart was and shining the spotlight on some of the greatest performances ever captured on celluloid.
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John Wells may have left the CIA, but it hasn't left him. A mysterious call brings a surprise meeting with the aged monarch of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah. "My kingdom is on a precipice," he tells Wells. "Powerful factions are plotting against me, and my own family is in danger. I don't know who I can trust, but I'm told I can trust you." Reluctantly, and with the secret blessing of the CIA, Wells goes undercover; but the more he learns, the more complicated things become, and soon he, too, is unsure whom to trust, in Saudi Arabia or Washington. One thing, however, is clear: If the conspirators prevail, it will mean more than the fall of a monarch-it may be the beginning of the final conflagration between America and Islam.  | | I Think I Love You |
The new novel from the best-selling author of I Don't Know How She Does It takes us on an unforgettable journey into first love, and-with the emotional intensity and penetrating wit that have made her beloved among readers all over the world-reminds us of how the ardor of our youth can ignite our adult lives. Funny, moving, full of beautiful observations about the awakenings of both youth and middle age, Allison Pearson's long-awaited new novel will speak across generations to mothers and daughters and women of all ages. |
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| Newsletter Volume 518 | February 7, 2011 |
Greetings!
Last week was pretty challenging, we hope you weathered the storm. While the cold and snow certainly made things difficult, we hope you took advantage of the disruption and found some time to curl up with a good book. Our staff certainly did!
We'd like to give a special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at KU Medical Center Emergency Room. Vivien fell on the ice last Monday, and received great care & stitchery from Nurse Practitioner Kim and the staff. Vivien is feeling much better now and her stitches come out this week.
A little snow and ice can't stop the flow of great books!
Watch our Weekly E-Newsletters and our Website for the latest updates.
Please note that we have secured a new date for Pitchapalooza. The event will be held Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch. |
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This week in Kansas City, two Author Events
Book Club Evening featuring Caroline Leavitt and Chris Bohjalian, Wednesday evening, 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch.
National Book Critics Circle nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson, Thursday evening, 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza.
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Made your commitment for Valentine's Day? Next Tuesday, Elizabeth Gilbert tells her own love story.
The New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love, returns with the sequel Committed: A Love Story.
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Suze Orman
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Jennet Conant
The author of the bestsellers 109 East Palace and The Irregulars appears to discuss her new book, A Covert Affair: The Adventures of Julia Child and Paul Child in The OSS.
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Tom Watson
Hometown hero and golf legend appears for "A Conversation With Tom Watson" to celebrate the publication of his latest book The Timeless Swing.
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February is Black History Month
Featured speakers:
Isabel Wilkerson, National Book Critic's Circle award nominee for The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration.
Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates.
Heidi Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell from the Sky.
Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
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At a glance, our other upcoming author events:
POSTPONED, new date pending: Caroline & Charles Todd, mystery writing team and authors of A Lonely Death, TBD at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Caroline Leavitt, author of Pictures of You, and Chris Bohjalian, author of Secrets of Eden, appear together on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch. Isabel Wilkerson, author of The Warmth of Other Suns: The True Story of America's Great Migration appears on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Committed: A Love Story appears on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Lives appears on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Kristen Oertel and Marilyn Blackwell, authors of Frontier Feminist, appear on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch. Heidi Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell from the Sky appears on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Rainy Day Books. NEW DATE: David Henry Sterry and Arielle Eckstut, AKA The Book Doctors and authors of The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published appear for PITCHAPALOOZA on Monday February 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch. MARCH The 50th Annual Mayors' Prayer Breakfast featuring Michael Oher, author of I Beat the Odds will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 8:00 AM at The Kansas City Convention Center, Grand Ballroom. Deb Olin Unferth, author of Revolution, appears on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, Helzberg Auditorium. Brian Greene, author of The Hidden Reality, appears on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife, appears on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch. Phoebe Unterman, author of Through Eva's Eyes, appears on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch. Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks appears on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Lorraine Massey, author of Curly Girl Handbook, appears on March 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Geneen Roth, author of Lost and Found: Unexpected Revelations about Food and Money appears on Wednesday March 30, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. APRIL Sarah Vowell, author of Unfamiliar Fishes, appears on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Jaimy Gordon, author of the 2010 National Book Award winning novel Lord of Misrule, appears on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Anne Lamott, author of Imperfect Birds, appears on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Community Christian Church. Arthur Phillips, author of The Tragedy of Arthur, appears on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, Helzberg Auditorium. MAY Kathryn Stockett, author of The Help, appears on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Wade Rouse, author of It's All Relative, appears on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Rainy Day Books in Fairway. Erik Larson, author of In The Garden of Beasts, appears on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. JUNE Emma Donoghue, author of Room, appears on Thursday, June 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. |
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Thank You for supporting Your Community Bookseller, Rainy Day Books
We celebrated 35 years of bookselling on November 4, 2010. It is a celebration of our Legacy of Literacy: 35 years of helping match readers to great books, bringing famous and soon-to-be-famous names to Kansas City, and enjoying the excitement of sharing so many experiences. Take the time to tell someone new about Rainy Day Books. Each book that you purchase at Rainy Day Books makes Rainy Day Books a place authors ask to visit, a vibrant part of Kansas City's arts community, and a bookstore where people love books enough to talk about them all day long. Please encourage your fellow readers to sign up for this E-Newsletter. We have an exciting schedule of upcoming Author Events, and this is the first place to hear about them! We also take Orders for Author Autographed Books, so your friends far and wide can share in the experience. Follow us on Twitter. Rainy Day Books is located in The Fairway Shops, at the intersection of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Belinder Road. Our address is 2706 W 53rd Street, Fairway, Kansas (KS) 66205. Get directions to Rainy Day Books and our Event venues by clicking here. Store Hours: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 10 AM to 6 PM, Thu 10 AM to 7 PM, Sat 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays we rest and read. When you shop at Rainy Day Books you're a part of our Legacy of Literacy for Kansas City. We provide full service, knowledgeable recommendations and priceless Author Event experiences, all at a fair price. To our customers, thank you for your support.
We look forward to seeing you soon! 
Vivien, Roger, and all of your friends at Rainy Day Books
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