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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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Any man-or woman-who wants to hear nothing-or no more-about love should put this book down.
Anna and Louise could be sisters, but they don't know each other. They are both married with children, and for the most part, they are happy. On almost the same day, Anna, a psychiatrist, crosses paths with Yves, a writer, while Louise, a lawyer, meets Anna's analyst, Thomas. Love at first sight is still possible for those into their forties and long-married. But when you have already mapped out a life path, a passionate affair can come at a high price. For our four characters, their lives are unexpectedly turned upside down by the deliciously inconvenient arrival of love. For Anna, meeting Yves has brought a flurry of excitement to her life and made her question her values, her reliable husband, and her responsibilities to her children. For Louise, a successful career woman in a stable and comfortable marriage, her routine is uprooted by the youthful passion she feels for Thomas. Thought-provoking, sophisticated, and, above all, amusing, Enough About Love captures the euphoria of desire through tender and unflinching portraits of husbands, wives, and lovers.
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In search of adventure, twenty-nine-year-old Conor Grennan traded his day job for a year-long trip around the globe, a journey that began with a three-month stint volunteering at the Little Princes Children's Home, an orphanage in war-torn Nepal. Conor was initially reluctant to volunteer, unsure whether he had the proper skill, or enough passion, to get involved in a developing country in the middle of a civil war. But he was soon overcome by the herd of rambunctious, resilient children who would challenge and reward him in a way that he had never imagined. When Conor learned the unthinkable truth about their situation, he was stunned: The children were not orphans at all. Child traffickers were promising families in remote villages to protect their children from the civil war--for a huge fee--by taking them to safety. They would then abandon the children far from home, in the chaos of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. For Conor, what began as a footloose adventure becomes a commitment to reunite the children he had grown to love with their families, but this would be no small task. He would risk his life on a journey through the legendary mountains of Nepal, facing the dangers of a bloody civil war and a debilitating injury. Waiting for Conor back in Kathmandu, and hopeful he would make it out before being trapped in by snow, was the woman who would eventually become his wife and share his life's work. |
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| Newsletter Volume 519 | February 14, 2011 |
Greetings!
Happy Valentine's Day! Our day is even more special, thanks to Suzanne Cole for her wonderful article about Rainy Day Books in The Kansas City Star Magazine yesterday. It takes a community of readers to sustain a love of reading and we're glad to be a part of the conversation.
Watch our Weekly E-Newsletters and our Website for the latest updates.
YES, aspiring writers, Pitchapalooza is two weeks away. The Event will be held Monday, February 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, Truman Forum. |
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Made your commitment for Valentine's Day? this Tuesday night, Elizabeth Gilbert tells her own love story.
The New York Times Bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love, returns with the sequel to her global odyssey: Committed: A Love Story.
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Wednesday in Kansas City, our Black History Month Speaker Series continues with Wes Moore
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Wes Moore, author of The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, shares his powerful true story on Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza. Order Admission Packages online now. Admission Packages will be available at the door of this Event beginning at 6:15 PM.
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Girls' Night Out featuring Jen Lancaster
The New York Times Bestselling author of the bestsellers Bitter is the New Black and Pretty in Plaid appears to discuss her new book, If You Were Here. Here comes an evening of laughter, plus giveaways, treats, and more! Tell your girlfriends and make plans today.
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Tessa Gratton
The Kansas City native joins us to celebrate the launch of her debut young adult novel, Blood Magic. The first in a trilogy, we're excited to see a longtime customer make her major debut!
Order Admission Packages now for Tessa Gratton's Event on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Rainy Day Books.
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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.
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.
Suze Orman, author of The Money Class, appears on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza.
Lorraine Massey, author of Curly Girl Handbook, appears on Thursday, 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.
Jennet Conant, author of A Covert Affair, appears on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza.
Tom Watson, author of The Timeless Swing, appears on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on The Plaza.
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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