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Rainy Day Books
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/Thu/Fri 10 to 6 and Saturdays 10 to 5
Sundays we are Home with our families and friends when we read and rest!

In This Newsletter
FRIDAY NIGHT: Larry Hovick Publication Launch Party!
Girl In Reverse named a Top Pick for 2014!
Autographed Books make Great Gifts!
2015 Literary Tour to Italy
HERE THEY COME!
Our World-Famous Author Events Calendar!

Larry Hovick, Friday, December 12

Watch for Author Events in 2015!
Volume 718               December 08, 2014

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On Tuesday, December 02, Vivien Jennings gave her Holiday Reading Recommendations to the Rockhurst University Library Guild at Rockhurst University, Massman Hall & Gallery.  Vivien can talk in-depth about a wide selection of Authors and their Books from one end to the other end of 3 tables full.

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER; CELEBRATE WITH US!

On Tuesday, November 04, 2014, we began our 40th Year as Independent Booksellers and Author Event Producers.  We are having the time of our lives and we want our faithful loyal Customers to join in our Year long celebration!

FRIDAY NIGHT:  Larry Hovick will present his New Book The Device at a Publication Launch Party! 

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Larry Hovick will present his New Book The Device with a celebration of a Publication Launch Party!

Larry Hovick, our good friend, is the General Manager of the historic Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri.  He started this Novel ten years ago, and was determined to complete what he started.  He dedicates it to the memory of his Mom & Dad.  Writing The Device renewed his passion to create and entertain.  He is grateful that his wife, Michelle, who enjoys listening to his ideas and doesn't mind the time he spends telling the story.

This Event is Friday, December 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Rainy Day Books in The Fairway Shops.
CONGRATULATIONS to Barbara Stuber, a Kansas City Author!  National Public Radio (NPR) named her Girl In Reverse a Top Pick for 2014!

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CONGRATULATIONS to Barbara Stuber, a Kansas City Author!  National Public Radio (NPR) named her Girl In Reverse a Top Pick for 2014!

Author Lisa Yee says: "Adopted as a toddler by an American couple, Lily Firestone is the only Asian student in her Kansas City high school.  It's 1951 and, with the Korean War raging, she has become a target for prejudice disguised as patriotism.  When her younger brother discovers a box of Chinese artifacts, Lily's once-faded memories are jolted as she attempts to unravel the mystery of her "Gone Mom."  Her search for the answers leads to more questions, yet Lily persists, unable to rest until she knows the truth, however painful it may be.  This gripping novel is for anyone who has ever felt out of place."
AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
Here is a sample of what you will find on our
Wall of Author Autographed Books!

Some Luck

Jane Smiley

Knopf

 

The New Novel from the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of A Thousand Acres.  These First Edition, First Printing Hardcovers of Some Luck are Autographed by Jane Smiley on the Title Page.

 

Food: A Love Story

Jim Gaffigan

Crown Archetype

 

The New Collection of humor from the Comedian and New York Times Bestselling Author of Dad Is Fat.  These First Edition, First Printing Hardcovers of Food: A Love Story are Autographed by Jim Gaffigan on the Title Page.

 

A Load of Hooey

Bob Odenkirk

McSweeney's Publishing

 

The new collection of hilarious essays and more, from the star of Mr. Show, Nebraska, Fargo, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul.  These First Edition, First Printing Hardcovers of A Load of Hooey are Autographed by Bob Odenkirk on the photo Title Page.

 

So Anyway...

John Cleese

Crown Archetype

 

The Making of A Python!  The rollicking memoir from the legendary founder of Monty Python's Flying Circus, Actor, Comedian, extraordinaire!  These First Edition, First Printing Hardcovers of So, Anyway... are Autographed by John Cleese on the Endleaf Page.

 

America: Farm to Table

Mario Batali

Grand Central Life & Style

 

The brand New Cookbook from the Food Network Star and World-Famous Chef, filled with beautiful photography.  These First Edition, First Printing Hardcovers of America: Farm to Table are Autographed by Mario Batali with his trademark orange Sharpie!

 

You are Here

Chris Hadfield

Little, Brown & Company

 

Astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield's YouTube Video of his performance of "Space Oddity" has been viewed around the world more than 24 Million Times!  Now, see the world from Chris' perspective in this beautifully detailed New Book.  These First Edition, First Printing Hardcovers of You are Here are Autographed by Commander Chris Hadfield.

  

VISIT OUR BOOKSTORE AND CHECK OUT OUR

WALL OF AUTHOR AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS!

Rainy Day Books & Lisa Ball Travel Design present: Literary Tour to Italy 2015

Rainy Day Books & Lisa Ball Travel Design present:

Literary Tour to Italy: June 22 through July 05, 2015

Travel with Vivien, Roger & Lisa and Discover Authors of the past & present inspired by the spectacular beauty of Italy!
Enjoy magnificent scenery, great art and architecture, gourmet foods & wines and explore ancient and modern Italy!

Multimedia Presentation Meeting
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Rainy Day Books in The Fairway Shops
2706 W 53rd Street, Fairway, Kansas 66205
Reservations:  Call Rainy Day Books at 913-384-3126

A Custom Tour encompassing the best of Italy!

Venice
(4 Nights)

Tuscany Countryside and Florence
(5 Nights)

Rome
(3 Nights)

For a detailed Itinerary and more information about
our Literary Tour of Italy, please contact
Lisa Ball.

Lisa Ball Travel Design
Tele/Text:  816-820-4351
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Thank You for Supporting Your Community Bookseller, Rainy Day Books, Since 1975!

Since November 04, 1975, we have pursued our Legacy of Literacy:  40 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.
 
Rainy Day Books is located in The Fairway Shops, at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Belinder Road.  Our address is 2706 W 53rd Street, Fairway, Kansas (KS) 66205.  Our Phone Number is 913-384-3126. 
 
Get Directions to Rainy Day Books and our Author Event venues by Clicking Here.
 
Store Hours: 
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10 AM to 6 PM, Sat 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays we read, rest and enjoy our families and friends.
 
When you shop at Rainy Day Books you're a part of our Legacy of Literacy for Kansas City.  We provide full service, knowledgeable Reading Recommendations and priceless Author Event experiences, all at a fair price.  To our faithful loyal Customers, we say Thank You for your Support!  We look forward to seeing again you soon!
 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Roger & Vivien at Home with their Books

 

Life is Good and it just keeps getting Better, 

 

Vivien, Roger, and all of your friends at Rainy Day Books