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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/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
UNBROKEN Advance Screening!
OUR FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2014!
NOW AVAILABLE: Dr. William A Reed's new memoir The Pulse of Hope
Literary Tour to Italy 2015
HERE THEY COME!
Our World-Famous Author Events Calendar!

Watch for Author Events in 2015!
Volume 719                 December 15, 2014

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On Friday, December 12, Bob Mankoff, Author, Cartoonist, and current Cartoon Editor for The New Yorker Magazine was the Keynote Multimedia Speaker for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Annual Luncheon for more than 1,000 Attorneys, Judges and Honorees at the Sheraton Kansas City Crown Center.  Bob was cracking jokes and telling witty and wise stories throughout the day.  Bob wore a friendly and warm smile as he had the time of his life while he drew doodles and Author Autographed Hardcovers of his New Book How about Never~Is Never Good for You?: My Life in Cartoons.  Bob had such a great time and he wants to return to Kansas City for a Rainy Day Books Multimedia Author Event as soon as possible!  Bob is a great guy!

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On Friday, December 12, Larry Hovick, the General Manager of Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland celebrated the Publication of his New Book The Device with his family, fans, friends, co-workers and readers at Rainy Day Books.  Larry & Michelle and their daughter Emily offered plenty of food, treats, water and wine to the Customers.  Each person bought multiple Hardcovers of The Device to give as Gifts for the Holidays.  Books make great Gifts that keep on giving and they can be opened again and again.  Larry Author Autographed extra Hardcovers of The Device for us to sell to local Customers in our Bookstore and to mail nationally.
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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!

TUESDAY:  See an Advance Screening of UNBROKEN! 

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Rainy Day Books will Give-Away 25 Tickets for 2 People Each to see the Advance Screening of UNBROKEN!

These 25 Tickets will be given away to the First 25 people to come into Rainy Day Books in person and ask for these Tickets on Monday, December 15, 2014 after 10:00 AM, when our Bookstore Opens!

UNBROKEN will be Advance Screened on 
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM
at Cinemark Merriam
5500 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS 66202

UNBROKEN is based on the True Story of Louis Lamperini by Laura Hillenbrand, The New York Times Bestselling Author of Seabiscuit: An American Legend

UNBROKEN The Movie Tie-In in Softcover will be a great read-along companion to this Major Motion Picture.

The UNBROKEN Movie Companion Apple iTunes App is an amazing interactive journey through the life and experiences of American Hero, Louie Zamperini.   
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UNBROKEN Opens in Theaters on Christmas Day!

A SAMPLING OF OUR FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2014!

We are Called to Rise
Laura McBride

Simon & Schuster

 

We are Called to Rise challenges us to think about our responsibilities to each other and reminds us that no matter how cruel life can be in a given moment, it is ultimately beautiful to live, and live fully. 

 

A Man Called Ove
Fredrik Backman

Atria Books

 

In this bestselling and delightfully quirky debut novel from Sweden, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door.

 

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Gabrielle Zevin

Algonquin Books

 

A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner of Island Books, has recently endured some tough years: his wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and his prized possession--a rare edition of Poe poems--has been stolen.  Over time, he has given up on people, and even the books in his store, instead of offering solace, are yet another reminder of a world that is changing too rapidly.  Until a most unexpected occurrence gives him the chance to make his life over and see things anew.

 

Station Eleven
Emily St. John Mandel

Knopf

 

An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization's collapse, Station Eleven tells the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity.

 

The Painter
Peter Heller

Knopf

 

A stunning, savage novel of art and violence, love and grief, The Painter is the story of a man who longs to transcend the shadows in his heart, a man intent on using the losses he has suffered to create a meaningful life.

 

I Am Pilgrim: A Thriller
Terry Hayes

Atria Books

 

"The spy thriller of the year." ~ Geoffrey Jennings 

  

  

 

The Queen of the Tearling
Erika Johansen

Harper

 

An untested young princess must claim her throne, learn to become a queen, and combat a malevolent sorceress in an epic battle between light and darkness in this spectacular debut--the first novel in a trilogy.

  

  

The Martian
Andy Weir

Broadway Books

 

This taut, cerebral debut thriller introduces readers to the only kind of alien we have yet to encounter: ourselves.  Astronaut Mark Watney is mistakenly left for dead on Mars when his mission companions flee a violent wind storm.  His mental and physical struggles to survive are a crash course in botany, mechanics, and the will to endure.  This is the compelling space saga that you didn't know you had been waiting for!

  

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Atul Gawande

Metropolitan Books

 

Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses his profession's ultimate limitation, arguing that quality of life is the desired goal for patients and families.  Gawande offers examples of freer, more socially fulfilling models for assisting the infirm and dependent elderly, and he explores the varieties of hospice care to demonstrate that a person's last weeks or months may be rich and dignified.  Full of eye-opening research and riveting storytelling, Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end.

  

What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Randal Munroe

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

 

What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light?  How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live?  If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last?  In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators.  His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics.  They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.

  

So Anyway...
John Cleese

Atria Books

 

John Cleese's huge comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp irreverent eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected with Monty Python, on Fawlty Towers, and beyond now seem written into comedy's DNA.  In this rollicking memoir, So, Anyway..., Cleese takes readers on a Grand Tour of his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town and his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Monty Python partner Graham Chapman), to the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown.

  

 In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette
Hampton Sides 

Doubleday Books

 

In 1879, U.S. naval officer and explorer George W. De Long (1844~81) set off on a highly publicized attempt to reach the uncharted and mysterious North Pole.  This is a lengthy, gripping, and well-written account of De Long's treacherous expedition.  The voyage aboard the USS Jeannette ground to a grim halt when the vessel became trapped in the ice for two interminable years and later sank.  After abandoning ship onto the frigid ice fields, De Long and his crew embarked on a desperate trek toward rescue in distant Siberia.

You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes
Chris Hadfield

Little, Brown and Company

 

Divided by continent, You Are Here represents one (idealized) orbit of the ISS.  This planetary photo tour -- surprising, playful, thought-provoking, and visually delightful -- is also punctuated with fun, fascinating commentary on life in zero gravity.

  

The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution Walter Isaacson

Simon & Schuster

 

A revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet.  What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities?  What led to their creative leaps?  Why did some succeed and others fail?  This is the story of how their minds worked and what made them so inventive.  It's also a narrative of how their ability to collaborate and master the art of teamwork made them even more creative.

 

Atlantia
Ally Condie

Dutton Juvenile

 

For as long as she can remember, Rio has dreamed of the sand and sky Above--of life beyond her underwater city of Atlantia.  But in a single moment, all Rio's hopes for the future are shattered when her twin sister, Bay, makes an unexpected choice, stranding Rio Below.  Alone, ripped away from the last person who knew Rio's true self-and the powerful siren voice she has long silenced-she has nothing left to lose.

  

Louise Loves Art
Kelly Light

Balzer & Bray

 

After drawing a picture of her cat, Louise, an irrepressible young girl, searches for the perfect place to hang her masterpiece in this extraordinary picture book about the importance of creativity in all its forms.

 

Frozen Hide-and-Hug Olaf: A Fun Family Experience!
Kevin Lewis, Olga Mosqueda

Disney Press

 

This deluxe box features a brand-new story about Olaf the snowman. Inside, children will also find a huggable Olaf plush.  Following the hide-and-seek theme of the story, parents can hide the plush for children to find and deliver Olaf's big, warm hug!

  

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY!  Dr. William A. Reed releases his memoir The Pulse of Hope: A Surgeon's Memoirs from Poverty to Prosperity

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Two-time Lifetime Legacy Award Recipient, founder of the William A. and Mary J. Reed Cardiovascular Surgery Center and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Kansas Hospital, William A. Reed, MD, has seen it all.  "I remember the public hysteria surrounding polio which was worse in some ways to the fears today over EVD," Dr. Reed said, "but whether polio, heart disease or a heart transplant people must have hope." 

Dr. Reed's new memoir is titled The Pulse of Hope.  Dr. Reed has established himself as a pioneer in heart transplantation, a nationally renowned horseman, a poet, philosopher and philanthropist who has endowed charitable causes and scholarships, universities, churches and medical institutions. Born into a childhood of poverty, hunger, and deprivation in 1927, his remarkable memoir takes you from his humble beginnings to a life of service to others.  What he has to say about faith, healing, passion, and purpose makes the piece a required reading for a new millennium.
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. 
 
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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