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Kansas City, MO is Top City for Book Lovers

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Rainy Day Book in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City gave rise to the great Ernest Hemingway, need we say more? Don't worry; we will. Kansas City also houses 21 bookstores, including local gems like Rainy Day Books. Rest assured, after a stroll through this small but cozy store, you will be fully prepared to spend your next rainy day curled up with a most excellent book.

Where to go: Rainy Day Books

Authors from here: Ernest Hemingway, Evan S. Connell

Published: September 14, 2011
Updated: June 29, 2012

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