Independent Bookstores in Kansas City, Missouri

Discover 5 independent bookstores in Kansas City, Missouri on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.

Bookstores in Kansas City, Missouri

• Afterword Tavern and ShelvesAfterword Tavern & Shelves in Kansas City, MO, is a bookstore and bar that reopened in June 2026 at its new Gillham Roa…
• Bliss Books & WineBliss Books & Wine in Kansas City, MO, is an independently owned bookstore that bridges the gap between literature and…
• Prospero’s BookstoreProspero's Bookstore in Kansas City, MO, is an independent used bookstore founded in 1997. Housed in a historic 1890 bu…
• The Gilded PageThe Gilded Page in Kansas City, MO, is an independent bookstore in the Northland specializing in special editions, pain…
• Turnsol BooksTurnsol Books in Kansas City, MO, is a worker-owned bookstore, coffee shop, maker space, and art space. Located on Broa…