Best Book Buying And Selling Shops In Kansas City Near Me

Half Price Books Prospero's Books Willa's Books and Vinyl Anastasia's Books Steel's Used Books Barnes & Noble Rainy Day Books Half Price Books Half Price Books Wise Blood Booksellers UMKC Bookstore Barnes & Noble White Light Bookstore, The Path Of Spirit Afterword Tavern & Shelves B-Bop Comics North Two Bits Media Collectibles Barnes & Noble Half Price Books

1. Half Price Books - Jackson County

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· 1644 reviews

1002 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111

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Half Price Books: what do users think?
Kayla Biggs: Always a great selection of any topic you can think of. Friendly staff. Clean and safe environment. Well trained fur babies welcome.
Ryan Kulke: Great staff and selection.
Rhonda McCray: I thought the bookstore was pretty organized; however, diversity of reading material is encouraged. Other than a very small urban section they have very few Black authors, used or new. The staff was friendly, however, the atmosphere feels like a period of the past.
Stacy Orefice: My favorite place to buy books
Tanner Marston: This place is an adventure. Any book imaginable it seems. Board games, crafts, stuffed animals of the unique variety. Even a hot selection of video games. Honestly this was a great experience. Hey do you remember that amazing book smell. Yea. Go visit and get a book for once. Reading makes you smarter fools. No one reads anything aside from when your scrolling. Get a book!!!
Kelsey DeHart: Lots to look through and well organized
Carlos Garcia: I go here frequently. I love this book store. They have the best prices for expensive books.
Shala Johnson: My favorite books store! You can find self care here!
E. M.: Perhaps the best bookstore I've ever been to. Excellent prices and wide selection.
Randy Desjardin: Love the selection and the prices are great!
Larry Larson: They sent me a cd that was to have 2 CDs in it !!!!!! Can got nothing!!!!!! Someone stole or took them out for there self!!!!! Really can't trust you again!!!!! Your a rip off!!!!!! Company!!!!!!!!
Ethan Reich: Good selection and ok prices. Not a bad book shop
Renée Blanche: I was reminded of a time before computers and the internet. It was a visual adventure of a time too long ago for me which is why my plan is to help keep the shelves stocked with my household overages that make Half Price Books a fun space to peruse. Plus the staff was professional and friendly. It was a great experience.
Sarah Meyer: Always clean and well stocked with friendly staff
Michael Lomax: Great Place To Be,Great Staff, Understanding, Hanging Out On My Internet 😊 Building Positive Relations oF Good Communication.
David Gibbin: Good city type used bookstore with plenty of selection and hip vibe
Raine Phoenix: This is an excellent place to buy gifts at a very reasonable price. They also offer fair prices on the merchandise you bring in to sell.
Jacque Voss: This place rocks for any book you're wanting and at great prices
Garrett Keaton: One of my favorite places to go.
Benno Landfair: Always clean and organized.
JHARRIS: I was shopping online for books and got the idea to check locally for used books. I knew of this place but never checked it out. I'm glad I did. I found the books I was looking for and they were in new condition. If I had ordered online I would have paid 3 times as much as I'd paid at this store. I'm making this my go-to store for books.

2. Prospero's Books - Kansas City

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1800 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States

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Prospero's Books: what do users think?
L: An absolutely adorable bookstore. I've gone multiple times and the staff is friendly and helpful. They have a wide selection of books, I definitely recommend going.
Max Taylor: Awesome book shop with a vintage flair. Owner is super friendly. Wife traded a whole bunch of her already read books and picked up some new ones. Nice to see places like this still exist.
ana rivera: Super cool place to visit. 3 floors full of all kind of books, I love the basement floor, they have solace for you to sit and enjoy a book. Cool decorations that accent the place. Third floor have has a nice view. And also has a psychics that reads your hand if you are into those things. Overall super cool place.
Justin Stawarz: This is the best book store there is. Three stories of floor to ceiling books. You never know what you'll find and it changes every day. They give great rates on trade ins and the owners are very knowledgeable and friendly. They're a KC institution, heavily invested in their community. You're not likely to find book sellers like this anywhere else.
Ana O.: Amazing 3-story boom store! I was overwhelmed with so many books! I loved all the messages written and the creaks made from ppl walking on the main floor. Good priced books.
David Goode: It's a fun book shop experience.
Kelsey DeHart: Wonderful store and very cool to look through but the children’s section left much to be desired.
Daniel Langston (DaOneEyedBear): Really cheap prices, they sell & trade, also have $1 paperbacks outside the place, not bad. Good place to come and chill/read as well. Three floors of used books, comics, CDS, and movies!
REDPILL ALPHA: Great places for books
A. Williams: I love going here! Plenty of little nooks to sit and check out their books. If you can't find something, just ask! The staff is super friendly.
Elizabeth Herrman: Possibly the best and most enjoyable book store I have ever been to. The art is reason enough to go anytime!
c: Was a cool book store definitely would stop and give yourself time to look around
Melody Mccully: Let it take you into a whole world of wonder
Melissa Klaassen: Always an adventure to visit this bookstore.
Mg 0: Go here. They even have books in French (top storey).
Amy Harris: Fabulous used book store with a huge selection that spans 3 stories. The owner was helpful, the atmosphere was funky, the prices were reasonable, and it was very well organized and labeled.
Steven Haynes: Great place nice people
Mitch Ayers: 39th street staple.
Corrigan Drews: Amazing spot to wander and find a Book or sit and read. Go and explore.
Halev Idiomas: Lovely little bookstore. Found lots of interesting and out of print books. Ended up spending about 60 bucks and walked out with five books and a 9 dollar VHS. Pricing on the VHS was a bit extreme, but all in all a great visit.Downstairs was fantastic; I'll be back the next time I'm in the area to spend more!
Dovie Penn: My favorite book store.

3. Willa's Books and Vinyl - Kansas City

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· 17 reviews

1734 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64110

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Willa's Books and Vinyl: what do users think?
Frank Scott: If you live and love history, books and music lp's, this is the place to be. You will love it.
Tommy Verstraete: Small, intimate bookstore with a cool environment and a conscientious owner. 🙂When we walked in they turned on some music for us while we browsed and were ready to answer any questions we had about the books.I was impressed by being surrounded by all the history. There was a roomful of books old and new and an entire room devoted to old records and jazz memorabilia. Will definitely be coming back for more purchases. I picked out three books but had to choose one.
D. Franklin: What a great time we had in the Lord! Willa's book store in KCMO a must visit. You'll find a lot of one- of-a-kind materials. Be prepared to explore history....all history but it was the Black history content that stole the show for me. I can't wait to go back. Thanks again, to Willa's book store for hosting my cousin and featured author Mrs. Deborah Fleming 1st book signing event. It's was an awesome experience and Ms. Willa and her family are a beautiful group of blessed women ❤️This is a five star bookstore 🌟Let support our "Black" owned bookstores.
R L: Great selection of hard to find African American artists on vinyl and 78's. In addition, great conversation with a knowledgeable lady. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely return.
Tucker Porter: Lovely bookstore with a nice selection of used vinyl.
Matthew Moore: Wiila is a kind soul offering books unavailable anywhere else. I'm trying to get there again today!
Aaron Erlendsson: Willa and her store are an absolute gem - her collection spans decades of out of print books, and I didn't even get around to digging through the vast vinyl archive! For book and vinyl lovers you could spends days pouring over the lovingly curated selection of works - my favorite bookshop in KC.
Phillip McCann (Phil): Fantastic little black owned book store. The owner is very very nice.
Evan Smith: Alot of hidden gems an rare finds but it's pricey too though. One of the best african american book selections in the city.
Nathan Williams: What a great hidden gem. I thought I would pop in for a quick peek and 2.5 hours later I was totally consumed. Everything from antique classics to children's books. Willa had her jazz music playing and everything was wonderful.
Marion Williams: Always something eye catching
Nell Hull: The selection at Willa’s is incredibly well hand picked. The records are in perfect shape and the books are very fairly priced. You can find topics from the civil rights movement and current political activism to cookbooks, African history, and religion. There’s always a record playing and new stuff to look at! It’s a store you’ll want to return to time and again.
Russ Cooper: Willa had the book I was after, shipped same day and I had it two days later. Great buying experience...highly recommend! Hope to stop by personally on my next trip to KC.
Ben Schnelle: Willa has an amazing selection of records and books, plus she’s really helpful, kind, and offers great deals too
Melanie Marshall: This bookstore is a rarity! You will find all kinds of books and vinyl records! Lots of rare and collectible items ! A must see!
darth vadar skywalker: Very polite and helpful

4. Anastasia's Books - Raytown

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· 21 reviews

10416 E 63rd St, Raytown, MO 64133, United States

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Anastasia's Books: what do users think?
Shanee “Lady Savage Red” Martin: Friendly service when calling to locate gently used books!
Kevin Smith: Hole in the wall but lots of books bring your list of books.
Wanda Smith: Cluttered but she knew where everything was will go back lots of 📚
Lea Pierce: It's a great place to find different kinds and a lot of hidden gems. The owner is a delight!
Melissa Warren: Anastasia was supper friendly! Cute little fun bookstore with a lot of different variety of books! I greatly enjoyed spending almost 2 hours in the store just roaming around looking at all of the books and found some great finds to go home with as well! Can't wait to go back!
Melissa Newton: Absolutely one of my favorite bookstore ever. I love going in there for a visit and a look around. I recommend this highly. Everyone should go see!
mf675913: 09/05/2019 - Second time in two years we stopped by. Both times closed. Sign in window states “Closed until May 2nd.” It’s September and at 3:15PM. No other signs in window. Door locked. Last time we will try.
Shell Smith: The owner was nice but prices were high.
Mark Huffman: Very nice atmosphere
deann Richardson: Store was very organized and the owner was as sweet as could be. I traded some books and she was even going to give me store credit but instead I gave her 10.00 dollars to help out a small business owner.
Caroline McBride: Packed full of all sorts of books. Not all romances.
Adam Woods: I loved this store! Great selection and the staff is so friendly, so helpful, I would recommend this store to everyone I know.
Stephanie Surls: Very nice owner; very helpful as well. Tons of great books.
Waco Porter: She's great talk to.
LaDonna Pigg: My family's favorite used bookstore in the KC area, or anywhere for that matter. You never know what treasures you may find. The proprietor is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Jim Dittemore: Friendly, knowlegeable and fair.

5. Steel's Used Books - Kansas City

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· 162 reviews

7313 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO 64118

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6. Barnes & Noble - Jackson County

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· 1267 reviews

420 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States

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Barnes & Noble: what do users think?
Ndue Sokoli: Nice
Nathan Sandy: Have always enjoyed going to this place, always leaving like four books
Monica Chao: Compared to other Barnes & Nobles stores, this one is not convenient, and not very user friendly.
BX Girl: The registers didn't work they were malfunctioning and we had to ask for the bathrooms to be cleaned and tp so we could use the bathroom while we were there
Jonathan Bolte: Much larger than the one in South Dakota, I enjoyed their selection of books, games, and memorabilia.
Amariah starr: Huge
Carlos W. Pozo Serrano: Hermoso lugar para comprar libros tomar un café ☕️
Nathan Ryan: Location claims to have 4 stories. After walking inside I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they have way more than that.
Renee Thomas: Great book store
Charla Roberts: It is so nice to walk into a book store!
Jewelle Savage: Love it
Jamie Brogan: The staff helped us find several books we were looking for. It is a great place to shop.
Kristin Gonzales: I love the barnes
Erin Fisher: Great bookstore with a large selection. Friendly helpful staff.
Cisco Martinez: Huge store!
Teresa Wilson: Nothing better on a rainy or cold day than to browse this spacious, bright lovely bookstore. No pesky employees nagging on me but well informed folks there to help me out when I need it. Absolutely love it.
John Clary: No restrooms open to their customers. I asked where their employees go to the restroom and they suggested that I go to Panera restaurant. I can't make this S*** up
Elizabeth Flenker: A wonderful verity of everything
yeraldin cox: It's a huge library. My husband, my kids and I love it.
Jokesama: The building was well organized, and everything was displayed beautifully.
Gregory Ramirez: The place to go if you need books, magazines, games, movies or music. This location is unique, w several different levels, each w own theme. Starbucks is also here. You can grab a coffee and browse whatever your heart desires.

7. Rainy Day Books - Westwood

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· 140 reviews

2706 W 53rd St, Fairway, KS 66205, United States

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Rainy Day Books: what do users think?
Paige Crosswhite: Best SCI FI recs!!
Gale Burrus: Wonderful selections and very helpful staff.
Cole Ehmke: Helpful staff. A nice local bookstore.
Bryce Baker: Cute book store.
kyndra Light: Amazing atmosphere, very friendly and knowledgeable staff! I will definitely be back! I also love that they have a way to buy/read books online and still support their shop, same with audiobooks.. which is a really cool way to support local! I snagged a book and they encouraged me to check out the local coffee shop as well which I just love seeing businesses support other businesses!
Wil Q: The book stoer had super kind staff, that was always looking to know their customers by name. The staff were very insightful on new book releases and upcoming info on new book series. Definetly a great local small business to support.
Brandy Crabill: We stumbled on this while headed to lunch while passing through and I am so happy we stopped. Every staff member was kind and each had great recommendations.
Kathryn Adams: Wonderful, friendly service and a great book selection!
Ethan Dunn: Online ordering is great! I feel good shopping here knowing I’m supporting local.
vicky werner: Cute book shop. Shop local!
Bill Kerns: The store has an outstanding variety of books to select. I can never go in there quickly to decide on what book to purchase. Also, they have a very kind and helpful staff.
Savannah Greenwood: This is the kind of bookstore you want to spend your Saturday afternoons in. There are lots of great books to check out from diverse genres.
Elizabeth Hopkins: Thank you for creating a customer experience that is exceptional. I called today to see if a book was in stock; a friendly voice answered and they had the book (which isn't always on the shelves in.... Midwestern.... bookstores - this is not a Jerry B Jenkins/Tim LaHaye-type place, thank goodness)! Super helpful and kindness to boot. We're so lucky to have this bookstore in our area!
Nancy Kollhoff: Great local bookstore with very helpful staff
Sandy Briggs: Great staff! Great books! Great fun!
Sarah LeGear: Great customer service and wonderful place to shop.
Ruth J. Heflin: A cozy, inviting space with attentive clerks. A great place to buy books.
Marianne Kaminski: I decided to stop in Rainy Day Books one day after driving by on my way home from work almost everyday. Upon entering I was greeted by a friendly employee asking if I needed help finding anything to which I declined, as I was just browsing. Five minutes later I was asked by a different employee if I needed help looking for anything. I declined yet again. Another ten minutes goes by when I am approached for a third time. I really doubt customers enjoy being harped on to this extent. If I decline help twice, then I don’t need to be asked a third time.Despite all the unnecessary inquiries, I had gathered a stack of potential reads when I was approached by a woman claiming to be the store manager asked if I was finding everything okay. I later heard this “store manager” speaking harshly to one of the employees. It was uncomfortable and embarrassing to witness. I decided this wasn’t a business worth giving my money to and left without buying anything.I am leaving two stars because the employees who did greet me were very kind and professional unlike their higher-up.
Calista Martin: I need to quit my job so I can read more. Every book looks good.
Chad Mestel: My local indie bookstore and they're great. We've ordered many books from them and never had any problems.
Taryn Parker: I went to Rainy Day Books for the first time, and I can’t recommend it enough. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and recommended so many good books to me, I couldn’t choose which book to pick up first. I’m excited to have found a local independent bookstore to call my own!

8. Half Price Books - Independence

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· 1253 reviews

20000 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057, United States

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Half Price Books: what do users think?
David Goldstein: Great book and dvd choices.
John Stewart: This Half Price Books is basically a Barnes and Noble now. They certainly don't honor the half the original price thing now, except on fairly new books. If you're just grabbing a copy of something to give to a friend and you grab an older copy that was originally 60 cents, expect to pay 3 dollars.I mean, it's a used book store.
Gwens Comics: Walked in and said, "good afternoon".Met with a sneer, "it's a 2 hour wait"Followed by a grin when I said "ok thanks".Good job sir, you scared "work" away. Your boss would be proud.
Adrian Baxley: Pretty neat place
Kim Waisner: Nice place to shop for books. You can sell your older books and get new ones at a discounted price.
Gary Welschmeyer: Great Books and great staff.
Chelsea Medlock: I enjoy browsing at Half-Priced Books. I never know what I will find there. The store is always clean and the staff is always helpful.
Walley Brown: Very organized price
Angel Barnes: I love this place, everytime I get paid I stop in because you never know what they will have in stock. I love that they have such a huge selection of best sellers and books you probably never even knew existed. It's a must for book lovers.
Karen Coates: I always come here when I am in town visiting family. I never know what I'm going to find, but I always find something great to buy. Thank you for eliminating plastic bags.
Kim Knox: So many books at great prices
Dolly R: Goede boeken en goedkoperDaar wordt je blij van
Paula Christman: Great place to buy books and they carry records too! Very friendly workers!
Zerelda Yocham (Shayia): One of my favorite places of all time! Although the prices are seeming to sky rocket recently. I guess it's a sign of the times.
Renee Adams: Friendly staff fair pricing
DwarfmanGaming “theDwarvenGamer”: The staff is super amazing every time I go in to sell or buy stuff there.
Sam E: Really great selection here and pretty well organized
Susie: Friendly staff. I was given a decent price for the books I was selling. And bought 3 new ones. I wish some of the sections had a better selection of titles, but overall it was great.
Tonya Bryan-Long: Best place to buy books. I don't care if they are used. Everyone is so nice and helpful.
Jamie Bruntmyer: Great books. At good prices. And they carry vinyle there too
Christopher Watts: Best hard to find book at a great price.

9. Half Price Books - Overland Park

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· 1506 reviews

8997 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212, United States

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Half Price Books: what do users think?
Valpirio Monteiro: Excelente curadoria de livros, calendários e cadernos belíssimos.
Melenia Ahmadi: Love this store.
Ashley Wellington: Lots of Book selections
John Geiger: Clean store and plenty of selections.
Gail Sawrie: They had a book that my husband really wanted at a great price!
Reva Keller: Great bookstore!
Larry McCool: Way too easy to FIND books you LOVE!
Carol Monaghan-Becker: Books, music, movies, well organized by subjectIn a neat, pleasant environment. They buy gently used also. Very helpful people
Helen Huezo: Awesome place 👍
Bears R Fuzzy: They have a good selection.
nancy montgomery: Love this bookstore!
Liyi F: Mixed selection, but not as severe discounts as I expected.
DJ Fprd: I was able to find what I was looking for with in a few minutes.
Jaime Lewis: Love the new location!
Teddy Noel: Dont expect much for your trade in books.
Anthony Seck: Didn't have many retro games but great atmosphere and nice place.
Alexa Meier: The new place is filled with everything a book lover needs to keep them busy for days. It is not a place that you can just go into and expect to spend 15 mins. No, you go in there to look at everything!! The selection changes daily. I have been there 3 times at the new location, and I always leave feeling like I missed areas even after being there for hours. I highly recommend going in for the adventure.
Jeremy: It has a great selection of used books, and many that were just recently released. And true to their name, all of them are half price (or less) of a new copy!
S Williams: Great prices and friendly staff.
James Foster: Very friendly staff

10. Wise Blood Booksellers - Jackson County

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· 44 reviews

4045 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States

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11. UMKC Bookstore - Jackson County

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· 176 reviews

5100 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110, United States

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12. Barnes & Noble - Kansas City

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· 1715 reviews

8625 Northwest Prairie View Rd Spac, Kansas City, MO 64153, United States

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13. White Light Bookstore, The Path Of Spirit - Kansas City

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· 24 reviews

1801 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

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14. Afterword Tavern & Shelves - Jackson County

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· 236 reviews

1834 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States

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15. B-Bop Comics North - Kansas City

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· 172 reviews

6320 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154

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16. Two Bits Media Collectibles - Kansas City

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· 2 reviews

6200 St John Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123

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17. Barnes & Noble - Leawood

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· 903 reviews

4751 W 117th St, Leawood, KS 66211, United States

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18. Half Price Books - Olathe

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· 1171 reviews

15309 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 66062, United States

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