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Blog: Why I quit my job to open a bookstore
Today is my last day at my corporate job – next week I’m opening a local bookstore...
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We visited all 14 of KC's indie bookstores to find the ultimate road trip list:
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The Kansas City Bookstore Road Trip
After tons of research and visits to all 14 local-ish indie bookstores, we feel confident that we’ve charted the best Bookstore Tour in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Bookstore Road Trip
After tons of research and visits to all 14 local-ish indie bookstores, we feel confident that we’ve charted the best Bookstore Tour in Kansas City.
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Visit all 14 of Kansas City's Independent Books...
Kate, Laine and I visited all 14 of Kansas City’s independent bookstores while we were researching our KC Indie Bookstore Tour. Who knew that we have FOURTEEN bookstores? Some of...
Visit all 14 of Kansas City's Independent Books...
Kate, Laine and I visited all 14 of Kansas City’s independent bookstores while we were researching our KC Indie Bookstore Tour. Who knew that we have FOURTEEN bookstores? Some of...
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Top 10 New Releases For Your Summer TBR Stack
Every spring I get excited for long days by the pool with a great book – or two or three – in my pool bag. Here are 10 great reads that I’m very much...
Top 10 New Releases For Your Summer TBR Stack
Every spring I get excited for long days by the pool with a great book – or two or three – in my pool bag. Here are 10 great reads that I’m very much...
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