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Kansas City’s Bookish Boom Continues | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s midtown is exploding as a literary hotspot, with a fourth book-focused spot—Hardback Books—set to open soon in Martini Corner. Owned by lifelong reader and published author Timothy Finley, this sci-fi and fantasy haven joins a growing cluster of indie bookstores including Afterword Tavern, Shelves, Outland Mercantile, and romance-only Under the Cover—all within blocks of each other. Finley envisions a cozy, community-driven space with comfy seating and big windows, aiming to host events like book clubs to deepen connections among genre fans. With flexible hours and a focus on…
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