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How to Book Crawl
Hop from local bookstore to local bookstore, stamping your complimentary passport as you drop your new books into your
Cozy Book Crawl tote.
Make sure you visit at least 50% of the stores (10 stores).
Afterwards, meet at Fountain City Winery for a silent reading party, using your passport as entry.
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Afterword Tavern & Shelves
Basement Books
Bliss Books & Wine
Flagship Books
Helianthus Books
The Gilded Page
KD's Books
The Littlest Library
Monarch Books & Gifts
Monstera's Books
Ink & Page
Rainy Day Books
Read & Rooted
Seven Stories
Smitten Booktique
Trailhead Books
Turnsol Books
Under the Cover
PASSPORT BOOK
WRITE-INS
Babbling Bookery
The Friends of Olathe Public Library Bookstore
New Material Books
Find all store hours, addresses, deals, and events by clicking on their icons on the map.
Build Your Perfect Route
Plan your perfect route for each day of the crawl. We've pre-loaded this route planner with all of the stores' addresses for your convenience.
Mailed KCBC Passport
Price: FREE
Shipping: $7
Booklets will be available for free at participating bookstores only during the crawl on a first-come first-serve basis.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Ships to you directly if you RSVP before November 12.
- Collect stamps or stickers from each bookstore
- Completion Challenge: Visit over 50% of the participating bookstores and gain exclusive entry into the Silent Book Club + Awards show.
Exclusive KCBC Tote Bag
Price: $20
Elevate your Kansas City bookstore adventure with our one-of-a-kind Cozy Book Crawl tote, handmade by Bookish Bags KC! Each tote is uniquely crafted and features a hand-sewn liner for extra durability—perfect for carrying all your literary treasures.
Order your tote in advance to have it shipped directly to you before the event. It’s the perfect companion for your day of bookish adventures and a stylish memento of Kansas City’s vibrant bookstore scene.
Download Digital Passport
Didn't get to pre-order yours? Don't want to risk the stores running out?
Get a free Phone wallpaper or printable passport.
Build your best route
Pitt Stops (Deals)
3HALVES Brew Pub & BBQ | Liberty, MO
Show your KCBC Passport and get 10% off your meal.
Cookiedeiro | Oak Park Mall, Overland Park, KS
Get 10% off your order when you show your KCBC passport.
Café Ollama | Kansas City, MO
Show your KCBC passport and get 30% off one drink.
Good Karma Coffee | Kansas City, MO
Show your KCBC passport and get 15% off one item.
The Fillmore Café | Lee's Summit, MO
Show your KCBC passport and get 20% off your order.
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Only 500 may enter
The race is on! Only the first 500 with at least 50% of their stamps will be granted entry into the party.
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Food & drinks for purchase
Both alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks as well as food will be available for purchase.
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Enjoy the Silent DJ
Bring your brand new books we're sure you purchased from one of the KCBA member bookstores and read them while listening to different channels on your headphones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does KCBC start?
The crawl will be Friday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Nov. 30. Store hours vary. Click their icons on the interactive map to view their hours.
Where do I get my passport?
Passports will be mailed to you in advance. Additional passports will be available at participating stores in limited quantities.
What if I didn't reserve a passport?
You can still pick one up at participating bookstores on a first come first serve basis. You can also download a digital one here.
What time is the Silent Reading Party?
Silent Reading Party is Sunday, Nov. 30 from 4-8pm at J. Rieger and Co., 2700 Guinotte Ave.
Admission for first 500 crawlers with at least 10 passport stamps.
Do you have a map?
Yes. View the map here.
