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Well Read A welcoming neighborhood bookstore rooted in curiosity and connection. Good books, good company, and stories that bring people together.

Somehow we blinked and Halloween is here!Can't wait to see all the costumes at the Boos, Barks, and Badges parade tomorr...
10/31/2026

Somehow we blinked and Halloween is here!

Can't wait to see all the costumes at the Boos, Barks, and Badges parade tomorrow. Stop by the store for some sweets!

We're closing at 4:00 to head home for our own trick-or-treating fun.
🎃🍬👻

10/30/2026

I had every intention of posting some shop updates today, but then my first grade teacher walked through the door! My favorite part of this whole bookstore adventure is the people and today was quite the surprise.

I remember so many random things about first grade. Our classroom had an accordion divider and a door straight to the playground. We made crockpot applesauce and, after reading 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢, made lemon meringue pie.

That year, I got to pick out a book as a reward. No idea what I did to earn it, but I chose 𝘙𝘰𝘹𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘹𝘦𝘯. I still have that copy and made sure to stock it when picking books for the store.

I’ve had the pleasure of reconnecting with quite a few people from my elementary school (yay Mason Tigers!) since Well Read opened, which has been incredible. I definitely teared up when I pulled 𝘙𝘰𝘹𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘹𝘦𝘯 off the shelf with Mrs. Smith standing right there in my store.

Just for fun, I dug out the old yearbook. Here’s first grade Anna and Mrs. Smith…

There are still a few spots open for our November book club!The Bygone Book Society is reading 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥...
10/28/2026

There are still a few spots open for our November book club!

The Bygone Book Society is reading 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘪𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 this month. It's a post-WWII story about books, a little mystery, a little romance, and a rather unusual alibi.

If you love historical fiction (or need an excuse to read a book and get out of the house), we'd love to have you join us on November 11 from 6-7 PM!

Come by the store to pick up your copy and get signed up!

Happy release day! ✨📚Sarah J. Maas preorders are ready for pickup, and we have a few extra copies arriving later today! ...
10/27/2026

Happy release day! ✨📚

Sarah J. Maas preorders are ready for pickup, and we have a few extra copies arriving later today! They’ll be available in store while supplies last.

Feel free to call ahead to verify availability: 816.712.2665

Who remembers the thrill of a book fair?! We're bringing a little nostalgia to the back room at Well Read for a special ...
10/23/2026

Who remembers the thrill of a book fair?! We're bringing a little nostalgia to the back room at Well Read for a special event!

During the Downtown Lee's Summit Holiday Open House, wander to the back of the shop and see what you can find. Yes, the entry is narrow. Yes, you'll have to take turns. Let's just pretend it's the wardrobe door heading to Narnia. 😉

We're also kicking off our holiday book drive for 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, a local nonprofit supporting foster families. Starting November 6, we'll be collecting new books for local kids in foster care, from babies through teens. Board books, picture books, graphic novels, fiction, nonfiction, YA... it's 𝘈𝘓𝘓 good! Purchase a new book to donate at the store and we'll take care of the rest.

Come experience the book fair fun all over again and help us pass on some love to local kiddos. ❤️

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿
→ 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲 | 𝟰:𝟬𝟬-𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
→ 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳 | 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

Well Read will be open regular hours both days, and our Foster Light book drive will continue through at least the end of November.

Today is a special day! Winnie the Pooh turns 100 and bookseller Kelly turns... not 100! 🎉🍯Come wish Kelly a happy birth...
10/14/2026

Today is a special day! Winnie the Pooh turns 100 and bookseller Kelly turns... not 100! 🎉🍯

Come wish Kelly a happy birthday (she’ll be in the store from noonish–3:00) and enter to win this sweet Pooh bear and book!

If you haven’t met Kelly, you should! She’s a huge supporter of indie bookstores everywhere and has been instrumental in getting Well Read off the ground. When she isn’t at the store, the odds are pretty good she’s either reading a book, listening to a book podcast, or thinking about what book she’s going to read next. 😄

And after strongly encouraging me to get on the ball with sign-ups, I’m sure Kelly’s birthday wish is for me to let you know that we are officially signed up with Bookshop.org and Libro.fm!

If you’re looking to purchase a book online and would rather support our local store than a gigantic corporation, use our Bookshop.org link below. Prefer audiobooks? Libro.fm has you covered.

Buy books + benefit Well Read → https://bookshop.org/shop/wellreadkc

Listen + benefit Well Read → https://libro.fm/wellreadkc

Join me in celebrating Kelly and starting off her next trip around the sun with lots of love. Happy birthday!! 🫶🥳

Tonight is our inaugural Downtown Lee's Summit Witches Eve! Fly by Well Read for treats and an in-store special on a spe...
10/08/2026

Tonight is our inaugural Downtown Lee's Summit Witches Eve!

Fly by Well Read for treats and an in-store special on a spellbinding read. See you tonight, witches. 🧹🧙‍♀️

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