The 10 Best Bookstores in Kansas — 2026

We compared all 139 bookstores in Kansas on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Half Price BooksWichita Used

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(316) 652-2412 Website View listing

#2 · Al's Old and New Book StoreWichita UsedChildren'sManga

Tue–Sat 10am–5pm

(316) 264-8763 Website View listing

#3 · Barnes & NobleLeawood

Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(913) 491-4535 Website View listing

#4 · Eighth Day BooksWichita

Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm

(316) 683-9446 Website View listing

#5 · Chops ComicsLawrence Comics

Tue 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-8pm, Thu 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat 11am-5pm

(785) 766-3656 Website View listing

#6 · Claflin Books and CopiesManhattan

Sat 11:00am - 3:00pm

(785) 776-3771 Website View listing

#7 · Middle Ground BooksEmporia UsedChildren's

Tuesday — Friday: 11 am - 7 pm, Saturday — Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

(785) 614-3643 Website View listing

#8 · Pop Culture ComixOverland Park Comics

Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(913) 341-0040 Website View listing

#9 · The Book BarnLeavenworth UsedChildren's

M-F 2ishpm to 6pm, Sat 11isham to 5pm, Sun closed

(913) 682-6518 Website View listing

#10 · Walnut Valley BooksWinfield Children's

Mon-Wed 10am-6am, Fri-Sat 10am-6am

(620) 402-2747 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.