| Abstract | Review of locally-owned (non-chain) bookstores with photos and descriptions of the following: (1) Bookenders in Platte City, (2) Glenn Books at 1227 Baltimore Avenue, (3) Bennett Schneider at 300 Ward Parkway, (4) Whistler's at 427 Westport Road, (5) Westport Bookstore at 14 Westport Road, (6) New Earth at 2 West 39th Street, (7) Brookside Bookstore at 116 West 63rd Street, (8) Great Escape at Metcalf South Shopping Center, (9) Grandview Book Gallery in Grandview, and (10) several individuals selling books out of their homes, etc. Various details about the unique characteristics of each bookstore, including its specialties and owner, etc. |
