Welcome to Prospero’s Books & Media

Founded in 1997 with three floors of books and media, meet and take home the greatest minds in history, or join in on KCs finest, running conversations at the counter. Located in the scrum of KC’s bohemia. A five-minute ride from the Plaza and downtown convention district. Make a day of it: grab a drink and a bite just outside our door along 39th Street’s restaurants and bars.

BUY

From Dr. Seuss to Dr. Gonzo: 3 floors, 70 categories, 50,000 titles of BOOKS, vinyls, CDs & film in an historic 1890 building. Peruse titles, check out the art-n-oddities, find a nook or cranny and read a while.

SELL & TRADE

We buy & trade for your books in good condition. Trade value towards something in the store (it goes on file) or for cash. Come visit and just ask about the process. We promise to not bite.

HOURS

 We like to say: We're open when we're open. That being said, we've been open 362 days a year for 30 years!
We try to get the doors open between 10:30-11am and keep them open until 8pm. On Sundays we open a smidge later and close a bit earlier.

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1800 W 39th St,
Kansas City, MO 64111
MON-SAT 10:30AM–8PM-ish (Sometimes later if busy)
SUNDAY 11AM–6PM-ish 
(Sometimes later if busy)
(816) 531-9673
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