Eighth Day Books

Category:	Used Book Store
Address:	2838 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214, USA
Phone:	+1 316-683-9446
Site:	eighthdaybooks.com
Rating:	4.9
Working:	10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–6PM Closed

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Tom Lawson

First of all, this is not your typical Christian bookstore predominantly focusing on the latest Christian bestsellers and geared to casual readers. This bookstore focuses on a wide variety of what might be broadly called academic-level writings in fields such as theology, liturgical history, philosophy, and a host of others. Its 25,000+ volumes are drawn from major publishers all over the world. Most are in English, although a reasonable number of works in Latin, German, and so forth are also present. Not everything youll find will be books, of course. But, even the so-called "gift items" differ from the typical figurines you see at other religious bookstores. High quality icons, many kinds of crosses and crucifixes, and oversize "coffee table" books abound. This is certainly the finest theological bookstore I have happened across in more than 30 years of work in higher education. One question that seems to always come up is why is it in Wichita, Kansas (rather than near one of the major seminaries or theological graduate programs in the country)? The answer, it would seem, is simply that Wichita is where the owners lived when they decided to create such a bookstore. A significant amount of their business is done through the internet, which also explains why location is not as essential as it might have been twenty or thirty years ago.

Veal Slab

This store is so beautiful. The staff are awesome. The atmosphere is incredible, just the way a good new and used bookstore should feel. Its built into a house, and its accentuated with nice chairs, seating areas, and a good selection of fiction, non-fiction, religious, and so much more material. Take your kids and family on your way to getting some ice cream or something! The feeling and vibe hit the spot. A fun place.

A Private User

I was hesitant to check this place because I had initially thought they would only sell religious books. I was pleasantly surprised by the great variety of books they sell. I love the beautiful old building and the workers are very helpful. I like the huge selection of mostly used books. Check this place out!

A Private User

My favorite bookstore in Kansas! Charming building, super nice and helpful booksellers, plus a fantastic selection of wonderful books. I could spend all day there! Dont miss this hidden gem in one of the neatest areas of Wichita.

Joe Noga

I really like this book store. They have a large selection of religious literature. I mean, they have other books as well, that is just what stuck out to me. I felt very "at home" here.

Esther R. Hoffman

Wonderful atmosphere. Kids will love visiting the "Hobbit Hole" in the basement. Adults will love having access to all manner of classics and rare books.

Caleb Massey

Staff are always very helpful. Once they left a book for me on the back step on a Sunday and I left the money in the mailbox. Now thats service!!

Michael Packard

Eclectic, homey bookstore. Theyll order it for you if they dont have it. Friendly and knowledgeable proprietors.

James Lewis

Wichitas center for cultured. Extremely welcoming. Great books and friends to be found here!

Dakota Harms

Great atmosphere, lots of books youd have a hard time finding anywhere else. Great staff

Forest Cornwell

Great place to get books of substance. A quiet place to relax. Staff is great.

Logan Parrish

Incredible selection and the ambiance beckons the soul to read.