Eighth Day Books

Eighth Day Books occupies a unique niche in the American bookselling landscape, specializing in the great books tradition, theology, philosophy, and classical literature from its Wichita storefront on East Douglas Avenue. Founded in 1988, the store has built a national reputation among readers who seek books of lasting significance rather than passing trends. The theology section spans the full breadth of Christian tradition, from the Church Fathers to contemporary theologians, while the philosophy collection ranges from ancient Greece to modern continental thought. The rare books room contains treasures that draw collectors and scholars from across the region. The store's great books reading groups have fostered deep intellectual community in Wichita for decades, and the annual catalog is anticipated by a loyal mail-order clientele that extends far beyond Kansas. Eighth Day proves that a bookstore with a clear identity and uncompromising standards can build a devoted audience anywhere.