Left on Read, a Black-owned bookstore in Wichita, Kan., will be moving to a new, larger location next month. After nearly two years at 612 E. Douglas Ave., Suite 200, Left on Read will be relocating roughly two miles to 2721 E. Central Ave, Suite 121. The new space will be part of Revolutsia, a shopping complex made from shipping containers that features retail, dining, and a courtyard. Co-owners Latasha Eley Kelly and Corinthian Kelly will have around double the space for both books and events.
"When we opened Left on Read in November 2024, we believed in the mission to amplify representation, cultivate perspective, and empower community," they wrote in an announcement posted to Facebook. "We hoped Wichita would believe it too.
"You did. You bought books, attended events. You liked, commented, and shared. You supported Black authors. You shopped small, bought local, and supported Black-owned. You helped build this community."
The bookstore will remain open in its Douglas Ave location until the new space is ready to open, likely in July.
"Thank you for the outpouring of love and support following the news of our move," they wrote in an update. "We appreciate your patience and grace as we transition."