Watermark Books & Cafe

Watermark Books & Cafe has been Wichita's literary living room since 1977, earning a devoted following through decades of excellent curation and community engagement. The store's College Hill location puts it in one of Wichita's most walkable and charming neighborhoods, and the full-service cafe makes it easy to spend an entire afternoon browsing and eating. The author events program is one of the most ambitious in the Great Plains, regularly drawing nationally prominent writers who might otherwise skip flyover country. The Kansas and Plains authors section celebrates the literary talent of the region, from classic prairie voices to contemporary writers exploring what it means to live in the heartland. The children's section is a destination in its own right, with knowledgeable staff who match young readers with perfect picks.