# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate this University of Missouri professor in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple for Agatha Christie: The Mother of the Cozy Mystery with author Nancy West.This event includes a conversation in Unity Hall (downstairs at Unity Temple) with Nancy, along with an opportunity to get your book signed and personalized.The BookAgatha Christie: The Mother of the Cozy MysteryEmbark on a journey through the life behind the mother of cozy mysteries like M**der on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None with this captivating literary biography and stunning celebration of Agatha Christie.Step into the world of history’s most legendary mystery and crime writer—Agatha Christie!Inside, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the life, mind, and works of the Mother of the Cozy Mystery. Featuring quotes about (and from) the literary genius and excerpts from her suspenseful stories, this beautifully crafted literary biography is a celebration of Christie’s literary brilliance and timeless creations. With each page, you’ll learn all there is to know about the bestselling novelist of all time, from her early years to her lasting impact on pop culture.Whether you’re a longtime admirer of Christie or just beginning your literary adventure, uncover the unexpected mysteries behind the “Queen of Crime” with Agatha Christie!The AuthorNancy West is professor of English at the University of Missouri and the author of Kodak and the Lens of Nostalgia, and Tabloid, Inc.: Crimes, News, Narratives, as well as the Booklist and Library Journal star-reviewed Masterpiece: America’s Fifty-Year-Old Love Affair with British Television Drama. West’s books have earned her appearances on PBS’s American Experience and the BBC’s The Genius of Photography, as well as keynote talks at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the London School of Design; and the Amon Carter Museum. She is a regular contributor to Written By magazine, The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/nancy-west-agatha-christie-a-pocket-portrait-with-rainy-day-books/100001991512607820 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-07-30T23:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Unity Temple on the Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 26.82, max: 32.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Unity Temple on the Plaza - **lat**: 39.0421855 - **long**: -94.59507699999999 - **full address**: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/383962000b97b7f4c204392a20f637fd00e83f0869a39055339a5ffcbfa98e49-rimg-w1200-h600-dca2b8ac-gmir.jpg?v=1781493921 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books takes place on Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nancy West, Agatha Christie a Pocket Portrait with Rainy Day Books is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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