# Event Details - **Event Name**: V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate this #1 New York Times bestselling author in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate Victorious with beloved author V.E. Schwab!Event LogisticsThis event takes place in Unity Temple's Sanctuary and includes a conversation between Victoria and a moderator.Doors Open - Event doors open at 6:00 p.m. While you may queue outside the venue, no access to the event space will be granted ahead of this time. If you have any accessibility concerns that preclude you from standing in line, please reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com to arrange a separate entry.Signed Books - Event books will be PRE-SIGNED and embossed by Victoria, and you will receive your pre-signed book upon check-in. There will not be any additional signing or photo line. Signing details are subject to change depending on author and publisher needs.ADA Accessibility - This event is hosted in the historic Unity Temple. While the Sanctuary space is ADA accessible, some seats are not (including the entire balcony). We offer specific ADA tickets to meet attendees' needs. Please read through the ticket options carefully if you have any concerns. You may also reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com for one of our staff members to personally assist you with your ADA needs or arrange for early entry.The BookVictoriousThe triumphant conclusion to the Villains series from V.E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.Eli Ever. Victor Vale.Two men, first best friends, then mortal enemies, each destined to be the other’s shadow.One left standing--but the game isn't over yetAgainst all the years–and the odds—a group of allies and arch rivals meet on a chess board set by an opponent they couldn’t have predicted….to see who will be victorious.The AuthorVICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books. Schwab's series and standalone titles for readers of all ages have made her a major literary figure, whose notable works include the Villains series, the Shades of Magic universe, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. When not haunting Paris streets or writing in the corner of her favorite coffee shop, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.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/ve-schwab-victorious-with-rainy-day-books/100001992094778107 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-10-07T23:00:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Unity Temple on the Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 42.84, max: 54.28, 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**: V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/48dc7059031a1397b633ec72b243f40445ae1e539898261eb854b63b56c2f7b0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc561809-gmir.jpg?v=1781820731 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** V.E. Schwab, Victorious 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. If V.E. Schwab, Victorious with Rainy Day Books sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "V.E. 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