On a crisp, rainy October afternoon, booths filled the open-air Monster Market at the Merriam Marketplace. Between tables of handmade crafts and Halloween treats, a teal-blue trailer stood out against the gray sky. Lined with wooden shelves along its front and back, the caravan was small but striking—a mobile bookstore called Novel Adventure KC.

When I stopped by, the pop-up was quiet, allowing me to take in the trailer’s aesthetic and the neatly lined shelves. Every book was organized with care, and the arrangement was made more charming by modest displays of tote bags, candles, pins, and other bookish items.

Novel Adventure KC is the creation of Shannon Langdon and Crystal Fritz, two special education teachers who share a lifelong love of reading. The pair launched their mobile booksto

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