The Plainville Memorial Library to host signing for best-selling Kansas book

Author Roxie Yonkey, Goodland, will be signing her best-selling book “100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die” at the Plainville Memorial Library, 2-4 p.m., Friday, June 17, at 200 SW First, Plainville. Buy a book ahead of time at RoxieontheRoad.com/Shop.

“We’re excited to come to Plainville because we love libraries,” said Roxie. “Furthermore, Plainville

“Furthermore, Plainville is 10 minutes west of No. 67 Codell. Tornadoes struck that unlucky community on May 20 for three consecutive years.”

Clarence Audburn Gilbert, the first airmail pilot to die during a night flight, is listed in the 100 Things book. His bust stands outside the Plainville Post Office.

Yonkey has been writing about Kansas for over 30 years. The book “100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die” is her second book.

In 2020, she co-authored the book “Midwest Road Trip Adventures.” That book includes road trip guides for all 12 Midwest states. Yonkey wrote the Kansas chapter and the Black Hills section of the South Dakota chapter.

Additional signings are scheduled throughout the state. Check the schedule at RoxieontheRoad.com/ signings.

“We hope to see you at the Plainville Memorial Library June 17,” she concluded.