List of Independent
Bookstores in Montana
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Bookstores in Glacier Country & Southwest Montana
Glacier Country & Southwest Montana Cities
Whitefish
Bookworks
Address
244 Spokane Ave. # A
Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone
406-862-4980
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Missoula
Fact & Fiction
Address
220 N Higgins Ave.
Missoula, MT 59802
Phone
406-721-2881
Website
www.factandfictionbooks.com
Author Event Info
Opened in 1986, this Missoula staple hosts multiple events every week, including readings, signings, book clubs, and ‘Saturday Sidewalk Signings.’
Shakespeare & Co.
Address
103 S 3rd St. W
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone
406-549-9010
Website
www.shakespeareandco.com
Author Event Info
Hosts events with local and nationally-recognized authors, as well as community book clubs.
The Book Exchange
Address
2335 Brooks St.
Missoula, MT 59801
Phone
406-728-6342
Website
www.booksmontana.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Hamilton
Chapter One Bookstore
Address
252 W Main St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone
406-363-5220
Website
www.chapter1bookstore.com
Author Event Info
Hosts a ‘dinner with the author’ series where readers buy tickets to enjoy a special dinner and conversation with local and visiting authors. Also hosts book clubs, storytelling workshops, and meet-and-greets with authors from around the country.
Helena
Aunt Bonnie’s Books & Gifts
Address
419 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601
Phone
406-443-3093
Website
www.facebook.com/auntbonnies
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Montana Book Company
Address
331 N Last Chance Gulch
Helena, MT 59601
Phone
406-443-0260
Website
www.mtbookco.com
Author Event Info
Hosts book clubs and other events. Has a page on their website listing specific criteria local authors must meet if they want to sell their books on consignment.
Butte
Isle Of Books
Address
43 E Broadway St.
Butte, MT 59701
Phone
406-782-9520
Website
www.isleofbooksshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts a weekly writers group and occasional author events/presentations. Has another location in Bozeman that only sells used books.
The Corner Bookstore
Address
1877 Harrison Ave.
Butte, MT 59701
Phone
406-299-3168
Author Event Info
Located in a 100-year-old home, this store has hosted events in the past (including a ‘Books On Tap’ book club), but not for a few years.
Silver Star
Granny’s Country Store
Address
5338 MT-41
Silver Star, MT 59751
Phone
406-287-3605
Website
www.grannysstore.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Dillon
The Bookstore
Address
26 N Idaho St.
Dillon, MT 59725
Phone
406-683-6807
Website
www.dillonbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Located in a historic building, this bookstore specializes in books that focus on Montana and the western United States. Hosts frequent book signings and ‘meet the author’ events.
Bookstores in Yellowstone Country & Central Montana
Yellowstone Country &
Central Montana Cities
Great Falls
Cassiopeia Books
Address
606 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone
406-315-1515
Website
www.cassiopeiabooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts monthly ‘poetry and prose’ readings, book swaps, author talks, and more.
Augusta
Latigo & Lace
Address
122 Main St.
Augusta, MT 59410
Phone
406-562-3665
Website
www.latigoandlace.com
Author Event Info
This art gallery, gift shop, coffeeshop, and bookstore focuses on local Montana offerings. They’ve hosted author events in the past, but not for a few years.
Lewistown
Keystone Bookstore
Address
417 W Main St.
Lewistown, MT 59457
Phone
406-535-8133
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Rising Trout Cafe & Bookstore
Address
217 W Main St.
Lewistown, MT 59457
Phone
406-535-4999
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Townsend
Reading Leaves Bookstore
Address
401 Broadway St.
Townsend, MT 59644
Phone
406-396-4168
Website
www.readingleaves.net
Author Event Info
Has a ‘Community Event Nook’ that can be reserved for events, parties, concerts, meetings, etc. Also hosts book clubs and other authors events.
Bozeman
Country Bookshelf
Address
28 W Main St. Rear
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone
406-587-0166
Website
www.countrybookshelf.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent book signings, author conversations, presentations, and showcases.
Livingston
Elk River Books
Address
122 S 2nd St.
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone
406-333-2330
Website
www.elkriverbooks.com
Author Event Info
Specializes in rare books and books by local/regional authors, but also sells new books. Hosts readings, signings, lectures, music performances, and more.
Wheatgrass Books
Address
120 N Main St.
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone
406-451-1066
Website
www.wheatgrassbooks.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore, gallery, giftshop, and juice bar. Hosts community events like art walks, book release parties, and more.
West Yellowstone
Book Peddler
Address
106 N Canyon St.
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone
406-646-9358
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Red Lodge
Beartooth Bookstore
Address
24 Broadway Ave. S
Red Lodge, MT 59068
Phone
406-445-3038
Website
www.beartoothbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bookstores in Missouri River Country
Missouri River Country
Cities
Fairview
Page Turners
Address
214 S Central Ave.
Fairview, MT 59221
Phone
406-742-5700
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bookstores in Southeastern Montana
Southeastern Montana
Cities
Billings
This House Of Books
Address
116 N 29th St. Ste B
Billings, MT 59101
Phone
406-534-1133
Website
www.thishouseofbooks.com
Author Event Info
This bookstore/tea shop is a co-op owned by its members, many of whom are local authors. Very supportive of indie authors!
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