Isle of Books

For us, the bound and written word isn’t just our business, it’s our all-consuming obsession. We’re proud to say that Isle of Books is a store with deep Montana roots. Established in 2013 by Medellee Antonioli, a fifth-generation Montana woman, Isle of Books began as a humble amazon account, selling books online. In 2019, after completing a Masters in Library and Information Science at the University of Denver, Medellee returned home and purchased the Used Book Emporium in Bozeman. Within two years, Isle of Books became one of Montana’s largest and highest rated independent bookstores.

In 2020, Medellee purchased her grandmother Jo’s iconic Butte store Books and Books. A few months later, Medellee and her incredible mother Susan Rosten bought and began to restore the historic Southern Hotel in Uptown Butte. Books and Books (now Isle of Books and Books) moved to the larger location in December, which is being filled to the rafters with more new and used books.

Today, between both locations, Isle of Books maintains over 100,000 new and used titles available for sale in-store and online, from every kind of fiction to the whole gamut of nonfiction, as well as records, gifts, and more. Plus, we’ve got the friendliest batch of bibliophiles west of the Mississippi, all of them just aching to make a recommendation. If you’re as book obsessed as us, you’ll want to put both Isle of Books locations on your Montana must-visit list!

Bozeman

Isle of Books, Bozeman’s Used Book Emporium is one of Montana’s largest independent used bookstores, with over 75,000 books. Our Bozeman location maintains a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books, a variety of vintage and antiquarian titles and wonderful children’s and young adult sections. Stop by to browse our well-organized shelves of: Fiction, Classics, Montana, History, Poetry, Foreign language, Business, Animals & Nature, Science & Mathematics, Philosophy, DIY, Crafts, Diet & Health, Travel, Religion and more! You can bring in books to trade every day that we’re open, so gather a few from your shelf and head on over to our used bookstore.

We are open:
Monday through Saturday: 10:00AM–5:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM–5:00PM

Our address is:
511 W. Mendenhall
Bozeman, Montana 59715

Email:
isleofbooks@outlook.com

Give us a call:
(406) 219-3581

Butte

Founded more than 40 years ago, Books & Books, now Isle of Books & Books in Butte houses more than 40,000 new and used titles. Owner Medellee Antonioli purchased the store from her grandmother, Jojamette Antonioli in November, 2020 and moved the store to its new location, the historic Southern Hotel at 43 E. Broadway in December 2021. Come browse our floor to ceiling custom built wood shelves filled with new and beautiful antiquarian books.

We are open:
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00AM–5:00PM

Our address:
43 E Broadway St. Butte, MT 59701

Email:
butte@isleofbooksMT.com

Give us a call:
(406) 782-9520

Our Book Credit Program

Bring in your gently used books to either location any time we’re open. We offer $2.00 credit for most books and are happy to take used records, CDs and DVDs as well. We also have a “no trash” policy. If we cannot use a book, we either donate it to the library or recycle it depending on the condition. Your books will not end up in the garbage. Store credit is maintained by us in our system, it can be applied towards the purchase of anything in the store and it never expires. Note, store credit applies to half used book purchases (if you buy $10 in books, your store credit will cover $5) and one quarter of new book purchases.

Events

We’re beyond excited to welcome Montana’s own (and our dear friend) Russell Rowland to Isle of Books on Friday, March 28th at 6:30 PM!

Russell will be sharing stories from his newest book BE A MAN: Raised in the Shadow of Cowboys – a heartfelt memoir about growing up in the West and navigating what masculinity means when you’re surrounded by men of few words.

You might already know Russell as the talented author behind eight books, including the beloved Fifty-Six Counties and the critically-acclaimed Arbuckle trilogy. He’s been capturing Montana’s spirit and stories for years, and we’re thrilled to have him stop by for this special evening.

The details:

When: Friday, March 28th, 2025, 6:30 PM
Where: Isle of Books, 511 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman
What else: Snacks and refreshments (because books and snacks go together perfectly!)

This is sure to be a beautiful and interesting night of stories, conversation, and community. Russell’s down-to-earth approach and honest storytelling always make for memorable events, and we can’t wait to share this evening with you all.

Bring your friends, bring your questions, and lets explore unspoken codes of western masculinity together.

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Bozeman Writers Group
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
December 5, 2022
Bozeman Writers Group
Isle of Books Bozeman
511 W Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715

Join Bozeman’s Writers Group for a workshop-style meeting where you will receive feedback (and give feedback in return) from a variety of writers on both what is working about your piece and what is not. The Bozeman Writers Group meets every Monday, 6:00 PM at Isle of Books in Bozeman, 511 W. Mendenhall.
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December 10, 2022
Meet father/daughter author team Ephie and Celia Risho!
1:30 PM-3:00 PM
December 10, 2022
Isle of Books Butte
43 East Broadway, Butte MT 59701

Miss the Bozeman event? Come check out our Butte store and meet the incredible father/daughter author team Ephie and Celia Risho, And don’t forget to get your signed copy of each book in the incredible Elementalists series, Saturday, December 10th, from 1:30-3:00 pm at Isle of Books in Butte, 43 E. Broadway St.
Join us at Isle of Books from 3 to 5 pm on December 10 to meet Dorothy Bradley, author of "In Celebration," and editor and contributor to "To Make A Better Place."
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
December 10, 2022
Isle of Books Bozeman
511 W Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715

Join us at Isle of Books from 3 to 5 pm on December 10 to meet Dorothy Bradley, author of “In Celebration,” and editor and contributor to “To Make A Better Place.”
“To Make A Better Place” is written by some of the politicians and activists that presided over Montana’s revolutions in environmentalism and natural resources in the 1960s and 1970s. Several prominent politicians and activists will be on hand to offer their reminiscences, read from their work, and answer questions.
“In Celebration” is a collection of essays by former Montana State Representative Dorothy Bradley which offers up plenty of love, learning, beauty, hope, and heart.
Can’t wait to see you there!
“Dorothy Bradley has been an inspiring public servant and protector of the environment in
Montana for her entire adult life, leading with a generous spirit and good faith, and this collection
is full of wisdom, history, and heartbreak. It’s a beautiful record of an essential life.”
—Maile Meloy, author of Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It and Half in Love

Bozeman Writers Group

Meet father/daughter author team Ephie and Celia Risho!

Join us at Isle of Books from 3 to 5 pm on December 10 to meet Dorothy Bradley, author of "In Celebration," and editor and contributor to "To Make A Better Place."