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, Bozemanā€™s Used Book Emporium is one of Montanaā€™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 childrenā€™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 weā€™re open, so gather a few from your shelf and head on over to our used bookstore.

We are open:
Monday through Saturday: 10:00AMā€“5:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AMā€“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: 10:00AMā€“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 belovedĀ 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:Ā Friday, March 28th, 2025, 6:30 PM
  • Where:Ā Isle of Books, 511 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman
  • What else:Ā 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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  • 01
    October 1, 2023
    No events
  • 02
    October 2, 2023

    Bozeman Writers Group

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    October 2, 2023
    Bozeman Writers Group
    Isle of Books Bozeman
    511 W Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715

    Join Bozeman’s Writers Group forĀ  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.Ā  The Bozeman Writers Group meets every Monday, 6:00 PM at Isle of Books in Bozeman, 511 W. Mendenhall.

  • 03
    October 3, 2023
    No events
  • 04
    October 4, 2023
    No events
  • 05
    October 5, 2023

    Can I Read This?

    6:30 PM-8:00 PM
    October 5, 2023
    Isle of Books Bozeman
    511 W Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715

    Join Isle of Books, The Montana State University Library and The Bozeman Public Library in welcoming Russell Rowland, Keith McCafferty, Christi the Wordsmith, Kathleen McLaughlin, Allan Morris Jones and additional Montana authors in a public reading of challenged books. Thursday, October 5th during banned book week at Isle of Books. 511 W. Mendenhall in Bozeman! Refreshments will be available, and we’d be so incredibly gratefulĀ if you’d come and help support this very important cause with us!

  • 06
    October 6, 2023
    No events
  • 07
    October 7, 2023

    Let's Make Books Together!

    11:00 AM-2:00 PM
    October 7, 2023
    Isle of Books Bozeman
    511 W Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715

    Isle of Books would like to invite you and your children to help in the creation of a book! We know representation is paramount and that’s never more true than for children, who need to see themselves and their lives reflected in art. That’s why we’re asking community children to drive the content of a book that you and your kids create. We’re hoping to collate and publish the book, made fr0m the work of your children, for everyone to share in! If you’re interested, please join us Saturday, October 7th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm also at Isle of Books in Bozeman.