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.

NEW SUMMER HOURS!!!
Starting June, 2025 Isle of Books in Butte will be open 7 days a week!
We are now open:
Monday through Saturday: 10:00AM–5:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM-4:00PM

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 used books and paper ephemera to either Isle of Books location any time we’re open.

We Offer:

  • $2.00 store credit for most books
  • $1.00 store credit for kids’ books.
  • We also accept used records, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, plants, cool rocks, autographs, eggs, and you. Oh and pies, we’ll definitely take pies. 

Store Credit Details:

  • We track credit in our system – no need to keep track yourself, just tell us your name at checkout. 
  • Credit never expires
  • Can be shared!
  • Can be used toward any purchase in the store
  • Credit covers:
    • 50% of used book purchases
    • 25% of new book purchases

Donation Guidelines:

  • Please limit donations to four or fewer boxes at a time, if possible. If not, just let us know in advance and we will try our best to be accommodating. 
  • If bringing in large quantities, please use boxes or bags you don’t need back – this helps us process your books more efficiently. 

Our “No Trash” Policy:

  • If we can’t use a book, we will donate it to one of our partner organizations or recycle it, depending on condition. Currently Isle of Books donates books to numerous libraries (large and little free,) emergency shelters and food banks throughout the state
  • If we can help it, we will not send your book to the landfill.

Moving Away?

  • Isle of books is happy to donate credit to your favorite school, organization or institution. We’ll even make them an account if they don’t have one!

Consignment Policy:

  • Isle of books is happy to sell books valued by us at more than $200
  • You get 50% of the sale price.
  • We keep 50%.
  • If we sell your book online, we subtract shipping and fees before splitting the money. Just a warning, Amazon and Abebooks take about 35% of proceeds.
  • If your books don’t sell after 2 years, or you want them back sooner, just let us know.

    Valuation and Book Repair:

  • We’re happy to value your vintage and antiquarian books free of charge. To set up an appointment, please email isleofbooks@outlook.com or text 406-274-0102.
  • We also offer free advice and minor repairs for damaged books although we are currently unable to undertake any major repairs.

    Need Donated Books ?

  • Isle of Books is happy to donate books or credit to any organization in need. Please contact us at isleofbooks@outlook.com to organize.

Thanks so much for your help and cooperation!

Events

We’re beyond excited to welcome Montana’s own (and our dear friend) Russell Rowland to Isle of Books in Butte on Sunday, June 8th 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: Sunday, June 8th, 2025, 6:30 PM
  • Where: Isle of Books Butte, 43 E. Broadway St.
  • 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.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Medellee & your Isle of Books family


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  • Meet Marc Cameron, Author of “Breakneck”!

    Meet Marc Cameron, Author of “Breakneck”!

    1:00 PM-3:00 PM
    April 22, 2023
    Isle of Books Bozeman
    511 W Mendenhall St. Bozeman, MT 59715

    Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Marc Cameron! To celebrate the release of the fifth novel in his Arliss Cutter series, Marc Cameron will be at Isle of Books in Butte Friday, April 28th from 5:30-6:30 pm and at Isle of Books in Bozeman Saturday, April 29th starting at 1:00 pm.

    Retired Chief Deputy US Marshal and New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron’s Jericho Quinn Thriller Series debuted in 2011. Since then, he’s written eight Quinn novels and five Arliss Cutter novels featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska, including the most recent Cutter, COLD SNAP, and the upcoming BREAKNECK. Marc is the author of six Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novels for the Tom Clancy estate, including the most recent, RED WINTER and the upcoming COMMAND AND CONTROL.
    Continue reading to hear more about his newest book, Breakneck!
    A train ride into the Alaskan wilderness turns into a harrowing fight for survival for Deputy US Marshall Arliss Cutter,and a mother and daughter marked for death, in the fifth adrenaline-filled series installment from bestselling master of suspense Marc Cameron, author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE . . .
    Off the northeast coast of Russia, the captain and crew of a small crabbing vessel are brutally murdered by members of Bratva, the Russian mafia—their bodies stuffed into crab pots and thrown overboard. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore.
    In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Morehouse prepares for a trip to Alaska, unaware that a killer is waiting to take his revenge—by livestreaming her death to the world.
    In Anchorage, Alaska, Deputy US Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki are assigned to security detail at a judicial conference in Fairbanks. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It’s a simple, routine assignment—until the mother and daughter decide to explore the Alaskan wilderness on the famous Glacier Discovery train. Hiding onboard are the Chechen terrorists, who launch a surprise attack. While they seize control of the engine, Cutter manages to escape with Justice Townsend by jumping off the moving train—and into the unforgiving wilderness.
    With no supplies and no connection to the outside world, Cutter and the judge must cross a treacherous terrain to stay alive. Two of the terrorists are close behind. The others are on the train with the judge’s daughter—and they plan to execute her on camera. With so many lives at stake, Cutter knows there are only two options left: catch the train and kill them all . . . or all will be killed.
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  • Meet Marc Cameron, author of “Breakneck”!

    Meet Marc Cameron, author of “Breakneck”!

    5:30 PM-6:30 PM
    April 28, 2023
    Isle of Books Butte
    43 East Broadway, Butte MT 59701

    Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Marc Cameron! To celebrate the release of the fifth novel in his Arliss Cutter series, Marc Cameron will be at Isle of Books in Butte Friday, April 28th from 5:30-6:30 pm and at Isle of Books in Bozeman Saturday, April 29th starting at 1:00 pm.

    Retired Chief Deputy US Marshal and New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron’s Jericho Quinn Thriller Series debuted in 2011. Since then, he’s written eight Quinn novels and five Arliss Cutter novels featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska, including the most recent Cutter, COLD SNAP, and the upcoming BREAKNECK. Marc is the author of six Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novels for the Tom Clancy estate, including the most recent, RED WINTER and the upcoming COMMAND AND CONTROL.
    Continue reading to hear more about his newest book, Breakneck!
    A train ride into the Alaskan wilderness turns into a harrowing fight for survival for Deputy US Marshall Arliss Cutter,and a mother and daughter marked for death, in the fifth adrenaline-filled series installment from bestselling master of suspense Marc Cameron, author of TOM CLANCY POWER AND EMPIRE . . .
    Off the northeast coast of Russia, the captain and crew of a small crabbing vessel are brutally murdered by members of Bratva, the Russian mafia—their bodies stuffed into crab pots and thrown overboard. The killers scuttle the vessel off the coast of Alaska and slip ashore.
    In Washington, DC, Supreme Court Justice Charlotte Morehouse prepares for a trip to Alaska, unaware that a killer is waiting to take his revenge—by livestreaming her death to the world.
    In Anchorage, Alaska, Deputy US Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki are assigned to security detail at a judicial conference in Fairbanks. Lola is tasked with guarding Justice Townsend’s teenaged daughter while Cutter provides counter-surveillance. It’s a simple, routine assignment—until the mother and daughter decide to explore the Alaskan wilderness on the famous Glacier Discovery train. Hiding onboard are the Chechen terrorists, who launch a surprise attack. While they seize control of the engine, Cutter manages to escape with Justice Townsend by jumping off the moving train—and into the unforgiving wilderness.
    With no supplies and no connection to the outside world, Cutter and the judge must cross a treacherous terrain to stay alive. Two of the terrorists are close behind. The others are on the train with the judge’s daughter—and they plan to execute her on camera. With so many lives at stake, Cutter knows there are only two options left: catch the train and kill them all . . . or all will be killed.
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