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 ā€œNo Trashā€ 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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