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.

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

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!

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