Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T L Y M O N T A N A M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 0 26 SECOND EDITION BOOKS BUTTE This has to be my personal favorite used bookstore in Montana. Wandering through it is something akin to reconnoitering through different eras of Butte itself. Located in the middle of historic down- town, there are naturally big swaths of books on mining, Catholi- cism, and a lot of rare and out of print hardcovers from the heyday of Butte, America. But there's also a wonderfully spritely section of science fiction, history, and even horror. As an illustrative exam- ple, I picked up a few Stephen King paperbacks, several volumes of European history, a lovely old clothbound guide to the saints, a field guide to Montana's geology, and (I'm not ashamed to admit) a fistful of sci-fi paperbacks. Then the next day, I couldn't help going back for more—and I still had money left over for lunch. ELK RIVER BOOKS LIVINGSTON A particularly charming spot in Livingston's particularly charm- ing downtown area, Elk River Books contains a fascinating variety of new and used books, from a robust section of Montana and West- ern authors to an absolutely tantalizing assortment of new popular and genre fiction. If that were not enough, owners Marc Beaudin and Andrea Peacock (both members of the Antiquarian Booksell- ers' Association of America) have cultivated a terrific selection of very rare and collectible books to tempt you. Elk River Books also aims to be an important part of Montana book culture by host- ing talks and events with authors like Terry Tempest Williams, Rick Bass, Peter Matthiessen, and more. MONTANA VALLEY BOOKSTORE ALBERTON If you've read this far, then it's very likely that you might appre- ciate the almost narcotic smell of old books. Addicts of that indescribable (and inimitable) smell will surely get their fix at the Montana Valley Bookstore. Boasting a selection of 100,000 used books, it's a veritable maze of treasures – you never know what you'll find. This one of a kind bookstore has been featured in numerous magazines, news, and blogs over the years, including American Profile, the Neglected Books blog, the Quivering Pen blog, and, of course, the Missou- lian and the Billings Gazette. Labyrinthine and unforgettable, the Montana Valley Bookstore is a book lover's fantasy. Plus Hansel, the store cat, is adorable. ww w.flybillings.com B I L L I N G S L O G A N I N T E R N A T I O N A L A I R P O R T BIL Seattle Salt Lake City San Diego Los Angeles Las Vegas Phoenix Denver Havre Glendive Sidney Wolf Point Glasgow BIL Dallas Daily Direct Flights Weekly Direct Flights Seasonal Direct Flights Daily Flights in Montana Minneapolis B I L L I N G S L O G A N I N T E R N A T I O N A L A I R P O R T BIL Seattle Portland Salt Lake City Los Angeles Las Vegas Phoenix Denver Chicago Minneapolis Havre Glendive Sidney Wolf Point Glasgow BIL Dallas Daily Direct Flights Weekly Direct Flights Seasonal Direct Flights Daily Flights in Montana Montana is a 4-season adventure! Your opportunities start with exceptional air service and accessibility. CREATE A MONTANA MEMORY. Start your adventure with us!

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