We’re so excited to celebrate our 65th year of serving Bozeman and Gallatin Valley readers. Founded in 1957, this woman-led independent bookstore has become an anchor of Downtown Bozeman thanks to the support of our loyal and voracious readers. We are the bookstore everyone dreams of: two floors of hand-selected volumes, a knowledgeable and caring staff, and events to expand horizons. Country Bookshelf is a place to experience the power of literature and conversation, a place to feel welcomed and encouraged to explore ideas and identities.
Country Bookshelf is a big store with a big heart – and even bigger ideas about how books can be a powerful tool for change. We believe books help us to better understand our neighbors near and far, and we strive as a business to help build a world where all feel welcome and have access to books.
We would love to hear from you about your favorite memories of Country Bookshelf. You can submit memories to our virtual memory book, or post on social media using the hashtag #CB65th and tag @countrybookshelf. Keep an eye out for our podcast episode dropping this month with stories from booksellers past and present.
As we continue to unfurl through the Covid landscape, we have a growing event calendar full of both in-person and virtual events. We are increasing interaction with storytellers and readers through our social media, YouTube channel, and podcast, and are welcoming book clubs and other community programs back into our space.
We invite you to stop in and celebrate with us: share your memories, stop in at our neighbor Wild Joe’s Coffee Spot for a Bookshelf Brew, and show your Bookshelf some love. We find that a recommended read from our amazing booksellers pairs very well with our limited edition 65th Anniversary stickers, t-shirts, and tote bags!