Awesome spot! Scored a great book on mushrooms as well as some smaller souvenirs and a map of…read moreWyoming. Highly recommend! Great service too!

Loved this bookstore! It's so cute and has everything you could think of. Has a whole section for…read morelocal books.

Really cool coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The bookstore is neat as well…read more This is a great stop if you're on your way into Yellowstone.

Book Peddler ended up being one of our favorite discoveries in West Yellowstone. In a town where…read morebreakfast options can be somewhat limited, service can move at a different pace than larger cities, and many establishments don't open particularly early, Book Peddler fills a nice niche by serving good coffee, made-to-order breakfast items, and offering a genuinely enjoyable bookstore to browse before heading into Yellowstone. I'd still suggest checking their website for seasonal hours, but we found them open early enough to comfortably fuel up before entering the park. The coffee program is surprisingly strong for a small tourist town bookstore café. They offer several locally roasted coffees, including lighter roasts, darker roasts, and decaf options, along with espresso drinks and specialty coffee beverages. We found the coffee to be among the better options available in town. The breakfast menu was another pleasant surprise. Rather than relying solely on pastries or grab-and-go items, many of the offerings are prepared to order. You'll find breakfast burritos, sandwiches, vegetarian selections, and meat options, giving most travelers enough variety to satisfy differing tastes. It's one of the few places in West Yellowstone where you won't be steered towards elk or bison! During our visit they offered both vegetable and ham quiches, along with chili. Everything we tried was fresh, satisfying, and felt like a step above what we expected to find in a small gateway community. Service is solid, though perhaps not spectacular by large-city standards. Orders can take a little while during busier periods, but honestly it felt very much on pace with West Yellowstone as a whole. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and seemed genuinely interested in making sure guests had a good experience. Given the town's relative isolation and dependence on deliveries, it's also not uncommon for certain items to occasionally be unavailable, whether that's a specific milk option, produce item, or pastry. We found the staff to be upfront about availability, and it never materially detracted from the experience. The bookstore itself is worth spending some time in, even if you originally stopped by only for coffee. The selection leans heavily into Yellowstone, national parks, western fiction, travel, and regional history. It's a much better place to find a unique souvenir or gift to bring home than another shop selling the same T-shirts, magnets, and trinkets found throughout town. Final Thoughts: Book Peddler quietly does several things well at once. It's a good coffee shop, a surprisingly strong breakfast stop, and an independent bookstore that rewards browsing. If you're spending a few days in West Yellowstone, I would recommend making at least one morning visit before heading into the park. We enjoyed it enough that it became part of our Yellowstone routine. -AC

The cutest quaint super expansive and adorable bookstore in the heart of downtown Bozeman. It was…read morehard to not buy $100+ worth of books. Adorable bookmarks, enamel pins, and staff favorites posted throughout the store. Staff was so friendly!

What a treasure! This friendly bookstore has two floors of books, cards, magazines and travel maps…read more A great place to browse for picture albums of Montana and local folk history. There is a great selection of outdoor hiking and sports books. Something for everyone!

Top quality bookstore that would be right at home in any major metropolitan area. And in finding it…read moreon a Livingston, Montana side street, even a casual book lover will be pleasantly surprised by the wide selection and high quality of its volumes, not to mention the unexpectedly fair prices. Most definitely worth a visit. Or two.

I ordered a signed copy of Kamala Harris' new book 107 Days. My adult son also ordered a signed…read morecopy. Elk River Books apparently fancy themselves as not only being a bookstore, but also amateur internet sleuths. Unfortunately, they're not very good at it. This book was being sold as "one per order". Somewhere along the way, Elk River Books decided to change that to "one per family name". They cancelled my order and sent me an email stating that it appeared I was attempting to get around their "one per household" (they can't seem to make up their mind how many to sell) rule by ordering under my husband's name and having the book delivered to a neighboring home, whom Elk River also stated "per an internet search, the Kulinski's live there". As I stated, Elk River Books should stick to selling books because their detective skills SUCK. Even after I responded to their email informing them that our ADULT son, who shares my husband's name. RENTS the house next door from the Canadian family that owns it, they have not bothered to apologize to me or reinstate my order. Both myself and my son are HUGE fans of Kamala Harris. Now, thanks to the overinflated egos of Elk River Books, one of us will not be getting a signed book. I cannot recommend enough that you find another bookstore to patronize. This was complete overreach and absolute petty BS on the part of Elk River Books.

I knew I loved Livingston MT for the drive over from Bozeman MT and for the galleries and coffee…read morebut today was extra special! We found Sax & Fryer! I never did get around to the books, it was all the other goodies! Bought a fountain pen and two replacement water color brushes (replacing the two our dog ate). Who ever orders the books does a great job of curation. And one of the woman that worked there and I had a great time chatting since we'd both been cartographers in our early lives, both had used hand cranked cash registers and had both lived in the Denver area, a few years even at the same time! Too bad it is a 1200 mile round trip! Next summer...

Wonderful store full decorated with great historic pictures. Stop in and buy some locally made…read morecards and chat with the two lovely ladies that run the store!

As a first time visitor to Billings Montana, there have been many things that have surprised me in…read morea good way and many things that have shocked me and the worst way possible. Unfortunately ThebHouse of Books & Tea would fall into the latter category. I've actually visited this bookstore three time. The first time I made a purchase, the second two times was to browse I'm hopes of purchasing and the third time was to offer my assistance volunteeringly. On my third visit I was met with hatred and prejudice and worst - judgement. It's so unfortunate given the nature of their business... selling books. I expected to find a group of creative, free thinking, intellectuals. What I discovered was a person full of hate.and emptiness. I wouldn't waste my time unless of course you are the type of individual to support this type of "thinking."

We just went to This House of Books for the first time yesterday. The general manager was…read moreincredibly hospitable and helped me choose a delicious tea. We came for the children's books, and I was pleased to see many selections I'd yet to see elsewhere. The prices are definitely higher than an online purchase, but you vote with your dollar, and this is one business I'm glad to support where I can! The general manager told me it's actually a book co-op, owned by share holders. It was very interesting to learn about! We will be frequenting this location when we are in the market for new books or just a relaxing cup of tea!

I went on a date and she told me about this place. It has a big selection. The owner said it has…read morebeen around for many years. I've only been a few times, but each time I find something. On e a good year I'll read 100 plus books, So big selections are great. And I like to walk into stores. I'm not big on online shopping. It just isn't the same experience.

The staff are always so helpful in making sure I find what I'm looking for, and the selection is…read moreexcellent and ever changing. There are always new books to look at and buy! Everything is sold for a very fair price.

THE place for fun little gifts. There are eclectic socks, luxurious bath products, books, cards,…read moreyou name it! You'll find unique things here that are sure to delight.

Received a necklace for Christmas from The Thistle. My childhood best friend sent with it saying…read morewear knowing you are loved. The quality is astounding!!! Best gift of my lifetime. Thank you Thistle for stocking your store with meaningful quality merchandise that will touch this Oklahoma heart!!!!