Isle of Books (also Used Book Emporium) moved to this new location. I was never at the old…read morelocation, so I can't compare, but this shop has used books in every genre imaginable and even a few that aren't for all ages. I'm sure there's a logic to how it is set up, the sections are marked, but I still had a hard time figuring out the order. For me that's okay because I enjoy the browsing. The store was busy, with people dropping off and picking up books, including those picking up online orders. For those looking for something, the employees went out of their way to assist. There are a couple of chairs available for those who like to sit and read before they buy. Near the counter are hardcover books, old books, that always look great with an old-school library vibe, but stacked on shelves to the ceiling that made it difficult to see. I noticed a few school-subject books from the early 1900s that were an eye-opening adventure. The check-out process can be a small challenge if you're in a hurry and picked up a book that isn't marked with the price. Because Isle of Books also has a strong internet sales business, the manager may check the online price and then discount from that because the purchase is in-person, and they save on shipping. Books are scanned and entered into the computer system, but with the sheer number of books, things can be missed. In any case, I came away with a couple of old hardcover books that have been a fun and challenging read. Language and the readability of it have evolved in the last fifty-to-a hundred years. My least favorite part of this shop is the parking outside the building. There are only a few spots and one entrance to it so it can be frustrating and challenging to enter/exit and particularly in the winter as you snow mounts. Parking on the street is probably a better option. In any case, it's an incredibly fun store.

Great, traditional, old, used book store - where you can wander around and find things you never…read moreknew you wanted to read. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, very fair prices - worth going into on a regular basis since things come and go pretty frequently. Highly recommended.

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.

Ordered a book (via Amazon) in January. A month later, it still hasn't arrived--they just "created…read morea label" to bypass Amazon protocol and then never shipped it. Of course, they also didn't respond when I messaged them. So, I had to order it full price new from Amazon. They may be fine in person, but avoid online. You won't get what you ordered. Now I am just waiting for a refund. Hard pass. PS: They're known as "Isle of Books" online, but same address.

Had a great experience here when I wandered in (any bookstore is a hazard for me, but especially…read moreused ones :-) ). The guy working asked if I was looking for anything in particular and I just pulled up my Amazon wish list and started reading off titles. They had five of the ten I read out and I stopped myself before I got into any more trouble.

Okay, so honestly, we don't listen/use records. But! The display was so inviting we had to walk…read morearound. We all found something we liked. My husband some socks, my daughter, son and I all found stuff to decorate our rooms or something or other with. The prices were a bit steep, but as was everything in Bozeman.

Cactus Records embodies the best of music. It is funk, cool, interesting, and eclectic. And it's…read morestaff is deeply knowledgeable of music from all genres. While you never know what treasures you will find in the sizable used-vinyl section, you can trust that the condition is reasonable at worst and more likely high quality. My 5-year-old daughter loves the unconventional gifts that fill the nooks and crannies upstairs and down. Come to think of it, so do I! Long live vinyl!

I stopped in to purchase some Magic items for my son (which I really have no knowledge about) and…read moreAlex was super helpful! I will definitely be back in the future because he was so helpful.

Visited from out of town and let me tell you, this is a great spot! They should probably update…read moretheir yelp account name though because they don't have much in the way of comics. However their game selection is great and they don't mark prices up!

I took a piece in to be tested for authenticity. This jewelry item came with a certificate of…read moreauthenticity. I was verifying. The jeweler doing the testing used a device on each diamond and stated that at least one gemstone was not natural. Upon having the item re-tested elsewhere, I was told that the diamonds were authentic and real. Two jewelers indicated the piece authentic. Alara did not. The other jewelers provided this explanation: if a jeweler is using a lower end tester for diamonds, the way those work, is that they test for light refraction and can confuse natural diamonds that may have some fluoresce with lab created diamonds.

I went to Alara for my engagement and wedding bands. They have continuously been so helpful and…read morekind! I love Alara!!

Inquired about a generator they had out front. The man working gave me no time. His first…read moreresponse.. when he finally acknowledged me, was.."Whatcha need?" I asked him if he could start 2 of them. His response was.."THEY RUN!" "I DON'T WANT TO START THEM ALL" I told him I didn't want them ALL started, just the 2 I was interested in. He proceeded to go back to chatting with the "customer " I had already been waiting 15 minutes on. I waited another 10 minutes.. and finally left. Not impressed. (BTW I'm a woman)???!!!

Lots of items and they will wheel an deal on items I stop in every so often to see if I can get a…read morereally good deal on outdoor items. I like to stop there first to see if they have camping equipment I need before I buy new.