The 10 Best Bookstores in Montana — 2026

We compared all 90 bookstores in Montana on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Barnes & NobleBillings

Mon-Thu 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(406) 655-9500 Website View listing

#2 · Isle of BooksBozeman UsedChildren's

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

(406) 219-3581 Website View listing

#3 · Second Edition BooksButte UsedChildren'sMetaphysical

Mon–Sat 9:00am–5:30pm

(406) 723-5108 Website View listing

#4 · Blacktail Mountain BooksKalispell

Mon–Sat 10:00AM - 5:30PM

(406) 257-5573 Website View listing

#5 · Barjon's BooksBillings Metaphysical

Mon–Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm

(406) 252-4398 Website View listing

#6 · Voyageur BooksellersWhitefish Children's

Tue–Sat 10am to 5pm

(406) 862-9659 Website View listing

#7 · Cornerstone Christian BookstoreHelena Christian

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm

(406) 443-1991 Website View listing

#8 · Shakespeare & CoMissoula

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(406) 549-9010 Website View listing

#9 · A Few Books MoreBillings

(406) 248-6500 Website View listing

#10 · Elk River BooksLivingston

(406) 333-2330 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.