I can say this without spoiling anything, but the epilogue to Becoming Little Shell begins with reflections from “a little green house high on a hillside that overlooks Butte, Montana.” It is mid-November of 2021 and, as I wrote, I was in that house enjoying a residency where I largely completed the first draft of …
The River You Touch by Chris Dombrowski is a beautiful meditation on fatherhood, Montana, and a life dedicated to communing with nature. Dombrowski uses his beautiful poet’s touch to describe the wonder of Montana that we know and love. A book you’ll want to share with anyone and everyone! –Frances, Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, MT This …
Rachel of Brick and Mortar Books in Redmond, WA says: “A beautiful, inspiring essay collection on the lessons of gift economy and community as demonstrated by the serviceberry plant and Indigenous worldviews.” The Country Bookshelf also loves The Serviceberry: “This delightful little hardcover contains a beautiful essay in tune with Robin’s previous work, Braiding Sweetgrass. …
The world has ended, almost. On a small island the last vestiges of humanity reside peacefully under the guidance of three brilliant but emotionally removed elders. That is until one of the elders dies and slowly the Fog, the misty harbinger of the end of the world, starts creeping towards them. As the clock slowly …
Historical fictions fans: Run don’t walk to get your copy of Gilded Mountain. Set in Colorado during the 1800s in a mountainous mining town, this book is full of love, heart, and a spunky woman lead who you will instantly be rooting for. Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Kristin Hannah. This …
Consider me in love with Old Enough by Haley Jakobson. This is every bisexual dream girl’s dream book. Jakobson handles the main character’s past traumas, growing pains, and young adult anxieties with an abundance of care and grace. I love this book, and I want you to read it SO BAD! –Nell, Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, …
First, let’s get one thing straight: Bryan Washington is amazing. I knew my excitement for this book would not be in vain. The story is simple, yet complex; beautiful and horribly gritty; heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once. And the cover…forking perfect. –Kasey, Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, MT Find books that are perfect for you at …
Author James Patterson continued his holiday tradition of independent bookseller appreciation this year, awarding $500 bonuses to 600 booksellers at independent bookstores around the country. Booksellers were nominated through a simple form, which included an opportunity to share why the bookseller deserves a bonus. In our opinion, every bookseller we know deserves a great holiday …
An appreciative booklover visited Bozeman, MT for a wedding this summer and shared the following photos and comments: “Country Bookshelf. My new fave bookstore” “How to do a window display” What are some bookstores you have discovered on your travels?
Egan weaves together these seemingly disparate characters and storylines into a stunning ending. The Candy House is about family, connection, legacy, technology, and so much more. It is her best work yet. — Ariana Paliobagis, Country Bookshelf, Bozeman, MT Pick up fresh paperbacks from Country Bookshelf and other independent bookstores.
