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Country Bookshelf

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28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States

406 -587-0166 http://www.countrybookshelf.com/

We are a local, independent bookstore located in historic downtown Bozeman. We are the place where people go to feel part of their community, of something bigger than themselves, a place to experience the power of literature and conversation, a place to feel safe, not judged, and encouraged to explore ideas and identities. We are the bookstore everyone dreams of — two floors of hand-selected volumes, knowledgeable, caring staff, and events to expand horizons.

The Country Bookshelf was first founded in 1957 by Polly Renne in a small shop just off Tracy Avenue, and after several years, Marguerite Kirk relocated the store to the White Chapel on West Main Street. Mary Jane DiSanti, owner of the bookstore for 36 years, then purchased the store and later moved it back downtown in 1986 to its current location, renovating and expanding the space which would eventually become a landmark. In 2010, Mary Jane transferred ownership to Ariana Paliobagis, who has continued to make the bookstore one of the most knowledgeable, people-friendly bookstores around.

Ariana is on the board of our local Downtown Bozeman Association, a member of the Advisory Council for the Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences at Montana State University, on planning committees for One Book One Bozeman, Children’s Festival of the Book, the Ivan Doig Symposium, and most recently on the awards committee for the Pacific Northwest Bookseller’s Association.

January 2025

Book Signing with Eric Funk and Athena Carson

January 11 @ 11:00am

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Book Signing with Eric Funk and Athena Carson 01/11/2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

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Onyx Storm Release Party

January 21 @ 6:30pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States

Country Bookshelf is excited to celebrate the release of Onyx Storm on January 21st from 6:30-8:30pm. Tickets are required for this event. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or by calling Country Bookshelf at 406-587-0166 during our regular business hours. The event at a glance: - The 10$ admission fee can be put towards a preorder copy of Onyx Storm. Customers wishing to preorder Onyx Storm can do so by purchasing a copy during add-ons section of the checkout process.…

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Onyx Storm Release Party!

January 21 @ 6:30pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Onyx Storm Release Party! 01/21/2025 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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February 2025

Callan Wink in conversation with Jonathan Klein

February 13 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Like Event Share this event Thursday, February 13 Callan Wink in conversation with Jonathan Klein Country Bookshelf is excited to celebrate the release of BEARTOOTH on February 13 at 6:00pm. Country Bookshelf is excited to celebrate the release of Beartooth on February 13 at 6:00pm. Tickets are not required for this event, but RSVPs are appreciated. Please get a FREE general admission ticket by selecting "Get tickets" on this page. Books can be purchased at the event or ordered in advance through…

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April 2025

Amy Gamerman in conversation wtih Amanda Eggert

April 3 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Thursday, April 3 · 6 - 8pm MDT Country Bookshelf https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases?view=all

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Renee Bracey Sherman in conversation with Erin Case

April 8 @ 6:30pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Tuesday, April 8 · 6:30 - 7:30pm MDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renee-bracey-sherman-in-conversation-with-erin-case-tickets-1269389049819?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic

April 18 @ 5:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

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Independent Bookstore Day: BookTalk

April 26 @ 9:00am

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

https://countrybookshelf.com/event/2025-04-26/independent-bookstore-day-booktalk

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May 2025

Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD and Tawnya Healy

May 8 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

https://countrybookshelf.com/event/2025-05-08/mary-frances-oconnor-conversation-tawnya-healy

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Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic

May 16 @ 5:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

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Happily Ever After: A Local Romance Author Panel

May 22 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Thursday, May 22 Happily Ever After: A Local Romance Author Panel at Country Bookshelf Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome H.K. Green, Christina Hill, and Bethany Rosa for a panel discussion about romance on May 22 at 6pm.

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Exploring “Henry V” with Dr. Sharon Beehler and Riley O’Toole

May 28 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States

Join Dr. Sharon Beehler and MSIP Associate Artistic Director Riley O'Toole as they dive into the world of "Henry V," a play of tremendous scope and searing humanity. At its core, this is a story about leadership, transformation, and the moral complexities of power. We meet a young king stepping out from the shadow of his past, thrust into a role that demands courage, strategy, and vision. But more than that, it demands heart. Dr. Sharon Beehler shares her expertise…

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June 2025

Free Talk Explores Pride in Classical Music

June 5 @ 5:30pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

The Bozeman Symphony, in partnership with Queer Bozeman, invites the public to a free community presentation, "Pride in Classical Music: A Conversation with Music Director Norman Huynh," on Thursday, June 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Country Bookshelf (28 West Main St.) in downtown Bozeman. This engaging conversation will explore the life, legacy, and musical contributions of American composer Aaron Copland, one of the most influential voices in 20th-century classical music and a quietly trailblazing LGBTQ+ figure. The event…

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Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic

June 20 @ 5:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community.

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July 2025

Find Waldo Local

July 1 @ 9:30am

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Waldo, the iconic children's book character, is coming to Bozeman this July to help spread the "Buy Local" message. Country Bookshelf will be hosting Find Waldo Local, an exciting monthlong scavenger hunt to find Waldo in twenty-five participating local downtown businesses.

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Author Talk with Bruce Bugbee, Robert Kiesling, and John Wright

July 16 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Jul16 Author Talk with Bruce Bugbee, Robert Kiesling, and John Wright Downtown Events Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Bruce Bugbee, Robert Kiesling, and John Wright to celebrate the release of Saving the Big Sky on July 16 at 6pm. Tickets are not required for this event, but... Date:Wed, 7/16/2025 Time:6:00pm - 8:00pm Place: Country Bookshelf 28 West Main Street Bozeman, MT 59715

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Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic

July 18 @ 5:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Jul18 Bozeman Poetry Collective 18+ Open Mic Join Bozeman Poetry Collective at the Country Bookshelf for our 18+ open mic. Bring your poems, stories, art pieces, and a desire to be in community. Fri, 7/18/2025

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Author Talk with Dallin Kohler, Betsy Gaines Quammen, and David Quammen

July 20 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Jul20 Author Talk with Dallin Kohler, Betsy Gaines Quammen, and David Quammen Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Dallin Kohler, Betsy Gaines Quammen, and David Quammen to celebrate the release of Pyro: The Quest for a Beautifully Elusive Snake by Dallin Kohler on July 2... Date:Sun, 7/20/2025 Time:6:00pm

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August 2025

Giano Cromley in Conversation with Spencer Williams

August 4 @ 6:00pm

Country Bookshelf, 28 W Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715 United States + Google Map

Monday, August 4 Giano Cromley in Conversation with Spencer Williams Monday, August 4 · 6 - 7pm Author Giano Cromley with long-time friend and CEO of West Paw, Spencer Williams to discuss his recent release, American Mythology. Country Bookshelf is excited to welcome Giano Cromley and Spencer Williams to celebrate the release of American Mythology on August 4 at 6pm. Tickets are not required for this event, but RSVPs are appreciated. Please get a FREE general admission ticket by selecting "Get tickets"…

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