Country Bookshelf

Country Bookshelf is a local, independent bookstore located in Bozeman, Montana. The store is situated on 28 West Main Street in historic downtown Bozeman.

The bookstore has a long history, founded in 1957 by Polly Renne. The store is known for its two floors of hand-selected volumes and knowledgeable staff.

Country Bookshelf aims to support the cultural, social, and economic health of Bozeman and the greater Gallatin Valley. The store promotes literacy and provides access to books, sharing diverse stories and voices to create a more just and equitable world. The bookstore values dignity, diversity, and personhood, striving to create a kind and welcoming space for everyone.

The store offers various events, including a Zine-Making Workshop with Jade Lowder for Banned Books Week. Country Bookshelf is a member of multiple organizations, such as the American Bookseller's Association and the Downtown Bozeman Association. Customers can contact the store through a form on their website, by phone at (406) 587-0166, or by email at staff@countrybookshelf.com.

Country Bookshelf has a distinct policy of not carrying or supporting books created using generative artificial intelligence (AI). The store believes that stories and storytelling are innately human and cannot be replicated by AI. The team works to ensure that works created by AI are not for sale within the store, instead supporting artists, authors, and creatives.