Montana Book Company is an indie, queer-owned bookstore that serves Helena for over 45 years. It offers books for adults and children, along with gifts, stationery, and new and used vinyl. The store is known for its community-building spirit, supporting justice and fairness, and giving back to nonprofits, schools, and faith organizations. They strongly believe in Black Lives Matter. The shop has a fun, snarky side and is not afraid to use bad words. If they don’t have a book in stock, they will special order and ship it. Customers appreciate the friendly, helpful staff and the wide selection of books, especially in nonfiction and natural history. The store also features adorable Japanese stationery supplies and a great selection of pens and markers. Many find the shop to be a place of peace, joy, and kindness, where good people and good books help brighten lives. Montana Book Company is a beloved community space for readers and book lovers alike.
We recently moved here and were pleasantly surprised to find such an amazing local book store! They have a great selection of books and the staff is always friendly and helpful when giving book recommendations!
June 2026
Fantastic store with great staff. And great messaging that the world needs to hear. Thank you for all you do.
June 2026
I love this place. It's always such a nice place and everyone is always so nice. Definitely my favorite place in town.
