Welcome to Elk River Books, a curated used bookstore in Livingston, Montana. We are proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, Independent Online Booksellers Association and the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association. The store specializes in collectible outdoor literature, and carries books on a full range of subjects, including works by regional authors, visual and literary arts, Western history, children's and more. We accept books on trade for store credit, and sell gift certificates as well.
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