Who We Are
Elk River Books is a collaboration by poet Marc Beaudin and journalist Andrea Peacock, both members of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA). Our goal is to provide a community gathering place for writers and readers, while offering superior quality merchandise, and maintaining the highest ethical standards of our profession.
Books
We strive to provide great reads and rare treasures with a wide range of outdoor literature, Western history, arts and Montana authors. We hand pick our regularly rotating stock, so there’s always something new. Our online shop features a curated selection of our finer books. Click the link to browse titles.
Events
We regularly host readings and signings by world-renowned and emerging writers. Past authors include Jim Harrison, Terry Tempest Williams, Peter Matthiessen, Gretel Ehrlich, Doug Peacock, and Rick Bass. We also occasionally feature live theatre and music performances. Click the link to see who is coming next.
Gear
In addition to books, we offer several options to show your love for your favorite independent book store. From T-shirts and stickers to notebooks and event posters, we’ve got you covered. Click the link to see the schwag.
Hours: Mon– Sat, 10 am – 5 pm 120 N. Main St. (PO Box 2212) Livingston, MT 59047 (406) 333-2330
- Used & New Books
- Outdoor Literature
- Montana Authors
- Western History
- The Arts & Poetry
- Biography & Memoir
- Children’s Books
- Cookbooks
Dear friends-
We will resume operations with our normal hours on Monday, May 25, from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday. In addition, we’ll also be open from noon to 4 pm on Sundays through the summer.
In the hopes of keeping everyone safe, and our stores and community open, we will require that everyone wear a mask and use hand sanitizer upon entering the store. If you do not have a mask, we’ll provide one for you.
We will also wear masks, and will clean commonly touched surfaces frequently, including door knobs, bathroom fixtures, seating areas, and checkout counters.
We will continue to provide curbside pickup, free delivery within Livingston city limits, and flat-rate shipping. If you would prefer to browse alone, give us a call and we’ll set up a time to let you in the store when there are no other customers present.
By the way, May 25 is our 9th anniversary. We’d love to spend it with you.
Be well, and take care of each other.
See you soon,
Andrea & Marc
Welcome
Welcome to Elk River Books, an antiquarian and used bookstore in Livingston, Montana. We are proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. We specialize in rare and collectible outdoor literature, including Native American and Western history, adventure and exploration, sporting books, natural history, works by the Montana Gang, poetry and literary archives. We also carry a curated selection of works by regional authors, children’s books, fiction, books on visual, culinary and literary arts, science, philosophy and more. Elk River Books is a center for Livingston literary life, hosting readings, signings, lectures, music and other performance arts. Past authors have included Peter Matthiessen, Terry Tempest Williams, Jim Harrison, Doug Peacock, Carl Hiaasen, Pam Houston and Henry Real Bird, as well as numerous emerging writers.
Elk River Arts & Lectures
Elk River Arts & Lectures is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and cultivating Livingston’s literary heritage.
