Independent Bookstore Day Adventures in Montana

On this week’s episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, join Andrea and Elizabeth as they share their Independent Bookstore Day adventures on a bookish road trip through cozy indie bookshops in Bozeman and Livingston to an unexpected stop in West Yellowstone. They talk about the bookstores they visited, books they picked up, and the unique experiences that made each shop special, from discounts and staff picks to author events and community art. Along the way, they reflect on the role independent bookstores play in supporting local communities and connecting readers. If you love bookstore crawls and hauls this episode is for you. 00:59 What is Independent Bookstore Day02:17 Bozeman Bookstores & Bargains15:32 Livingston Bookstores & Community Vibes23:17 West Yellowstone27:57 Take a Book Leave a Book Finds28:17 Overall Vibes29:46 Thoughts for Next YearBooks mentioned in this episode:Vesper Flights by Helen MacdonaldSilver Sparrow by Tayari JonesExhalation by Ted ChiangA Closed and Common Orbit by Becky ChambersThe Buried Giant by Kazuo IshiguroShōgun by James ClavellThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanA Marriage at Sea by Sophie ElmhirstThe Serviceberry by Robin Wall KimmererMy Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham JonesSharp Objects by Gillian Flynn