Learn More About The
Book Exchange

Your Regional Reading Headquarters

We are proud to be recognized for our extensive collection of Montana and regional interest books, from A River Runs Through It to The Last Best Place. Our Montana section is the place to find new, used and out of print local and regional authors.

You can spend hours browsing over 175,000 new, used, and collectible fiction and non-fiction books. There are also comic book titles and audiobooks to engage readers of different type and age. You'll be excited to take a look at our wide selection of non-fiction books and sidelines as well.

Visit us today to get a 50% - 90% DISCOUNT on the vast majority of our books.

Store Policy

We trade used paperbacks for other used paperbacks only.

*If you are bringing 15 books or more in, please call us for an appointment. Thank you*
We give 1/4 of the original cover value in paperback trade credit (minimum of $0.50)
We sell paperbacks for 1/2 of the original cover value (minimum of $1.00)
Credit records are kept and never expire, so you do not have to use your credit all at once.
If you leave our price label on your used paperbacks, we guarantee to accept them back for paperback trade credit.

We DO NOT accept anything in poor condition!

Attention Book Dealers: This policy pertains to the general public only.

We buy the following items in good condition:

Selected hardcovers
Selected audio books on CD (not cassette tape)
Single issue comic books
Graphic novels
Role playing game books (e.g. Dungeons & Dragons)
Collectible paperback and hardcover books

Items that we purchase for cash, we sell for cash (NOT paperback trade credit)

We only buy back cash items based on their condition and our inventory needs.

Returns Policy

Returns after 10 days are considered used. Selected returns accepted within 10 days of purchase with receipt.
Sorry! NO CASH REFUNDS,store credit only for items purchased with cash or check.
Returned items purchased with credit/debit cards may be refunded the purchase price on that card only.
All returned items will be treated under the policy above.
If you are uncertain about your purchase, we will gladly hold your item(s) for one week without a down payment.

Get New and Used Books at the Lowest Prices

In our bookstore you'll find bargain priced new and used books with an emphasis on regional interest, children, and young adult titles. We cover books from all genres like sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, action, general fiction, non-fiction, and literature.

Exquisite Cafe to Make Your Reading Experience an Enjoyable One

Books and coffee are a match made in the book lover's heaven. At our bookstore, you can enjoy a complete reading experience with great books, hot coffee, and a panoramic view of the Rockies.

Most Awarded Bookstore in Western Montana

There is something for everyone to enjoy at The Book Exchange, which is one of the many reasons that we have been voted the best used or new bookstore in Missoula for 37 straight years. We were recently awarded first place for "Best Used Bookstore" and first place for "Best New Bookstore" by the local voters of The Missoulian's 2024 Missoula's Choice Awards, as well as "Best Used Bookstore" by the local voters of the 2018 Best of Missoula Awards before the Missoula Independent went out of business the same year. In May of 2019 we were voted "Most Loved Bookstore in Montana", as published by Reader's Digest! https://www.rd.com/culture/most-loved-bookstore-every-state/

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About Us

The Book Exchange is a local, family-owned and operated bookstore since 1979. You can find the books you need from a large inventory of 175,000+ books of all genres.

You can trade your old books with us and get new books. We have a cafe attached to our bookstore to make your reading experience enjoyable. Enjoy reading with our soups, sandwiches, coffees, and teas.