Making the Most of Your Summer!

With summer in full swing, Out West Books wants to make sure that you have everything you need to forage, garden, hike, stargaze, frolic, and otherwise make the most of the season! Our collection of guides will help you prepare for everything from taking your side-by-side out on the trails to identifying the critter that’s crawling across your tomato plants. If this summer heat is too much, we've got you covered too! Find a cool corner of your preferred reading room and escape into a thrilling novel or a captivating non-fiction read. And with the new school year on the horizon, come find your kid’s school books or a good story to keep them prepared and engaged for the coming year. Whatever your summer plans, Out West Books is here to help you make the most of it!

Books By, For & About The West

Western history and natural history are our specialties, BUT we have an extensive Children’s collection, a local author section, and all manner of genres.  In other words, we have books for all ages and all readers.

Thank you ALL for your support and encouragement in these interesting times! Keep Calm and Read On!

Grand Junction’s Friendly Bookstore!

Out West Books is a full-service Independent Bookstore (Indie) located in Grand Junction, CO. Our goal is to provide residents of the Western Slope of Colorado and Eastern Utah with a great selection of books.

A Western Colorado native, the owner has a vast working knowledge of the West and its people and enjoys filling the store’s bookshelves with topics that represent the area. A great opportunity to find the perfect book for a special occasion or just a great one to enjoy any day!

Our Staff Recommends:

Stop into Out West and check out our “Staff Recommends” section to see what our staff are reading! Below is a sample of some of our recent favorites. Click on the Button below to be taken to our full recommendation page!

Encouraging Young Readers

It is our mission at Out West to help kids become readers!

All kids under age 18 receive a free book under $10 on their birthday