Fact & Fiction Books

Fact & Fiction Books has been earning the trust of Missoula readers since 1982, building a reputation for personal service and literary expertise that has made it one of the most beloved independent bookstores in Montana. The Higgins Avenue location puts it at the heart of Missoula's vibrant downtown, and the store's warm, well-organized interior invites the kind of unhurried browsing that leads to genuine literary discovery. The staff recommendations are legendary, handwritten with the kind of specific, personal insight that algorithms can never replicate, and regular customers often simply ask the staff what to read next rather than browsing on their own. The children's section is outstanding, serving Missoula's many young families with expert guidance that matches children of every age with the perfect book. The nature writing collection celebrates the extraordinary landscapes of western Montana, from the Bitterroot Mountains to the Blackfoot River corridor. The memoir section is deep and well-curated, and the regional history shelves tell the stories of the communities and cultures that have shaped Montana. Fact & Fiction is the kind of bookstore that makes you a better reader.