Our Store - Back of Beyond Books

A literary oasis in the desert since 1990, we are a little bookstore with a big selection of new, used, and rare titles. Inspired by the name of Seldom Seen Smith’s outfitting company and hideout spot in Edward Abbey’s The Monkey Wrench Gang, Back of Beyond Books keeps that spirit of exploration and discovery alive for locals and visitors alike.

We carry many titles from hard-to-find small press authors, with a focus on the geography, archeology, natural history, and guidebooks about the American Southwest and Colorado Plateau.

Back of Beyond is also home to a robust fiction section, a one-of-a-kind children’s room, and a carefully curated selection of YA and juvenile titles. You’ll also find indie bestsellers, games, and gifts throughout the store.

We love meeting book lovers from all over the world who come into our store to buy and sometimes sell to us too. We look forward to visiting with you!

Inside of Back of Beyond Books

STORE HOURS

9:00am – 9:00pm

83 N. Main St.
Moab, Utah

Phone
435-259-5154

Email
store@backofbeyondbooks.com

CONTACT US

Another month of wonderful recommendations from our dear sweet BoBB community <3 Here`s what you loved in April!

#backofbeyond #backofbeyondbooks #bobbreaderschoice #bookrecommendations #moab #moabutah #eatsleepreadlocal #booktok #bookstagram

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Another month of wonderful recommendations from our dear sweet BoBB community <3 Here's what you loved in April!

#backofbeyond #backofbeyondbooks #bobbreaderschoice #bookrecommendations #moab #moabutah #eatsleepreadlocal #booktok #bookstagram

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, we`re featuring some of our favorite AAPI authors whose work has enriched the American literary tradition and brought stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander experience to the forefront.

To kick things off! A spotlight on Gene Luen Yang and Jhumpa Lahiri - check out their bios below!

Gene Luen Yang:
Gene Luen Yang was born on August 9, 1973 in California. Both of his parents were Taiwanese immigrants who worked in the computer field. Yang first started publishing his own comics in 1996. One of his most famous graphic novels, “American Born Chinese,” was released in 2006, and another of his more famous works, “Boxers and Saints,” was released in September of 2013. He has written comics for DC Comics, MARVEL, Dark Horse Comics, HarperTeen, The New Press, and many more.

Jhumpa Lahiri:
Jhumpa Lahiri, a British-American novelist, was born as Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri on July 11, 1967 in London, England. She is most well known for her postcolonial novels and short stories. She has written 3 full length novels (“The Namesake,” “The Lowland,” and “Dove mi trovo”), as well as 3 collections of short stories (“Interpreter of Maladies,” “Unaccustomed Earth,” and “Racconti romani”). In addition, she publishes many other stories, essays, non-fiction books, and poetry. She writes in both Italian and English and often translates her own books.

#Backofbeyond #Backofbeyondbooks #authorspotlight #moab #moabutah #eatsleepreadlocal #bookrecommendations

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, we're featuring some of our favorite AAPI authors whose work has enriched the American literary tradition and brought stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander experience to the forefront.

To kick things off! A spotlight on Gene Luen Yang and Jhumpa Lahiri - check out their bios below!

Gene Luen Yang:
Gene Luen Yang was born on August 9, 1973 in California. Both of his parents were Taiwanese immigrants who worked in the computer field. Yang first started publishing his own comics in 1996. One of his most famous graphic novels, “American Born Chinese,” was released in 2006, and another of his more famous works, “Boxers and Saints,” was released in September of 2013. He has written comics for DC Comics, MARVEL, Dark Horse Comics, HarperTeen, The New Press, and many more.

Jhumpa Lahiri:
Jhumpa Lahiri, a British-American novelist, was born as Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri on July 11, 1967 in London, England. She is most well known for her postcolonial novels and short stories. She has written 3 full length novels (“The Namesake,” “The Lowland,” and “Dove mi trovo”), as well as 3 collections of short stories (“Interpreter of Maladies,” “Unaccustomed Earth,” and “Racconti romani”). In addition, she publishes many other stories, essays, non-fiction books, and poetry. She writes in both Italian and English and often translates her own books.

#Backofbeyond #Backofbeyondbooks #authorspotlight #moab #moabutah #eatsleepreadlocal #bookrecommendations

SUPER cool recent acquisition alert!

This set of three maps (Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park) was produced by Lin Ottinger in Moab, UT in the 1970s. The maps were illustrated by Jean-Claude Gal, for use at Ottinger`s tour company.

This particular set was previously owned by W.L. "Bud" Rusho, a western historian, author, and photographer who is best known for his work about Everett Ruess. (Set includes a letter signed by Ottinger granting Rusho permission to use the maps in his future publications.)

This is an incredible find for anyone interested in Moab history and our local parks. Come check it out!

#backofbeyond #backofbeyondbooks #bobbraredept #recentacquisitions #bobbrarebooks #nationalparks #everettruess #linottinger #wlrusho #jeanclaudegal

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SUPER cool recent acquisition alert!

This set of three maps (Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park) was produced by Lin Ottinger in Moab, UT in the 1970s. The maps were illustrated by Jean-Claude Gal, for use at Ottinger's tour company.

This particular set was previously owned by W.L. "Bud" Rusho, a western historian, author, and photographer who is best known for his work about Everett Ruess. (Set includes a letter signed by Ottinger granting Rusho permission to use the maps in his future publications.)

This is an incredible find for anyone interested in Moab history and our local parks. Come check it out!

#backofbeyond #backofbeyondbooks #bobbraredept #recentacquisitions #bobbrarebooks #nationalparks #everettruess #linottinger #wlrusho #jeanclaudegal