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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STORE HOURS

9:00am – 9:00pm

WINTER HOURS

9:00am – 6:00pm

83 N. Main St.
Moab, Utah

Phone
435-259-5154

Email
store@backofbeyondbooks.com

 

CONTACT US

Exciting news, everyone! 

As we revamp the store, we're also upgrading the storefront! 

Peter, affectionately known as 'PiMo' by the locals, is hard at work perfecting his craft right here! 

Keep an eye out for updates on the final look, or better yet, come by and witness the transformation firsthand!

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Julia's picks of the week💗

"How to Love" by Thich Nhat Hanh
https://shop.backofbeyondbooks.com/book/9781937006884
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"Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together" by Dean Spade 
https://shop.backofbeyondbooks.com/book/9781643756462
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"Poetry of Love for Every Day of the Year" edited by Jane McMorland Hunter
https://shop.backofbeyondbooks.com/book/9781849949163
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💗PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR BOOK REVIEWS💗

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Skull Valley
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The coyote gourds are flowering again.
Seems like just yesterday that we collected them stacked them up on stumps or maybe one of us tossed while the other watched with one eye from behind the .22
Don’t talk about us like you’ll be around when the gourds are grown.
Don’t act like I’ll still know you when the rains come.
I remember the days
when you pulled up every sunflower in the garden.

Poems for Ex Lovers:
A collective work of anonymous poetry

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