On Thursday, October 5 at 7pm we'll be joined by free-lance journalist Jim Robbins who will be discussing his book, "The Wonder of Birds: What They Tell Us About Ourselves, the World, and a Better Future."

Do you follow our Forever Young Adult Bozeman Book Club? Like them on Facebook to keep up with the reading list and discussions. They meet the second Monday of each month at 6pm. Happy reading!

It's the last day of Banned Book Week and we're celebrating with a few of our staff favorite banned titles! Which is your favorite banned book?

Join us September 30th at 3pm to meet Troy Kechely, author of the novel LOST HORSE PARK. "After causing trouble in his Montana hometown one time too many, teenager Jim Redmond has run out of options. a run-in with the law results in an ultimatum: either head to juvenile detention or spend the summer working with a backcountry trail crew"

Take time to breathe. Take time to create. Take time to reflect. Take time to let go. Take time ~ Just in today, this collection of paper crafts is perfect for when you just need a moment.

Sherman Alexie's "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet" is celebrating its 30th! Pick up a special edition for the perfect banned read.

Highlights from today's new books. Anything catch your eye?

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct location within the geographic area of the book. Grady and Graff, both Montana natives, masterfully curate this collection of hard-edged Western tales. Brand-new stories by: David Abrams, Caroline Patterson, Eric Heidle, Thomas McGuane, Janet Skeslien Charles, Sidner Larson, Yvonne Seng, James Grady, Jamie Ford, Carrie La Seur, Walter Kirn, Gwen Florio, Debra Magpie Earling, and Keir Graff.

Are you ready for a blind date with a banned book? To celebrate Banned Book Week we covered up some of our favorite titles and wrote a couple clues as to what's inside. They'll be available all week!

After causing trouble in his Montana hometown one time too many, teenager Jim Redmond has run out of options. The only person willing to give him a chance is World War II veteran Tom McKee. A lone wolf, Tom is still haunted by his experiences as a member of an elite special service force and seeks comfort among his horses and rough mountain trails. As Jim and Tom try their best to work together, the unforgiving mountains of Montana soon prove to be the least of their worries. These two fiercely independent men must learn what it means to rely on another human. Troy B. Kechely paints breathtaking portraits of horse life, the Montana backcountry, and American experiences during times of war. This novel fearlessly explores some of the most riveting moments in US history from World War II to the Vietnam War. Written with astounding emotional depth and historical expertise, Lost Horse Park is an exquisite follow-up to his first novel, Stranger's Dance. A true force in Western narratives, Troy B. Kechely offers a heartrending look at what it means to learn the true value of friendship-even if it takes a lifetime. Troy B. Kechely spent his youth on a ranch west of Helena, Montana. His years of working with animals and on horseback are evident in his novels, Stranger's Dance and Lost Horse Park. Kechely has written articles for Dog and Kennel magazine, as well as numerous canine rescue group newsletters and websites. Kechely's blog, The Beautiful Bond, has over ten thousand views. Additionally, Kechely is a nationally recognized dog behavior expert and is the author of The Management of Aggressive Canines for Law Enforcement, which helps law enforcement avoid using deadly force against dogs worldwide. Kechely lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his rescue Rottweiler, Carly.

24 hours away from the MONTANA NOIR event. Which story in the collection was your favorite?

Holy paper cut, Batman! It's #BatmanDay at the Country Bookshelf! Come celebrate the Caped Crusader with us! DC Comics #Batman