Back of Beyond Book Store

Okay, this store is really fricking cool. Not only is it in the oasis of Moab (lmao) but it has a really cool selection ancient books. If the owner sees this, I’m sorry, but I didn’t see the assistance sign, and held one dated from London in 1817. This is Incredible! When I’m back in town (I hope soon enough) I promise to ask for the clerk 👍🏼 I think your store is really neat. And I came back for that one book titled “How to Focus.” Which really works! Cheers!

What a fantastic bookstore! Great selection, bigger than I thought, and right on the main street near restaurants and shops. I was very happy to spend a rainy morning in here.

This bookshop is a dream- i never wanted to leave! Incredible selection of local authors, books about the west, gifts, maps and more.

I love visiting this bookstore every time I am in town. The owner is wonderful and I love the selection of books and maps. There are some cool books on the local history and geography of Moab, the National Parks, and the Colorado Plateau. Definitely worth the trip!

The Back of beyond bookstore Is a Hidden Gem for Book Lovers! Nestled in the heart of the city, Back of Beyond bookstore is a true treasure trove for book enthusiasts. From the moment you step in, you're greeted by the warmth of a cozy atmosphere and the friendliest staff. The woman at the checkout counter was incredibly welcoming and helpful, adding a personal touch to our visit. What truly sets Back of Beyond apart is its outstanding selection of used books. Whether you're searching for classic information about the area or a hidden gem of a book you didn’t know you needed, you're bound to find something special here. The rare book section is a delightful surprise, offering literary treasures waiting to be discovered. The ambiance exudes a love for literature, making it a haven for bookworms. Or those seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of hiking the area all day! Whether you're a casual reader or a seasoned bibliophile, Back of Beyond is a must-visit destination. My experience was nothing short of exceptional, and I can't wait to read the books I nabbed and return for another literary adventure!

Super adorable bookstore in Moab! Great selection, and loved the games section. I bought a book and small board game both themed to national parks / hiking — very on brand for my trip. It was perfect!

A well curated selection of good books for all ages and interests. Also, a wide-variety of really good area maps for every enthusiast. Good YA and kids fiction selection. Plus, Ed Abbey's desk and really cool variety of first-editions from many social scientists, like Frank Dobie.

I absolutely love browsing this bookstore and I always walk away with a new book, sticker or several postcards. They also have a cool collection of maps, prints and local vintage mail for sale, highly recommend.

Excellent choice of books with a very knowledgeable staff. I've ordered a number of books for both myself and my grandsons and have never been disappointed.

Wonderful bookstore! Great selection and it's clearly curated to Moab which I love. There's books on the local nature, westerns, indigenous perspectives, and dinosaurs. There's also a great collection of games.

Oof, what a disappointment this was. I had been looking forward to visiting Back of Beyond for years. I finally got to go last week and it was a real letdown. It's horribly disorganized and I have never been made to feel so unwelcome in my life. The woman working the counter could not have rushed me and my friend out of the store sooner. I was so startled by the interaction I should have left the $100 worth of books on the counter and walked out. 0/10 no stars would not recommend.

Great little bookstore on the main drag! I was so excited to see a bookstore amongst the local shops in Moab! It's adorable, with a giant book on the top of the store, and a nice selection inside. Lots of postcards, and local items too. They had the cutest book earrings. The cashier was super helpful, telling us other great stores to check out, and where we could find some good food! They have the cutest kids room in the back too!

I love the selection of local history books and the customer service was impressive. Highly recommend checking this out when you are in Moab

The food was delicious. The grape leaves were so tender. Eggplant parmesan and salmon with artichokes were perfectly prepared.

I'd give 10 stars if I could! Such an amazing book store. Great selection. This store is so neat and organized I was in heaven! Plenty of helpful employees too! Very friendly and welcoming. So many books, and sections highlighting local authors, artist and banned books too! Great selection of cool souvenirs. They also have the cutest kids section. Don't miss this store! What a gem in Moab!

Very cute book store! I loved the placement across the street from the coffee shop. The employees were very kind and I am so excited to read their book recommendations! They gave me a free bookmark with some neat art on it as well. Would definitely recommend if you like book stores and are in Moab

Bottom Line: Small, local, quaint bookstore with rare books and modern day top sellers. I love a local bookstore so when I come by one I always have to stop in. Back of Beyond Book Store, located on the main drag in Moab has a sizeable collection of rare books as well as mainstream books. I enjoyed walking the aisles and checking out the employee's picks, books on the local area, cards, stationary and writing supplies and even the kids section. Oddly I never saw an employee but I am sure there was one somewhere amongst the stacks.

Such a great bookstore! They had art supplies, games, greeting cards, craft chocolate and journals for sale. It's truly a one stop shop for any great gift. I spent about 30 minutes looking through the bookstore, which was just enough time to realize I was hardly scratching the surface. They had a huge area of historic books I didn't even get to! Huge selection of books on national parks, especially on Arches, the nearest NP to town. I really enjoyed the children's section, with a great variety of books, stuffed animals and toys. I only wish the books were arranged by age group as it would be a little easier to find what you're looking for. Hand sanitizer is provided by the front door. Masks aren't required for entry.

We love independent bookstores and will always pop in when we see one on our travels. This cute little store had sections for local books of interest in addition to the usual bestsellers and popular books, cards, gifts, etc. We also liked that they had a little section for banned books. We didn't purchase anything on our visit but would support this bookstore and others like it.

Tidy, orderly and wide variety of books that play into a certain ideology? The clerk was as warm as a tepid bath but answered my question if she had the rare book I was looking for; she did not. Lots of what appear to be rarer titles in lovely display cases. Plenty of... material to keep you out of a reeducation camp... that being said, critical thinkers were notice the obvious and offensive tilt. 3/5 for tidy and organized. -2 for Orwellian vibes.

Great bookstore with lots of Regional books about Arches NP and all the various hiking and trails. History books of area. A treasure and hope to go back. My new friend Herc told me about it and only place to get San Rafael Swell Off Road book.

This is one of the most interesting bookstores I've visited in any town! Thoughtfully arranged, wide selection of books including a large selection of ephemera and collectible books. If you're in Moab and are drawn to bookstores, don't miss this one.

Perfect little kids corner at the back of the store. I'm in awe of the corner selections for the little ones. Totally recommend this book store.

Fantastic bookstore with something for everyone. Spread out with space to browse and lots of unique categories including rare books! Great blend of new and used books with lots of local content sprinkled in. I could easily have popped in every day of my short trip especially the rainy one!

Excellent local author section, beautiful bookstore stocked with every aspect of knowledge - deeply intelligent and welcoming and mind-expanding place. This and the Moab Library together make Moab a whole different experience.

Favorite bookstore and best place in Moab which is saying a lot. We didn't get to spend as much time as I was wanted to here because we were dropping off candles from our benefit company @belightcandleco at Moab made. They had a will return in 15 minutes sign so we got to explore and I'd been dying to go in this book store! They've got such historic, first edition, one or a kind books as well as best sellers. They also have games, journals, notes, magnets, stickers, cure gift ideas and more. #favorite

Solid selection and cool vintage section was pretty big! Some gems for sure. Nothing was overpriced. Came in while an old women was being treated oddly when she realized she couldn't afford her selection. Then had to move out of the way of a storming employee coming out of the back. Tried to ask for help and got ignored. Made what I thought was a lighthearted comment about the interaction and dude at the front was completely over the line and rude. As I was born and bred ina similar town I was shocked but hey maybe that made the guy feel better talking down to that lovely older woman and myself....???

Excellent local independent bookstore. Local lore and guidebooks, Western, river, adventure, travel, rare books. Currently limiting customers to 8 inside at one time. Lots of used books throughout the store, look for a red dot on the cover and the price noted inside.

There are few things more charming than a quaint books store in a small town. Moab itself sits at the crossroads of the west, but also at a symbolic crossroads, where motorized adventure meets foot-powered exploring; where red rock meets plush hotel amenities; where new hotels meet a deep vein of wild west mentality. It's a magic place where your adventures can range from winding narrow canyons to wine tasting. It stands to reason, then, that its bookstore would be as diverse and as interesting. I was lured in by a book about great hikes of the world, that beckoned to me from the window. Of course--of course--you're going to be greeted immediately by all the books and authors of the west. Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, Aldo, Terry, you know the crew. I dare you to come to Moab, spend time in those red rock hills, and then come in here and NOT want to immediately buy Desert Solitaire and go back out to spend time under the same night sky as Ed did. But beyond the desert/west/history, this really is a full service bookstore and then some. They have a big collection of antique books--many are old government publications--and I loved leafing through them. Then there is the kid's section in the back, which has a small assortment of general interest kids books as well as more Utah-centric titles. Gifts, postcards, knick knacks; there are a few. But all in all, it's full of the local desert flavor and for sure a neat stop if you're in town. If it's raining, get to the bookstore ASAP and get your bad weather reading material, for sure!

Wide selection: local guidebooks, novels, maps, old rare books and newsprint, cards, art supplies. Especially great selection of local flora, fauna, hiking, river guidebooks and maps! The old and rare selection in back is impressive for a smaller, local bookshop!

These kind of bookstores are becoming extinct. I highly recommend browsing and buying here when you are in town.

Loved this little bookstore. The lady that helped me was super friendly and helpful. They have a lot of really interesting nature and science books. Have a lot of current popular reads picked up front as well. Some art supplies in the front of the store and a cute kids section in the back. If you love books or cute bookshops definitely stop in and check this place out.

I enjoyed poking around this little store. I enjoyed the very large environmental section and picked out a nice one for my mom. Not a super large selection otherwise, but considering that it's in the middle of the desert, it's pretty good!

Fun bookstore in Moab. They have a great selection of books! Love supporting local bookstores.

Surprisingly large selection for seemingly small space. Found multiple gifts. The selection is customized to Moab and has an extremely local feel.

This is a very cool little book store. They have lots of treasures and plenty of great books. I walked out with several beautiful cards that I wanted to send my family. If you are in Moab you should stop in and look around you will likely find a treasure you didn't expect.

I am currently jobless and spending a lot of time alone and at home because of this virus so I figured I would buy some paint to pass the time. I noticed the store was not allowing customers to browse to prevent germs, so I called in to see my options. The employee who helped me on the phone was EXTREMELY helpful. He went through all their art supplies - paint brushes, paper, water colors, etc. - and gave me the pricing, quality and his personal experience with each item. I chose which ones I wanted and he put them aside for me. I showed up, paid and left within a few minutes of my phone call. I had also been meaning to read the book Sapiens for months now and he was so nice and helpful that I decided to purchase the book through the local bookstore rather than save money and buy it on my Kindle. I didn't catch his name, but the male employee with the long blonde hair - THANK YOU. Honestly, best customer service I have ever received. Oh, and they are doing 20% off for locals at the moment! Buy local during these hectic times!! Super happy with my experience.

Oh my goodness this store was great! The owner is so friendly and they have any book that you need. I love history and she had many to choose from. My daughter is an artist and forgot her shading pencil, this store had the type she was needing . We broke down outside of Moab and didn't have any intentions of stopping. This is one of those shops that eased the stress we all were feeling at the time. Thanks again, not sure we'll ever be back, but you help with the memories.

Decided to check out this store because of all the good reviews. They carried a lot of books, but nothing extraordinary or that came off super unique, especially in their regional section. The store owner also came off a bit condescending and unwelcoming when we first entered the store.

Amazing bookstore with a stellar collection of new and used books. I love that the books are divided by topic areas that seem to be tailored to the local book reader's palate -- refusing to give off a mega bookstore feel and opting instead for local charm and taste. Unlike typical bookstores -- fiction and sci-fi sections are driven into the background, whereas books with themes around natural history, adventure, travel, the West, and Native American culture are brought to the foreground. Great store for discovering new books around subjects you are interested in!

It's a nice little book store with really helpful and sweet staff. Good collection of books from different genres. They also have some stationary including paints and journals. As a part of Covid 19 measures, customers are asked to sanitize their hands before entering the store. There is a huge bottle of sanitizer placed at the door for convenience.

Just absolutely love this place and space. It's always served me well over the years passing through. The selection of books is spot on. The staff is always top notch. I love books and reading so this place in and of itself is a reason to visit Moab.

Super friendly and helpful staff. Just enough fiction to pick up a good read while vacationing. Award winning and bestsellers. Lots of nonfiction - relevant to national parks, nature, local/regional history and more. Beautiful cards.

Always great reads here as well as antiquarian gems. A congenial staff are full of great recommendations. Get their email lists of new acquisitions, a sure fire way to spend unlike you should.

This is such a fun store in Moab! I went in with no expectations but I was really amazed by their collection of old and rare books! Some really neat old maps, postcards, lithograph photos, and journals/ pamphlets for reasonable prices. Such a neat store!!

Lots of interesting finds here, including travel books, greeting cards, and art cards from local artists. The shop keepers were very helpful and knew a lot about the local artists that were featured.

BoBB is one of the greatest independent bookstores in the West! If you happen to be vacationing in the area, there's no better place to pick up some great books about the region, history, outdoor activities, fiction, nonfiction, or a little bit of just about everything else. The owners & managers are extremely knowledgeable and abundantly helpful... and be sure to check their calendar as you may happen to catch a reading from one of the many authors who come through. For those who are excited by the increasingly rare opportunity to peruse the shelves of a locally owned, independent bookstore, you're in for a treat!

It's nice to walk into a bookstore and see a couple displays for Edward Abbey's books. They had a great selection of local and western books and a lot of local artists featured as well. Glad I finally got a chance to see this great little store.

What a fantastic store. If you're a fan of anything Western, this is your store. From Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, and beyond you will find what you want to read. They have a decent selection of new fiction, nonfiction, and children's books but where this store shines is in its regional history, travel, nature, and science books.

Wouldn't let my daughter use their restroom in an emergency. Oh but they sell kids books. I would say not kid friendly or a compassionately run business to support.

We come to this place every time we visit Moab. Have a wonderful selection of new and used books and books of local interest. I came in to get a book on wildflowers and local plants. We also are looking for books on trails in the area. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Great local guide book selection. Lots of maps too. Helpful, knowledgable staff. I love a bookshop that really cares about the products they carry. They seemed truly interested in helping us find the right books for our trip. Our first stop in town. A good decision.

A small, locally-owned independent bookstore with a heavy emphasis on outdoor-oriented books (fiction, non-fiction, guides, trail maps, etc). We always enjoy popping in whenever we're in Moab as it has a nice, cozy vibe with its low ceilings and shelves that aren't out of reach. Most books are priced at MSRP. The store is clean and logically organized. On this most recent trip, the first time we visited, the cashier didn't greet or smile at us. She wasn't even busy, but it takes a bit more to put us off a bookstore. The second time, a nice male staff member immediately smiled and told us to let him know if we needed help. We walked out of there with a new book. The shop is on the main street through town. Street parking.

The name is incorrect (as well as the address, funnily enough). This is abc and beyond used books. It's next to the Moab creamery. It's a great bookstore, with very nice ladies working there. They have some great finds and it is nicely organized by type of books. They have lot of books for kids which is nice too.

Unless you can't read, or or utterly uninterested in the West and what makes it special; this bookstore is a treasure. BoB has an incredible selection and an awesome staff. Maps, history, geology seem to be specialties. We stop in every time we drive through Moab. If you are in Moab, this is a must-visit destination.

Great selection, friendly, knowledgeable, and highly recommended. And please support independently owned bookstores so we can continue to have this quality of selection and service!!!

The bleached blonde male employee ignored customers to conduct an extended personal phone call. When he bothered to ring me up he had a problem with my taking a few cents from the take a penny cup to buy something. Zero customer service. I'll never spend another dollar at this store.