Here is a list of Alaska bookstores and operators:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Abbott Loop Bookstore, 2626 Abbott Road, Anchorage AK 99507
Agape Bible Bookstore, 301 N. Santa Claus Lane, North Pole AK 99705
Alaska Book Store, PO Box 71651, Fairbanks AK 99707
Alaska Book Center, 6100 O'Malley Road, Anchorage AK 99516
Alaska Center for the Book, 3600 Denali Street Anchorage AK 99503
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Homer, AK 99603 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Alaska Native Village Museum, 201 First Avenue, Fairbanks AK 99701
Alaska Natural History Association, Feather Wagner, Mail-order Specialist, 750 West Second Avenue, Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99501, 907-274-8440
Fax: 907-274-8343 Toll-free: 1-866 AK PARKS (outside greater Anchorage area) Online Alaska Books Catalog: www.alaskanha.org
The nonprofit partner of public lands in Alaska dedicated to sharing the natural and cultural heritage that enriches Alaska. The Association operates specialized bookstores at 35 parks, forests, refuges, other public land facilities and on the web. Proceeds support educational programs for public lands and fund new publications. Members receive discounts on purchases. In operation since 1959, the Association works to inspire stewardship of Alaska's public lands through education.
Alaska News Agency, Bob Johnson, 325 W. Potter Drive, Anchorage AK 99518
Alaska Public Lands Information Center, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
605 West 4th Ave., Suite 105, Anchorage, AK 99501, 907-271-2737
250 Cushman Street, Suite 1A, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Alaska State Museum, 4451 Dredge Lake Rs., Juneau, AK 99801, 907-790-3357
Alaskan Heritage Bookshop, P.O. Box 22165, Juneau, AK 99802
Richard Alan Wood, Owner
907-789-8450
email: dick@AlaskaWanted.com
web site: http://home.gci.net/~ah/ahbwp.html
photos: http://homepage.mac.com/alaskana/AHBWP/bookstorePhotos.jpg
Alaska antiquarian booksellers since 1982. By Appointment. We specialize in those very hard to find Alaska books. Very large stock of Alaska postcards, stereoviews, photographs, ephemera, etc. Large stock of early Alaska memorabilia. We are members of the Ephemera Society of America for over 25 years.
Alaskana Books, 564 S. Denali St., Palmer, AK 99645
907-745-8695, 907-892-8694, or 1-888-354-9483
A Novel View, 415 L Street, Anchorage AK 99501
Pat Tegtmeier
907-278-0084 Online: www.homestead.com/anovelview A small shop of great books located on L between Fourth and Fifth avenues, around the corner from Snow City Cafe and across the street from Simon and Seafort's fine dining.
Anchorage Museum Shop, Georgia Blue, 121 W. 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Arctic Trading Post, 302 Front St., Nome, AK 99762
907-443-2686
Alaskan gifts and art, framed and unframed; Alaskan books.
Arctic Sivunmun Iligsavik Bookstore, PO Box 749, Barrow AK 99723
Ariel Books, 310 First Ave., Fairbanks AK 99701
Bagdad Books & Cafe, 601 E. Pioneer #110, Homer AK 99603
Barnes & Noble #2784 200 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage AK 99503, 907-279-7323
Book Nook, 3211 Shamrock Street, Anchorage, AK 99504, 907-337-0061
Books Inc., 431 W. Parks Hwy., Wasilla AK 99654-6921
Bookshop, 750 W. Dimond Blvd, Anchorage AK 99515, 907-344-1940
Bosco's, 2606 Spenard Road, Anchorage AK 99503
John Weddleton
907-274-4112Books, comics, cards, games, graphic novels, avant garde. Bosco's is a shopping adventure and excursion into the soul of pop culture. With a van load of comics, Bosco's has grown to a multiple store chain. Store's vision: "Get 'em what they want!" We get an avalanche of new books and comics every Wednesday. We love them all! Get details at www.boscos.com
Bread of Life Book Nook, PO Box 95, Hoonah AK 99829
Campbell Creek Science Center, 6881 Abbott Loop Road, Anchorage, AK 99507 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
C&M Used Books, 215 E. Fourth Ave., Anchorage AK 99501, 907-278-9394
Chugach National Forest, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
Begich, Boggs Visitor Center, Portage Valley Road, Portage Glacier
Cordova Ranger District, Cordova, Valdez
Girdwood Ranger District, Girdwood
Coldfoot Interagency Visitor Center, Mile 175 Dalton Highway, Coldfoot, Alaska (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Comic Shop, 418 Third St., Suite 5b, Fairbanks AK 99701, 907-452-5780
Cornerstone, 326 Center St., #102, Kodiak, AK 99615
Curlew Books, Abi Dickson, Box 225, Unalaska, AK 99685, 907-581-1570
Cornerstone, 326 Center St., #102, Kodiak AK 99615
Curlew Books, Abi Dickson, Box 225, Unalaska AK 99685
Cyrano's Book Store, 413 D Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, 907-274-2599
Denali National Park & Preserve, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
Denali
Talkeetna
Denali State Park, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
Trapper Creek
Talkeetna
Fireside Books, 720 South Alaska Street, Palmer, AK 99645
Phone 907-745-2665
Fax 907-7452664)
Online www.goodbooksbadcoffee.com
We are a used and new bookstore in Downtown Palmer, Alaska. We sponsor poetry readings, contests, book-signings and other special literary events. And we have a good but quirky selection of new and used books. The store is rustic but clean, with lots of little nooks for reading, and a great fireplace.
Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, 1400 Abercrombie Drive, Kodiak, AK 99615 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Gail's Hallmark, Gail Reeve, P.O. Box 112767, Anchorage, AK 99511-2767, 907-344-5142
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Bettles (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Gustavus
Yakutat
Gullivers, David Hollingsworth, 3525 College Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Hearthside Books, two locations, 254 Front Street, 907-586-1726; and 8745 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801, 907-789-2750
Susan Hickey and Deb Reifenstein, owners
Serving Juneau for 25 years, stop in at either of Hearthside Books' two locations for books about Alaska or by Alaskans. Independently owned and operated, Hearthside Books does a great job of promoting local authors, regularly hosting authors for readings and book signings. Check out their Web site for ordering information and updates on the latest in-house events at hearthside@hearthsidebooks.com.
Homer Bookstore, 332 E. Pioneer Ave. #1, Homer, AK 99602
Lee Post
907-235-7496
Toll-free in AK: 888-635-2665
Web: http://www.homerbookstore.com/
We're a general bookstore with a special focus on Alaskana, classics and children's titles. Also a great card selection. The Bookstore has been operating here in Homer for 20 years. Our staff is always happy to recommend favorites to our customers -- whether they're locals or tourists.
Imaginarium/Discovery Store, 725 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage AK 99501
Innaigvik Education and Information Center, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
Kotzebue
Nome
Innoko National Wildlife Refuge, McGrath (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Into the Woods Bookstore, PO Box 84022, Fairbanks AK 99708
Inucraft, Lucy Nordlum, P.O. Box 49, Kotzebue AK 99752
Jerry Follet Reader's Delight, P.O. Box 2269, Seward AK 99664
Julia Clymer Pratt Museum Store, 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer AK 99603
Katmai National Park & Preserve, Brooks Camp (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Exit Glacier (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Mile 85, Sterling Highway, Soldotna, AK 99669 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center Museum Store, 11471 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai AK 99611
Alise Bowen, Manager
Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (open Sunday in summer)
(907) 283-1991
www.visitkenai.com The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center is located at the heart of the oldest permanent settlement in Alaska at the corner of the Kenai Spur Highway and Main Street. We offer books on the natural history, flora and fauna of Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula, as well as a wide selection of Alaskana, maps, gifts, postcards, original art, Alaskan children's books and Ray Troll T-shirts and books.
Kendra Adventures & Delights, 414 K Street, Anchorage AK 99501
King Salmon Visitor Center, King Salmon (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, AK 99840 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, 1390 Buskin River Road, Kodiak, AK 99615 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Korean Book Center, 310 E. Fireweed Lane, Anchorage AK 99503, 907-272-2223
Koyukuk/Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge, Galena, AK 99741 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Kreigs Books, 201 Barrow Street #1, Anchorage AK 99501
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Port Alsworth, AK 99653 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Lost Horizon Books, Ava Wilson, P.O. Box 42, Seldovia AK 99663
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, 8465 Old Dairy Road, Juneau, AK 99801 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association), 907-789-0097
Metro Books & Tapes, David Shimek, 530 E. Benson Boulevard, Anchorage AK 99503
907-279-8622
Music and bookstore with largest selection of music in the state. Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Family business for over fifty years. The vice president is a Native Alaskan woman. Specialty in investigation of questions both musical and literature related. The staff is interested in your ideas and desires. Our book selection is hand picked and very good. Our music selection is one of the best I have ever seen in variety and depth.
Mike Olson Resurrect Art, Box 2152, Seward AK 99664
Moravian Bookstore, Karen Fluegel, P.O. Box 327, Bethel AK 99559, 907-627-3730
NANA Museum of the Arctic, Box 46, Kotzebue AK 99752
New Song Bookstore, 535 Evergreen, Palmer AK 99645
Nicky's Place, Box 225, Unalaska AK 99685
Northland Books and Charts, 201 3rd Ave., Seward AK 99664
Observatory, ABBA, 200 North Franklin, Juneau AK 99801
Dee Longenbaugh
907-586-9676
Rare and common old books and maps. Specializing in Alaska and other polar regions, but also a general store. Bestsellers are books on exploration, history, hunting and true adventure. First and oldest used bookstore in Southeast Alaska -- since 1979. No catalogs but lots of personal service. The store does book and map searches and has a certified appraiser. "As a historian of Alaska, my heart is in Russian America and the Russian mapping of Alaska," says Longenbaugh, who is currently working on a book on mapping. The store's vision is to educate and provide accurate and well-written books, especially those on Alaska.
Old Harbor Books, Don Muller, 201 Lincoln St., Sitka AK 99835
907-747-8808
E-mail: oldharbor@gci.net
Independently-owned bookstore in downtown Sitka, specializing in Alaskana, nautical, Native American and Alaska Native, children's books, ecology, travel, natural history, philosophy, special orders and out-of-print searches. Old Harbor Books was formed in 1976 by a group of devoted book lovers, most of whom are still serving on the bookstore's board. Owner/managers Don Muller and Marylin Newman have worked at OHB since its inception. OHB stocks an inventory of over 16,000 titles along with a comprehensive selection of nautical charts and topographic maps for the region. We believe in actively participating in the community. We support public radio as well as all kinds of activities and get involved in community issues, even controversial ones, especially environmental concerns. Store's vision: The right book for the right person at the right time.
Orca Book & Sound Co., Box 1308/ 507 First St., Cordova AK 99574
Susan Ogle
907-424-5305
We are a small, well-rounded book store devoted to quality reading. A mom-and-pop shop. In business for 10 years. There is a cafe (serving breakfast and lunch) in the store and local art hanging on the walls. Warm and friendly atmosphere.
Pandemonium Booksellers, 1325 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., Wasilla, AK. 99654
907-376-3939
E-mail: info@akbookstore.com
Web: http://www.akbookstore.com <http://www.akbookstore.com/>
Parnassus, Lillian Ference, 28 Creek St., Ketchikan AK 99901
Read-em-again Used Books, 1427 Muldoon Road, Anchorage AK 99504
River City Books and Espresso Cafe, 43977 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, AK 99669
Peggy Mullen, Bookstore Owner
Kim Murry, Cafe Owner
907-260-7722
River City Books and Espresso Cafe is located in scenic Soldotna, Alaska, on original homestead land. Peggy Mullen owns and operates the renovated Cornerstone Marketplace, which houses seven businesses, including her own River City Books. The bookstore offers comfortable seating and a variety of events, including book readings and storytimes for children. The cafe serves soups and sandwiches, in addition to coffee, and many of the vegetables and herbs used in the Cafe's cooking are grown in the garden out back.
Seoul Book Store, 2464 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage AK 99507, 907-563-9111
Southcentral Alaska Museum, Box 772263, Eagle River AK 99577-2263
Shalom Books, PO Box 876684, Wasilla AK 99687
Shire Bookstore, Ann Barker, 104 Center Avenue, #102, Kodiak AK 99615 , 907-486-5001
Silver Tree Books, 3535 College Road, #210, Fairbanks AK 99709
Sitka National Historical Park, 106 Metlakatla Street, Sitka, AK 99835 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Skagway News Depot, 264 Broad St., Skagway AK 99840, 907-983-3354
Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, 50 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association), 907-228-6220
Tales Told Twice, P.O. Box 631, Talkeetna, AK 99676
907-733-BOOK (2665)
We are a new and used bookstore located in beautiful downtown Talkeetna. We are open all winter long and offer new release video rentals as well as books to see you through the long winter days! Thanks to our generous trading policy our inventory is constantly changing and expanding and we have something for everyone. Stop in and enjoy a free cup of coffee and a homemade cookie while you explore our store.
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Mile 1229 Alaska Highway, Tok (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
The Source Metaphysical Bookstore, 329 E. Fifth Ave., Anchorage, AK 99051
Doug Meyers
907-274-5850
We are the largest metaphysical bookstore in the Northwest. We do computerized astrological charts.
The Ark, 226 Plaza Port, West Ketchikan AK 99901
Tatlanika Trading Company, Karen Reeder, P.O. Box 40179, Clear AK 99704
The Bookstore, 436 Sterling Hwy., Homer AK 99603
Title Wave Used Books, Julie Drake, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99503
907-278-9283
907-278-7323 fax
Web: www.WaveBooks.com
Title Wave is the largest independent bookstore in Alaska, new or used. The 33,000-square-foot store offers more than a half million books in virtually every subject category with specialties in literature, poetry, Alaskana and polar material.
Todd Communications, Flip Todd, 203 W. 15th Ave., #102, Anchorage AK 99501, 907-929-5500
Tongass National Forest, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
Craig Ranger District, Craig
Misty Fjords Ranger District, 3031 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Petersburg Ranger District, Petersburg, Wrangell
Sitka Ranger District, Sitka
Tongass National Forest Office, Hyder
Totem Bight State Historical Park, 9883 N Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, AK 99901 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Totem Heritage Center, 601 Deermont St., Ketchikan AK 99901, 907-225-5900
Twice Told Tales, 1231 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage AK 99503
Rachel Dorris
907561-3828
We sell both new and used books. Our used books range from just-released books to collectible and rare volumes.
University of Alaska-SE Bookstore, 11120 Glacier Hwy., Juneau AK 99801
Linda Snyder
907-465-6401
Web: uasbookstore.uas.alaska.edu/home.aspx
We stock non-text merchandise like UAS clothing, calendars, greeting cards, gifts and general books -- mostly Alaskan titles. Also a great selection of pens and mechanical pencils. Our current Web site is found under the Alumni page on the UAS homepage.
University of Alaska Anchorage Bookstore, 2905 Providence Drive, Anchorage AK 99508
Joyce J. Colajezzi
907-786-1153
Web: www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/
The UAA Campus Bookstore stocks required and recommended course textbooks and materials, poetry books, general supplies, computer software, art materials, gifts, calculators, class rings, sports clothing, and is the official Seawolf headquarters. You may visit the bookstore Web site at
University of Alaska Fairbanks Bookstore, Sarah Triggs, Constitution Hall, Room 105, Fairbanks AK 99775
Voyageur Bookstore, PO Box 1076, Craig AK 99921
Waldenbooks, 320 W. 5th Avenue, #340, Anchorage AK 99501, 907-276-2522
Waldenbooks, #1397, University Center, 3901 Old Seward Hwy., Anchorage AK 99503
Sukie Bernard
(907) 561-7644
We have an expert, knowledgeable staff welcoming each customer to our store. We specialize in customer service and always finding the book you need. In addition, we sponsor autograph signings by local writers, love to special order books for customers, and reserve copies of upcoming releases. We offer competitive discounts for families and individuals with our Preferred Reader program and cater to profit and not-for-profit businesses with our institutional accounts. In addition, we are committed to the children of this state. We have partnerships with schools, book fairs and teacher discounts.
Waldenbooks, Pam Ockerlander, #1325, Cottonwood Creek Mall, 1800 Parks Hwy., Wasilla AK 99687, 907-376-1218
Waldenbooks, Lori Wetherington #1276, Bentley Mall, 32 College Road, Fairbanks AK 99701
Waldenbooks, 2421 Tongass Ave, Suite 103 Ketchikan AK 99901, 907-225-8120
Waterstone's Booksellers, 5000 W. International Airport Road, #3310, Anchorage, AK 99502
Jana Gwynn
907-243-6016
In summer we focus on Alaska books, but all year long we focus on the traveler. We have all the bestsellers, along with classics, science, history and philosophy/religion. Children's books, too.
Westco, Peggy MacInees, 816 E. Whitney Road, Anchorage AK 99501
Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site, Mile 28 Richardson Highway, Valdez (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, (branch offices of Alaska Natural History Association)
Mile 105.5 Old Richardson Hwy, Copper Center, AK 99573
Chitina Ranger Station, Chitina, AK 99566
Slana Ranger Station, Slana, AK 99586
Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve, Eagle, AK 99738 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Yukon Crossing Visitor Contact Station, Mile 56 Dalton Highway (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Bethel, AK 99559 (branch office of Alaska Natural History Association)
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