When we decided to visit Cody, Wyoming, I was stoked to learn there’s an independent bookstore in this legendary city’s downtown. It’s called Legends Bookstore, and friends, it’s like someone built a bookstore around the reading tastes of my fella and myself. 

Really, their nonfiction section is robust, they have lots of local interest books and the fiction section was not bad either. I spoke with an employee who said they mainly stock bestseller fiction but they pay special attention to nonfiction because that’s what most local readers seek.

We were there on a breezy, chilly, rainy day and had allotted plenty of time to browse. It’s cozy and welcoming with nice lighting and lots of interesting displays. I found a solid stack of books including one about the first female Hollywood stuntwoman. By the way, she was a pioneer, making movies in the nineteen-teens. 

I would have bought more but was worried about suitcase space so I will just encourage you to go shop there and buy lots if you can.  

They do have a small coffee bar, a few gift items, and some children’s books as well so there’s literally something for everyone. 

Check out their website for more!