Congratulations to Back of Beyond Books, Moab, Utah, which celebrated its 35th anniversary with a party Friday evening that included food, drink, a free mug with a $100 purchase, a 20% discount on everything, and more.
Founded in 1990, the store was named after Seldom Seen Smith's outfitting company and hideout spot in Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang. Back of Beyond carries new, used, and rare titles, many 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. The store also has a strong fiction section, children's room, and a carefully curated selection of YA and juvenile titles. There are also many indie bestsellers, games, and gifts.