Off the Beaten Path Bookstore

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Off the Beaten Path Bookstore We are a full-service independent bookstore, with an extensive collection of new fiction, literature Who are we?
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Since we opened our doors in 1990, we have been Steamboat's largest full service bookstore and the locals' favorite meeting place for Good Books, Good Coffee and Good Friends. Real people who read books and admire great writing. We stand ready to help you find your next great read. We are a full service, independent bookstore, with extensive collections of current literature, fiction, history and memoirs, young adult works, and many more. We feature a large children’s collection, as well. We carry the Indie Bound selections, NY Times best sellers, and as a sponsor of the Literary Sojourn (www.literarysojourn.com), a full selection of the Literary Sojourn authors. When you’re away from Steamboat, you can find us on the web at www.steamboatbooks.com. In addition to our carefully hand selected inventory of books, we stock wonderful greeting cards, games, puzzles, candles, journals, chocolates and a varied assortment of unique gifts. We can help you select the perfect gift, wrap it and even ship it. Our café serves the best coffee drinks in town, pastries, Big Train drinks, smoothies, soups and salads for lunch, and w**e in the evening. We are pleased to be serving Steaming Bean Coffee, roasted in Telluride, Colorado. The store, in new digs on 9th Street in historic downtown Steamboat Springs, is open 7 days a week.

Today is release day for the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book! We know what you’re thinking, “OTBP there’s no way Fight or ...
10/21/2026

Today is release day for the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book! We know what you’re thinking, “OTBP there’s no way Fight or Flight (Volume 21) in this fabulous middle grade saga is already out!” We share your awe, but not your disbelief. It really is here. So head down and grab your copy now, before the youth beat you to it!

Craving an adventure? Craving some w**e? Craving a treasure hunt with clues hidden in a classic pirate tale? We’ve got t...
10/05/2026

Craving an adventure? Craving some w**e? Craving a treasure hunt with clues hidden in a classic pirate tale? We’ve got the book for you! Local author Keith Steiner has written The Madeira Chronicle, a book that will fulfill all these cravings! Come celebrate this debute on October 11th at 6:30 at the bookstore!

It’s almost here! A Court of Splintered Harmony comes out on October 27th and we’re opening a half hour early so you can...
09/30/2026

It’s almost here! A Court of Splintered Harmony comes out on October 27th and we’re opening a half hour early so you can get your book (and a free drink with purchase of the book till 9 am) and get started reading!! ALSO!! K.K. Salathe | Fantasy Author🐺 will be there selling her debut romantasy! Just a little something to hold you over until January. Be there or be in the spring court!

Your last day to use that sweet sweet summer reading coupons is September 30th! We’ve got tons of great books and goodie...
09/30/2026

Your last day to use that sweet sweet summer reading coupons is September 30th! We’ve got tons of great books and goodies for y’all!

Come read poetry at the bookstore! It can be your own piece, your favorite piece, or you can let the ghosts of poets pas...
09/28/2026

Come read poetry at the bookstore! It can be your own piece, your favorite piece, or you can let the ghosts of poets past speak through you. See you there!!

Meet Keith! Local, History Lover, and Debut Author! We are celebrating the release of The Madeira Chronicle with a w**e ...
09/24/2026

Meet Keith! Local, History Lover, and Debut Author! We are celebrating the release of The Madeira Chronicle with a w**e tasting, a reading, and a jolly good time. Be at Off The Beaten Path on October 11th at 6:30!

What an amazing day! Thank you to Bud Werner Library for hosting another excellent Literary Sojourn! AND! Thank you to M...
09/20/2026

What an amazing day! Thank you to Bud Werner Library for hosting another excellent Literary Sojourn! AND! Thank you to Maria Reva Katie Kitamura Adam Johnson Susan Orlean Kiran Desai, and Ron Charles for sharing your wit and wisdom with us. If you missed out, worry not! We have signed copies of the authors most recent books for you on our shelves.

Rainy days are book days. If you don’t have a good book to curl up with, brave the storm and come get one!
09/16/2026

Rainy days are book days. If you don’t have a good book to curl up with, brave the storm and come get one!

Let’s celebrate the release of local author Keith Steiner’s book The Madeira Chronicle! We’ll be tasting Madeira with th...
09/13/2026

Let’s celebrate the release of local author Keith Steiner’s book The Madeira Chronicle! We’ll be tasting Madeira with the fine folks of Ski Town W**e & Spirits, we’ll be chatting with Kieth, we’ll be having a grand old time! Join us on Sunday, October 11th at 6:30 for the festivities!

Happy Labor Day Weekend, folks! Got some kiddos in your life that could use some lightly-loved books? Come on down Frida...
09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend, folks!
Got some kiddos in your life that could use some lightly-loved books? Come on down Friday - Monday and get all kids used books 50% off, or check out our special green-sticker kids books for $2 each!
If you’re one of the lucky ones that has Monday off, we hope you come see us! If you have to work, Godspeed soldier 🫡

Address

68 9th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO
80487

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(970) 879-6830

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