As a locally-owned, independent bookstore, we provide locals and visitors with new, used, and rare books. For over two decades, we have been a place where readers find their story and where authors find their audience. Dean Stayner, the original visionary behind the Jackson Hole Book Trader, opened its doors in 1998. Between building his shelving by hand and thoughtfully stocking it with second-hand and collectible books, Stayner created and grew a true community bookstore. He eventually added new books to the store’s offerings, and ushered it into the internet age.