Pioneer Book

Pioneer Book is a used-book institution of remarkable scale, a sprawling downtown Provo store that houses hundreds of thousands of volumes in a labyrinthine space where getting lost is part of the fun. Since 1986, the store has served the enormous BYU student population and the broader Provo community with prices that make book buying accessible and a selection so vast that virtually any title can be found with enough patience. The religious studies section is naturally comprehensive, given the store's proximity to BYU and the strong faith traditions of the community, covering not just LDS texts but world religions, theology, and philosophy of religion. The academic text section sees brisk traffic from students seeking affordable alternatives to campus bookstore prices. The history section is deep and eclectic, and the science fiction collection draws genre enthusiasts from across the Wasatch Front. The rare books room yields occasional treasures, including early Utah and Mormon history publications that have significant collector value. Pioneer Book's sheer size creates an atmosphere of endless possibility, and the low prices mean that impulse buying is not just easy but practically unavoidable.