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Books in Taos
Taos has an independent bookstore, museum book selections, and specialty shops with deep collections. Look for local authors, Southwest history, Pueblo culture, metaphysical books, tarot, and astrology.
Bookstores
Op.cit. Books at 124A Bent Street is the primary independent bookstore in Taos, with particular depth in regional and Southwestern titles, Native American studies, and New Mexico history. Crone & Crow also belongs in this guide because it carries a large selection of metaphysical books alongside tarot, astrology, Reiki, and related resources. Check each business directly for current hours and events.
| Shop | Best for | Address and Hours | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| op.cit. Books | Taos's independent bookstore. Strong on local authors, Southwest history, and Pueblo culture. | 124A Bent St. Closes 5 PM. | 575-751-1999 | |
| Crone & Crow | Books, tarot, astrology, Reiki, metaphysical resources, candles, jewelry, and readings. | Civic Plaza Drive. Check website for current hours and weekly events. | Website | |
| Harwood Museum Shop | Museum shop with art books, prints, and publications on Taos and the Southwest. | 238 Ledoux St. Closes 5 PM. | 575-758-9826 |
Local and Regional Authors
John Nichols, author of The Milagro Beanfield War and a longtime Taos resident, is the most famous local literary figure. His work is stocked at op.cit. Books and often available signed. Frank Waters, who wrote The Man Who Killed the Deer and The Book of the Hopi from his Taos base, is another essential regional author. Mabel Dodge Luhan's four-volume Intimate Memories is the primary firsthand account of the early art colony.
The New Mexico history shelf at any good Taos bookstore is worth an hour. The scholarship on Pueblo culture, Spanish Colonial history, and the art colony is substantial and consistently readable.
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