Far West Books

Specialties

Far West Books is the full service LDS Bookstore for all of the Central Valley, Bay Area and Southern California. New and classic books from General Authorities and other inspirational authors as well as the best in clean fictional works are our mainstay. We carry all forms of uplifting, inspirational and fun music on CD’s. If you’re in the mood for movies, we carry the latest DVD’s and Blu-​Ray. The most recent blockbuster The Saratov Approach, which went nation-​wide is now available.

Our Home Décor department is full of the most popular artist’s renditions of the Savior, scriptural figures, historical scenes and the beautiful temples of the Church. Additionally, inspirational wall plaques and sayings, porcelain figurines and statures i.e. Willow Tree figures are well loved by many.

The recent 2013 printing of the scriptures are available in genuine leather and simulated leather. We offer imprinting of names on the cover to personalize scriptures and journals.

History

Established in 1978.

First opened in Clovis as a general bookstore with a small LDS product selection that followed the Western theme of Clovis. A move to Fresno was welcome news to Fresno residents but still just a short drive from Clovis. Twenty three years ago, competition from Costco and Target propelled the store to forgo offering «general market» products and focus on LDS product and services. That move caused rapid growth and the need to move into larger and larger quarters. Finally in 1999 in preparation for the opening of the Fresno Temple, the enterprise relocated to the current super-​store near Fashion Fair Mall and Fresno State University campus.

Meet the Business Owner

Louise and Leon H.

Business Owner

The owners have grown the once small store into a thriving full-​service enterprise. Adding several innovations has given the business a nationwide reach. Many similar stores have closed their doors with the troubles of the national economy over the last decade. Far West Books has reached out to the communities that have lost their «local» store to successfully serve their needs.