Bookstores in Colorado

A guide to the best independent
Colorado bookstores

Alamosa

Black & Read - 7821 Wadsworth Blvd. - (303) 467-3236 - Used books

Narrow Gauge Newsstand - 602 Main St. - (719) 589 - 6712

Aspen

Aspen Book Store - 665 E. Durant Ave. - (970) 925-7427*

Explore Booksellers & Bistro - 221 E. Main St. - (970) 225-5336 or
(800) 562-7323

Boulder

Boulder Book Store

1107 Pearl St.
Phone: (303) 447-2074
Type: New & used books
Specialty: General Interest
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers, Gifts, Curiosities, Toys/Games
Find us: Facebook | Twitter | Blog

Boulder Book Store is Boulder’s largest independent bookstore with 20,000 sq. feet, more than 100,000 titles, and three floors. We host more than 200 events in the store and in the community every year. Boulder Book Store has been named “Best of Boulder” by local papers every year since 1987. As a founding member of the Boulder Independent Business Alliance (one of the first of its kind in the country), David Bolduc, owner of the Boulder Book Store, has been at the forefront of the “shop local” movement for over a decade.

Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe

1203 13th St., Ste. A
Phone: (303) 579-1644
Type: New books
Specialty: Poetry
Find us: Facebook // Twitter

As one of three exclusively-poetry bookstores in the United States, Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe creates and fosters a daily, living space for lovers of poetry, of all ages. The store allows poets and lovers of poetry to gather formally and informally in order to promote the discovery that writing and reading poetry brings forth. The Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe has poetry books for readers of all ages. The store also proudly carries Conscious Coffees, the award winning Boulder-based coffee roaster dedicated to the pursuit of Fair Trade and Organic coffee all over the world.

Left Hand Books - 1200 Pearl St., #10 -(303) 443-8252 - Alternative

Lighthouse Books - 1201 Pearl St. - (303) 939-8355 - Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age

Brighton

KAT's Books & Cds - 2 S. Main St. - (303) 655-9848 - Used books*

Broomfield

Calico Books - 300 Nickel St. #2 - (303) 438-1111 - Primarily Used books

Colorado Springs

Beth Anne's Book Corner - 1532 N. Circle Dr. - (719) 471-7545 - Used books - Specialty: Romance

Colorado College Bookstore - 902 N. Cascade Ave. - (719) 389-6391 - General books

Poor Richard's Bookstore - 320 N. Tejon St. - (719) 578-0012

Cortez

Main Book Co. - 34 Main St. - (970) 565-8158*

Denver

Abracadabra Books - 8909 E. Colorado Dr. - (303) 733-5700 - Used, Rare, Antiquarian books

Auraria Campus Bookstore - 900 Auraria Pkwy. - (303) 556-4286 - General books

The Bookies - 4315 E. Mississippi Ave. - (303) 759-1117

Capitol Hill Books

300 E. Colfax Ave.
Phone: (303) 837-0700
Type: Used books
Specialty: General Interest
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Gifts
Find us: Facebook | Twitter

Denver's largest searchable database of used books serving the community at Colfax and Grant for 33 years.

For Heaven's Sake - 4900 W. 46th Ave. - (303) 964-9339 - Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age

Murder by the Book - 1566 S. Pennsylvania St. - (303) 871-9401 or (800) 300-2595 - Specialty: Mystery

Printed Page Bookshop - 1416 S. Broadway - (303) 777-7653 - Used, rare books

StoryVille Books - 8868 Federal Blvd. Unit 12A - (303) 412-5469 - Used books*

Tattered Cover - LoDo

1628 16th St
Phone: (303) 436-1070
Type: New & used books
Specialty: General Interest
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers, Gifts, Curiosities, Toys/Games, Coffee/Tea
Find us: Facebook | Twitter

A locally owned business with an unwavering commitment to the customer and the community, the Tattered Cover is a bookstore and much more. Our three unique locations each offer personal service, an extraordinary selection of books, coffee shops serving breakfast and lunch, extensive newsstands, and author appearances nearly every day. Visit www.tatteredcover.com for locations, information, and convenient on-line shopping for books and e-books.

Tattered Cover - Colfax

2526 E Colfax Ave.
Phone: (303) 322-7727
Type: New & used books
Specialty: General Interest
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers, Gifts, Curiosities, Toys/Games, Coffee/Tea
Find us: Facebook | Twitter

Durango

Maria's Bookshop - 960 Main Ave. - (970) 247-1438

Y.E.S.S. the Book Hutch - 143 E. 9th St. - (970) 259-6624

Edwards

The Bookworm of Edwards - 295 Main St. C101 - (970) 926-7323

Englewood

Cornerstone Books - 3601 S. Sherman St. - (303) 762-0499 - Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age

Isis Books & Gifts - 2775 S. Broadway - (303) 761-8627 - Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age

Evergreen

HearthFire Books @ Bergen Village Shopping Ctr - 1254 Bergen Pkwy - (303) 670-4549

Fort Collins

Al's Newsstand - 177 N. College Ave. - (970) 482-9853 - Specialty: Magazines/Comics

BookEnds

1009 S. Lemay Ave.
Phone: (970) 416-1000
Type: Used & new books
Specialty: General Interest, Alternative/Political, Children's, Literary, Metaphysical/New Age, Mystery, Regional, All Genre
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Gifts, Coffee/Tea

Over 45,000 used, new and collectible books. Bookends, statues, busts, greeting cards, carved masks, quick study guides are just a few other additions you will find in our 2600 square foot store. m-f 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Saturdays 9 to 5. Enjoy a cup of coffee at our coffee shop, Coffee Break located inside of the store.

Book Lover's - 132 W. Troutman Pkwy. - (970) 207-9453 - Used books

Colorado State University Bookstore - Lory Student Ctr. - (970) 491-0546 - General books

The Eclectic Reader - 2724 W. Mulberry - (970) 493-7933 - Used, Rare, Out-of-Print books

Indigo Rose Books & Gifts - 216 Linden St. - (970) 484-6186 - Used books - Specialty: History/Literature

MagWest Newsstands - 308 S. Howes St. - (970) 565-8158

Wolverine Farm Bookstore (inside The Bean Cycle) - 144 N. College Ave. - (970) 472-4284 - New, Used books

Old Firehouse Books - 232 Walnut St. - (970) 484-7898

Fort Morgan

Book Nook - 304 Main St. - (970) 867-5449 - Used books*

Frisco

The Next Page - 409 Main St. #101 - (970) 668-9291

Glenwood Springs

Book Train - 723 Grand Ave. - (970) 945-7045 - New & Used books

Grand Junction

Crystal Books & Gifts

439 Main St.
Phone: (970) 242-5181
Type: New books
Specialty: Metaphysical/New Age
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Gifts, Toys/Games
Find us: Facebook

Crystal Books & Gifts is a locally owned and operated store dedicated to helping the individual explore the physical universe that surrounds them as well as examining the intellectual, emotional and spiritual universes that reside within. Opened in 1987, we are known as the area's premier source for an eclectic mix of books ranging from quantum physics to metaphysics; from Native American studies to texts on religions from around the world. It is also known for having premium quality unique gifts, music, statuary, symbolic jewelry, aromatherapy and unusual greeting cards.

Greeley

Woody's Newsstand - 942 9th Ave. - (970) 352-8117

Gunnison

The Book Worm - 211 N. Main St. - (970) 641-3693

Highlands Ranch

Tattered Cover

9315 Dorchester St.
Phone: (303) 470-7050
Type: New & used books
Specialty: General Interest
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers, Gifts, Curiosities, Toys/Games, Coffee/Tea
Find us: Facebook | Twitter

Holyoke

Inklings Book Store - 221 N. Interocean Ave. - (970) 854-3153*

Keystone

inxpot - 0195 River Run Rd. #B9 - (970) 262-3707

Lake City

Back Country Navigator - 131 Gunnison Ave. - (970) 944-6277 - Specialty: Regional books

Lakewood

Paperback Patti's - 2060 Youngfield St. - (303) 274-1911 - Used books

Leadville

Book Mine - 522 Harrison Ave. - (719) 486-2866 - Specialty: Regional books*

Longmont

Barbed Wire Books

504 Main St.
Phone: (303) 827-3620
Type: Used and new books
Specialty: General Interest, Regional
Sidelines: Greeting Cards/Postcards, Gifts, Curiosities, Art
Find us: Facebook

Barbed Wire Books is Longmont's largest book store (5800 square feet!). Our award-winning store is a favorite of all ages. We carry both new and used books and our specialty is locating rare and out of print books for our clients. We can help appraise your collection, as well. We carry artisan works of local people, vintage jewelry, music and more. We host live music, book signings, intellectual groups and book clubs. Barbed Wire Books has something for everyone!

Used Book Emporium - 346 Main St. - (303) 776-6561 - Used books

Louisville

The Book Cellar - 820 Main St. - (303) 604-2880 - Used books

Joy In Books - 1055 Courtesy Rd. Hwy 42 - (303) 404-2444 - Used books*

Loveland

Anthology Book Co - 422 E. 4th St. - (970) 667-0118 - Used books

Book Haven - 1408 N. Lincoln Ave. - (970) 667-6422 - Used & New books

City News Loveland - 534 N. Cleveland Ave. - (970) 667-9508

Manitou Springs

Black Cat Books - 513 Manitou Ave. - (719) 685-1589

Meeker

Avis' on the Corner - 325 6th St. - (970) 878-0123

Monument

Covered Treasures Bookstore - 105 Second St. - (719) 481-2665

Ouray

Buckskin Booksellers - 505 Main St. - (970) 325-4044 - Specialty: Regional/Western

Ridgway

Cimarron Books & Coffee House - 380 W. Sherman St. - (970) 626-5858

Salida

The Book Haven - 135 F St. - (719) 539-9629

Steamboat Springs

Off the Beaten Path - 68 9th St. - (970) 879-6830 or (800) 898-6830

Telluride

Between the Covers - 224 W. Colorado Ave. - (970) 728-4504 - Specialty: Regional books

Wheat Ridge

The Books Stop - 10840 W. 44th Ave. - (303) 425-4960 - Used, Rare, Out of Print books

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