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 Literary Longings |
2625 E 12th Avenue Denver, CO 80206 United States +1 303 399 2004 |
This feminist-angled shop is a literary paradise that promotes inner and outer peace. Selections include art, health, humor and history. The store also hosts a section of multicultural stories for children with the mission to promote equality between the genders. In addition to the fine selection of books, music is offered along with greeting cards and candles. Of course, men are welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A bookstore for the kids |
4315 East Mississippi Avenue Denver, CO 80246 United States +1 303 759 1117 |
This is the premier children's bookstore in Denver, stocking over 85,000 titles. Most books are generally discounted 10 to 30 percent. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, making this a common destination for parents and teachers. The store, located in a strip mall, is brimming with unusual oddities as well as all the traditional favorites such as Curious George and Good-Bye Moon. In addition, there are pretzels to snack on and the stuffed characters from popular books patiently wait for story hour with the kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Used & rare books |
300 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 United States +1 303 837 0700 http://www.capitolhillbooks.com |
Located across from the State Capitol Building on the edge of downtown, this bookstore is like walking into a cluttered closet of old books. Lined with bookshelves overflowing with used titles in a wealth of genres, this shop has been satisfying literary cravings for 20 years. What started as one small room has blossomed into a 3000 square foot book Mecca. An international antiquarian book search makes this a perfect stop when looking for a rare, first or out of print edition. Postcards, greeting cards and posters are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gay themed bookshop |
42 South Broadway Denver, CO 80209 United States +1 303 777 0766 |
This bookshop draws its name from the Kinsey Report's numerical rating of homosexuals on the sexual categorization chart. Although catering primarily to gay men, the shop's relaxing atmosphere is the perfect place to browse for the latest Maupin saga or Grimsley drama. A number of chairs scattered about its aisles provide a good place to begin a new read. Its selection covers a wide variety of topics, ranging from fiction and non-fiction, to memoirs and titles specifically dealing with gay issues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Preservation of a proud heritage |
3633 West 32nd Avenue Denver, CO 80211 United States +1 303 964 9049 http://culturallegacy.booksens... |
This bookstore is bedecked with posters of famous Latino faces as well as positive messages to promote literacy and the preservation of a proud heritage. Titles go beyond the famous works of fiction and nonfiction to include sections on cooking, crafts and art, and a special section for children. A Spanish-speaking book club meets twice a month, and children meet once a week to discuss their latest discoveries. Often, there are autographing sessions and panels that provide discussion of topics that are important to the Hispanic community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specializes in Magazines |
44 S Broadway Denver, CO 80209 United States +1 303 777 9946 http://www.oldmagman.com/ |
Bring a bag of breadcrumbs so you do not get lost when visiting this labyrinth of literature. This seemingly tiny shop stretches into a tunnel of different little rooms, each of which is clandestinely marked with numbered paper signs. The shop, like most used bookstores, carries a good nest of paperback and hardbacks, but what distinguishes this from the rest is the vast selection of magazines. Back issues of Time, Newsweek, Life, Esquire and Rolling Stone are just a few samples of its vast stock. Most are sealed in plastic and chronologically shelved for easy search purposes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First editions and more |
1428 South Broadway Denver, CO 80210 United States +1 303 756 5821; TF 1-866-425-5225 www.gcbooks.com |
Discriminating book buyers in search of rare books will enjoy browsing through this shop's, antiquarian selection. Check out titles from a variety of genres including western Americana, natural history and art. Located in the Antique Guild along South Broadway's Antique District, this bookstore, with its neatly situated shelves and numerous book cabinets, looks more like a library. Most of the display cases (many of which are for sale) are also antiques and come from the Carnegie Library, one of Denver's early libraries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colorado's largest metaphysical bookstore |
5701 East Colfax Denver, CO 80220 United States +1 303 321 0867 / +1 800 808 0867 (Toll Free) http://www.isisbooks.com |
For Colorado's largest selection of spiritual and metaphysical items, look no further than this feel-good shop. The store carries a full range of religious, pagan, astrology, and mystical titles to suit everyone from New Age novices to shamans. Plus, it carries incense and accessories, crystals, tarot cards, oils, funky fountains, and Feng Shui supplies. The store is a meeting place for psychics, astrologers and other "mystic mongers", so check its bulletin board or ask around if you are interested in classes or sessions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big words |
32 Broadway Denver, CO 80203 United States +1 303 721 7511 |
Talk about specialized. This used bookstore carries more than 2,000 titles with magnified font sizes. The selection of large print books covers the literary spectrum, from fiction to humor, and is perfect for seniors, visually impaired readers, and exercise enthusiasts looking to follow a plot line from afar. Located in the Denver Book Mall, the shop resides in the southern antique district, and is a perfect stop if your reading involves a magnifying glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The biggest and best |
7007 East 88th Avenue Denver, CO 80640 United States +1 303 289 4656 / +1 800 861 9900 |
This bargain center is the largest flea market in Colorado. Over 2,000 vendors, both established and intermittent, sell a wide range of items from garage sale goodies to exquisite handmade crafts on 80 acres of land located about 20 minutes from downtown Denver. While buyers hunt for bargains and buried treasures, children and adults alike can enjoy the Slippery Slide, or the miniature roller coaster. Over 12 dining tents serve everything from burritos to burgers. Admission: Adults USD2; kids (12-18) USD1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Age haven |
1032 South Gaylord Street Denver, CO 80209 United States +1 303 744 6930 |
From Feng Shui to Runes, from Zen to Tarot, this popular Washington Park bookstore is the perfect stop on your way to a higher spiritual plateau. Wafts of incense set the mood for browsing. Bells chime in the background blocking out every sound but the sound of your own thoughts. And you will need those to help concentrate on perusing the diverse selection of metaphysical titles spanning philosophy, religion, and self-help. Candles, incense, new age music, tarot cards and aromatherapy oils are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The people's bookstore |
4620 East 23rd Avenue At Dexter Denver, CO 80207 United States +1 303 355 8508 |
This shop is a non-profit bookstore designed to give the community an active part in running a bookstore. Book loving volunteers run the place, along with one paid employee who manages the operation. Patrons bring in their old books and trade for new ones. For local or out of town bibliophiles, this hidden gem is a true find. From fiction to history, all genres are offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Audio books for rent |
1580 Blake Street Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 303 629 5528 http://www.reelbooks.com |
This audio bookstore makes it possible to share your road trip with the likes of Steinbeck, Grisham and Stephen King. All that you need to invite them along is a credit card. Over 1000 titles are in stock, covering every major category including humor, horror and self-help. There is even Kerouac's On the Road, which details Denver and the surrounding foothills. Most of the books are on cassette. There are CDs, but the selection is limited. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theater bookshop |
1048 14th Street Denver, CO 80202 United States +1 303 820 2189 |
If you are aspiring for a part in the next community production of Macbeth, stop by at this downtown store. This specialty bookshop is the place to find books on the art of acting. But you can also find titles on set design, lighting and directing. Plus, the shop carries one of the most extensive selections of plays in the city. Film buffs can browse though the screenplays or read up on the history of cinema. Broadway scores and CDs are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Denver's literary soul |
2526 East Colfax Avenue Elizabeth Street Denver, CO 80206 United States +1 303 322 7727 / +1 800 833 9327 http://www.tatteredcover.com |
The Tattered Cover Bookstore is one of the nation's largest independent bookstores and has become such a Denver shopping landmark that it also serves as a tourist attraction. Three book-crammed floors and a basement hold the store's whopping stock of 500,000 titles. Big, stuffed easy chairs dot the floors and invite browsing, especially in the massive magazine section that also features out-of-town newspapers. A cozy coffee shop on the main floor, adds to the artsy ambiance. In addition the shop hosts more than 500 author signings and lectures each year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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