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Tattered Cover Book Store
2526 E Colfax Ave
Denver CO 80206
Tel: (303) 322-7727
Hours: Mon-thu 9am-10pm | Fri-Sat 9am-11pm | Sun 10am-6pm

Listed in: Bookstore

Neighborhood: City Park

this is my business

Tattered Cover Book Store is an independent community bookstore, serving Denver’s readers for over thirty-five years. It all began when Joyce Meskis purchased a small bookshop in Denver‘s Cherry Creek North district. Today Tattered Cover Book Store offers an extraordinary selection of titles in three unique metro-Denver locations, and an author event nearly every day. With lots of nooks and crannies offering the intimacy of a smaller bookshop, and an ample supply of sofas and chairs, readers are sure to feel at home. Above all browsers are encouraged to linger for as long as they like. Each store offers a coffee bar with many tempting treats and a well-stocked newsstand. With its cozy atmosphere, tremendous selection of books and periodicals, and an unwavering commitment to the customer and the community, Tattered Cover is sure to become your favorite bookstore. The Tattered Cover is proud to be a bookstore with Book Sense: Independent Bookstores for Independent Minds.

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storydrum
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Can generally find the book I want. Great selection. It's dangerous for me to walk in there!
0461
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Tattered Cover Bookstore has such nice and helpful employees, they have a
really huge selection of books, magazines, newspapers and cds. There's also
a coffee shop where you could have something to eat and drink while talking to
friends or reading. I really enjoy going there, I would recommend it to anyone.
chmerrell
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The classic.
- chris m.
yarndiva
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Nothing everyone hasn't heard before, but they have something for everyone!! Even in the middle of the DNC, when I stopped by and, during my shopping, asked if the Tolkein calendars had come in for this year. He checked the computer, we looked on a couple stands, another employee saw us and jumped in...I got my calendar, and half the store employees helped me!!!
slehan
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A Denver tradition. Always outstanding service and great browsing. If they don't carry a book (which is rare), they'll order it for you.
MountainAnnie
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I like the homey feeling of Tattered Cover, along with its excellent selection of books. Even though I haven't attended author visits, I'm impressed with the number and quality of them
jeanneeja
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best selection, best environment
NaomiEW
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There is no contest.
febrinkman
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Consistently friendly service. Has books that I could not find at Borders or Barnes and Noble. I love the author book signing and talks... Keep up the excellent work
mawilliams
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very helpful for both teachers and as an individual just looking for something of interest
mizfallzalot
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The reputation of the Tattered Cover precedes it, a review is almost unnecessary. A huge selection of books, books I would never expect to find, and a great fun atmosphere make this the best place to get my literature on. I was admittedly disappointed at their move from Cherry Creek, but I've come to realize that this store is just as good, if not better, than the old one. Excellent excellent store.
cmgoat
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One of the best in the country. In a class by itself in Denver.
IndelibleInk2
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Largest selection
debrobison
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Not only a great bookstore, but a pillar of our community.
sampson3
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Simply the best.
rappfinephoto
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Always a great experience at this book store! Great selection and wonderful atmosphere! My very favorite bookstore!
btsaund
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Should just retire and call it the Tattered Cover Book Store Award
PohlRBear
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The inventory of a "Big Box Store" with the intimate staff who are actually knowledgable and helpful.
ratterrier
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The Tattered Cover is buzzing with the best variety and availibility. The podcasts are enriching.
drosenz
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Clearly the best independent bookstore in America! Keep it up guys.
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rochelle
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The Lodo location is mystical
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A. Watson
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I love this store
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Vickie Rightmyre
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It's a community meeting place to not only read, but to discuss whatever is of interest. Tattered Cover shows an interest in the community and understands the value of an informed public in a democracy.
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Ari Deutchman
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Great store, everything you might want or can order, especially helpful staff. It even smells good in the store. Can sit and read, see favorite authors. THANK YOU!
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Patricia Slevc
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Consistently wonderful and un-mall like!
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Sondra Williams
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Love independent book stores. Tattered is like another home with lots of helpful people.
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jen
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Awesome selection of books, friendly staff, and a great location!
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Susana Anderson
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Customer friendly and relaxed browsing.
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Becky
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The ultimate book store, truly amazing, a peaceful place to visit.
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Doug Anderson
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Sorry they left Cherry Creek - what a loss, but love what you've done at the new location on Colfax.
nashaka
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I enjoy the fact that the atmosphere is relaxed and I never feel hurried to leave. If I want to browse through a book to determine if I want to buy it, I can take all the time I need. I miss the ambiance of the Cherry Creek store, but the new one has its own unique qualities.
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Best selection.
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Lisa
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Thank you! I love all of the books that you guys have ever recommended! Good Luck!
lynemma
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Amazing selection, great events and locally-owned.
rgoldtob
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No explanation necessary - this is the best bookstore anywhere...not just Denver!
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Hannah Winn
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You can find ANYTHING at the Tattered Cover Book Store!!!!
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David Hite
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One the country's best book stores. A treasure!
randallerkelens
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Always have the best selection - I prefer the downtown store location since Colfax is kinda gross.
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Annette Beck
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There's ALWAYS something there begging me to pick it up and take it home! Wonderful place!!
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Luz Sherman
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They provide a wide range of issues by providing us with prominent speakers, good books, good setting for just having a good time reading and exploring the books and many more reasons!!!!
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Jack Emerson
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They have created a wonderful environment to explore books of all kinds and for all interests
khar520
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Helpful. Can sit and read for as long as you want.
fayemaguire
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No need to explain this one!
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Elisabeth Wilcox-Edrich
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Joyce created this home away from home with the cozy nooks, professional, friendly, staff with knowledge that very few book stores could vision to create.
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Everyone already knows they are the best and the new location is awesome!
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Not only do they have a great selection of books, other items and knowledgeable staff, Joyce Meskis and the Tattered Cover is ready to defend our basic freedoms.
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Julie
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My home away from home...
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Georgiann Halverson
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I love our trips to Tattered Cover. I love the memories of taking my grandchildren to the bookstore and their joy each time.
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Kathy
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You can find what you want or they will order it for you.
Kari Rugh
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The Best!

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