Message from Tattered Cover Book Store
Tattered Cover Book Store is an independent community bookstore, serving Denver's readers for over thirty-four years. The Tattered Cover offers an extraordinary selection of titles in three metro-Denver locations, and a free special 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.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortNow more than 30 years old, the Tattered Cover is legendary and beloved for its service and stock--it carries more than half a million books. This landmark is a model of how an independent can compete with chain stores. Between all the stores, there are more than 600 author readings and children's storytimes a year. Like a small-town library, this gigantic (but not overpowering) store has dozens of places where you can disappear.
Key Points
- Huge inventory of books
- Coffee bar
- Literary events
The Inside Scoop
- The Extras - Hungry? Head upstairs to the Fourth Story restaurant for some light dining.
- Know Before You Go - Free wi-fi access throughout the store.
- Know Before You Go - A small fee ($5 a day with Surf and Sip) will get you wireless access throughout the store.
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by Anonymous
Tattered Cover is awesome and really huge. They have such a nice comfortable setting for such a huge place. Tattered Cover has so much that you will need a few hours at least.
Posted 11/14/07 | Report Abuse
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Tattered Cover is the best! The Lodo location is smaller than the original, but just loaded with treasures. The staff is knowleadgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is great at this location. Parking is limited, but I've never had a problem finding a spot.
Posted 11/21/05 | Report Abuse
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Whenever I am downtown, I stop at the Tattered Cover, and I rarely come away empty-handed. They have a great selection, are housed in a big old building with loads of character, and the people working there know books. There are lots of nooks where you can tuck yourself away with your books and read for a while, undisturbed, as you choose which books you will purchase. The coffee bar is excellent as well, and (important to me!) they don't charge extra for soy. I've also been to events there, which makes the Tattered Cover a real community place.
PROS: Location, books, staff, coffee bar
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Posted 11/07/05 | Report Abuse
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You won't find a better used and new bookstore in Denver. They have everything you want and the atmosphere that you want. The staff is very knowledgable and polite. I love just going in there for the atmosphere. Just ask for what you are looking for because they will probably have it!
Posted 11/02/05 | Report Abuse
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This used bookstore has a great selection of used and new books. The prices are very low and the staff is kind and helpful. If you are lloking for an old book come here!
Posted 09/26/05 | Report Abuse
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Don't let corporate America take them down
by caliraider
I have to give credit to this book store. My kids grew up in the one in CC. I hope everyone supports this bookstore, they are a Denver Icon. They staff is wondeful, and it feels like home.
Pros: Historical
Cons: Parking
Posted 11/19/06
Events
by reniour
This cultural Denver icon is an attraction to popular Authors. When people think of books in Denver it's associated with Tattered Cover.
Posted 11/19/06
Great bargain bin finds!
by caraandmike
Although we prefer the Cherry Creek location, these two stores offer about the same books. The staff is friendly and the bargain bin is worth checking out from time to time. They also make an effort to have lots of authors and book related events, which is unique. (I have had poor customer service from the in-store coffee shop.)
Pros: Events, bargain bin, seating
Cons: retail pricing, leftist bias
Posted 02/07/06