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All Indie Bookstores

Broadway Book Mall

Broadway Book Mall

Broadway Book Mall in Denver, CO, is a independent, primarily used bookstore known for its eclectic, sprawling collection and knowledgeable staff. Located on South Broadway, this "book-lover’s paradise" functions as a cooperative, housing unique inventory from multiple vendors.

316 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209

Capitol Hill Books

Capitol Hill Books

Established in 1981, Capitol Hill books has been a Denver staple for over thirty years. Conveniently located at the corner of Colfax and Grant, directly across the street from the capitol. We’re proud to offer Denver’s largest searchable database of used and rare books.

300 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Denver Book Society

Denver Book Society

Founded in 2025, DBS was created to be Denver’s “third space” — a home away from home and work where people could slow down, share ideas, and rediscover the joy of connection.

1700 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80218

Dream Books Co

Dream Books Co

Dream Books Co. is a for-profit company founded in 2008 with a clear mission: to repurpose books and promote literacy, community, and sustainability. We offer practical ways for individuals and organizations to get involved.

4455 Grape St, Denver, CO 80216

Earnest Paper

Earnest Paper

Earnest Paper is a niche bookstore and specialized stationery shop located in Denver's Berkeley-Tennyson neighborhood focusing on photography, art, architecture, and design books. It offers a curated selection of high-utility stationery, Japanese journals, and desk supplies, serving as a creative resource.

4315 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212

Fahrenheit's Books

Fahrenheit's Books

Used-book store covers a wide range of content such as sci-fi & philosophy, plus vintage paperbacks.

1415 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80223

Hermitage Antiquarian Bookshop

Hermitage Antiquarian Bookshop

Founded in 1973, The Hermitage Bookshop is Denver's oldest independent book store. Specializing in high-quality used hardback, rare, collectible, and antiquarian books, with wide selections of fiction and non-fiction, they have a book for every budget.

290 Fillmore St, Denver, CO 80206

Kilgore Books

Kilgore Books

Kilgore Books & Comics started out as a bricks and mortar used book and independent comic shop in Denver, Colorado on June 1, 2008.

Beyond comics, they’ve produced a number of art prints, as well as a documentary about John Porcellino’s King-Cat Comics & Stories.

624 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Lighthouse Writers Workshop Bookstore

Lighthouse Writers Workshop, is a prominent literary nonprofit and workshop center focused on fostering a supportive community for writers of all levels. It offers diverse workshops, including novel bootcamps, memoir, and short story classes, along with specialized programs.

3844 York St, Denver, CO 80205

Lingering Tales

Lingering Tales

Locally Owned Art Gallery & Used Bookstore in the Santa Fe Art District in Denver.

910 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204

Little Blue Pigeon

Little Blue Pigeon

Little Blue Pigeon is an independent women and family-owned bookstore designed for everyone, offering a carefully curated selection of books across all genres to cater to diverse readers. Our mission is to foster connection and conversation through the love of reading.

1413 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202

Mutiny Comics & Coffee

Mutiny Comics & Coffee

Cool secondhand book shop with fiction, art titles & comics plus coffee from locally roasted beans.

3483 S Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113

Park Hill Community Bookstore

Park Hill Community Bookstore

Originally known as the Park Hill Cooperative Bookstore, the Park Hill Community Bookstore was incorporated in 1971. They are the oldest continuously operated not-for-profit bookstore in the Denver metro area. They offer a large selection of used books at greatly reduced prices and provide funds to local school libraries to expand their collections.

4620 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80207

Printed Page

Printed Page

When it comes to rare and used books Denver has a hidden treasure…Printed Page Bookshop…a used book store tucked away in a charming Victorian house on South Broadway’s Antique Row in Denver. They're proud to have been judged to be the best used bookstore in Denver by Westword.

1416 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210

Second Star to the Right

Second Star to the Right

A Denver Indie Bookshop focused on creating a warm, welcoming, safe, and fun shopping experience for bookworms young and old! Offering a wide variety of the newest releases, newly discovered and old childhood favorites, perfect gifts for everyone in your life, and excellent additions to your TBR pile.

1455 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Spicy Librarian

Spicy Librarian

The Spicy Librarian is a celebration of romance, empowerment, and unapologetic passion. From beloved tropes like enemies-to-lovers to heartfelt second chances, they're here to match you with the perfect page-turner (or several).

3040 Blake St #110, Denver, CO 80205

The Book Rack

The Book Rack is a long-standing, independently owned used bookstore in the University Hills neighborhood, operating since 1977. It specializes in used paperbacks across many genres - particularly mysteries and romance - and features a popular trade-in program for store credit.

The Bookies Bookstore

The Bookies Bookstore

Bookies' woman-owned independent bookstore is a community hub for all. They provide a warm, welcoming space that champions literacy for everyone and celebrates stories from all walks of life while nurturing a love of reading across the community.

2085 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222

The Shop at MATTER

The Shop at MATTER

The Shop at MATTER is an independent, Black- and woman-owned design consultancy, letterpress workshop, and bookstore serving designers and other thinking persons in community. They have titles from all over the world that illuminate the works of Black, brown, indigenous, and queer intellectuals.

2114 Market St, Denver, CO 80205

West Side Books

West Side Books & Curios

An independent bookstore located in the historic Highlands/Northside of Denver for 28+ years. New, Used and Rare Books. Curios, Cards, & More!

3434 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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