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This world-famous bookstore blends the feel of a neighborhood library with corner bookshop attitude and a cosmopolitan inventory.
(303) 731-2839
2526 East Colfax Avenue
Denver,
CO
80206
39.7402
-104.9571
Neighborhoods: Congress Park, Southeast Denver
Tattered Cover Book Store
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Tattered Cover Book Store
The Owner
Tattered Cover Book Store
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The Tattered Cover Book Store previously located in Cherry Creek has moved to the Historic Bonfils/Lowenstein Theater on Colfax Avenue at Elizabeth Street -- across from East High School. We have plenty of free parking and the same great selection, service, and literary events.
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – The historic Lowenstein Theater was completely refurbished for Tattered Cover's Colfax location, which features mazes of bookshelves and soft chairs. What was formerly a sunken stage now holds theater books and the spots where box seats were now have reading tables overlooking the main floor. The in-house coffee shop offers tasty treats and drinks, which can be enjoyed in the nearby magazine area. The book-filled downstairs houses an extensive children's collection.
11/04/08
Tattered on Colfax
by MountainGoblin at Citysearch
I liked this store better when it was in Cherry Creek. It's new location near East High on Colfax seems like it's always picked clean. They never have what I'm looking for. Also, avoid it during lunch time M-F unless you want to deal with tons of kids from East. The other location was just cozier.
04/04/08
makes you realize what amazon. has taken away from us
by denver204 at Citysearch
Tattered Cover is by far the best bookstore I have ever been to. How lucky are we to have a HUGE independent bookstore in our city? So lucky. This isn't some little hole-in-the-wall (although those are fun too). Every book you could want is here, and if it's not, the super-friendly staff will do their best to help you get your hands on it. I've never encountered an employee here who seemed in the least bit unhappy. Really, it makes me want to quit my job and come work here!
11/24/07
The read deal
by ldacon123 at Citysearch
Sweet bookstore in a cool new location. Just off colfax and josephine, it's super easy to get to and so much fun to spend the day.
Great atmosphere, good selection of books and a helpful staff.
My favorite thing about this place is the guests speakers, or book signings, that they host. I saw Al Gore there a couple of years ago at the cherry creek location, as well as some of my favorite authors.
The Details on Tattered Cover Book Store
Know Before You Go:
The store's willing staff can help find almost anything: out-of-print books, obscure titles, academic tomes. With access to 37,000 publishers in the U.S., it's a safe bet they'll be able to track down what you want.
The Extras:
Between all the Tattered Cover stores in the metro area, over 600 author readings and children story times are held every year.
Category:
Bookstores, Gift Shops, Magazine Dealers, Stationery Stores, Coffeehouses, Publishing
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Message from Tattered Cover Book Store
- Huge inventory of books
- Selection of coffee
- Literary events
The Tattered Cover Book Store previously located in Cherry Creek has moved to the Historic Bonfils/Lowenstein Theater on Colfax Avenue at Elizabeth Street -- across from East High School. We have plenty of free parking and the same great selection, service, and literary events.
