Tattered Cover Bookstore is one of the United States' largest independent bookstore chains, offering three locations throughout the Denver area, including locations in LoDo, East Colfax, and Highlands Ranch.

The bookstore originally opened to the public in 1971 in a 950-square-foot space in Denver's Cherry Creek North district and has become one of the nation's top independent bookstores.

All locations are open to the public seven days a week, offering new and used books, discount book editions, and a world-class newsstand section. Stores serve as prominent community gathering spaces, hosting live author lecture and signing events, children's storytimes, and first Friday themed events.

2526 E. Colfax Avenue., Denver, CO 80206, Phone: 800-833-9327

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