A Local’s Favorite Denver Bookstores

Updated January 1, 2024
Laura Falin
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A book of Rocky Mountain Wildflowers and the several books displayed on the shelves

I’m a Denver local and proud bookworm with insights into the best independent Denver bookstores! 
This guide will help you track down the latest best-seller, a great deal on a gently-used book, first editions, local authors, and more. I also cover bookstores in several neighborhoods, so you never have to travel too far to browse and enjoy one of the best free things to do in Denver. 

13 Best Denver Bookstores
Capitol Hill Books
A wide variety of genres inside a bookstore that’s over 40 years old.
Me, browsing the mystery reads at Capitol Hill Books
📍 Google Maps | 📚 Website | 📞 (303) 837-0700
This well-known independent bookstore is located in Capitol Hill, one of the best Denver neighborhoods. It holds sci-fi, mystery, world his...

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Laura is a freelance writer in Colorado. She has written for publications and websites including BabyCenter, Colorado Parent Magazine, and Denver Parent. She loves hiking, paddle boarding, camping, and snowboarding, and she has run exactly one marathon. She now lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and four children. They love exploring the state and the rest of the U.S., usually by car, and they are pros at 20-hour road trips.