Denver is so lucky to have a book store of this caliber. Find 9 listings related to tattered cover book store in denver on. When joyce meskis purchased the threeyearold tattered cover book store in 1974, the 950squarefoot shop carried 12,000 books and employed one person. The store later added the fourth story restaurant, which consistently won a spot on best of denver lists. I have loved tattered cover book store, from its incarnation in cherry creek to its current flagship store on colfax avenue. The dealspotr community last updated this page on march 20, 2020. Even firsttime visitors stepping across the threshold of the tattered cover book store in lower downtown denver feel like theyve arrived at home that. Tattered cover book store better business bureau profile. Friends of tattered cover tc weekly bestsellers indie bestsellers book of the month cookbook of the month digital audio books gift cards tattered cover gear indienext list featured preorders. See 396 photos and 85 tips from 6710 visitors to tattered cover bookstore. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Tattered cover is a bookstore chain in denver, colorado. If you want your book signed by michelle obama at denvers.
Get info on tattered cover book store in denver, co 80206. Tattered cover is open seven days a week at all branches, hosts prominent book signings, and is known for its customer service. A locally owned bookstore and a colorado landmark, with four unique locations offering personal service, an extraordinary selection, coffee shops, extensive. The new ownership transition of husband and wife duo len vlahos and kristen gilligan takes over the tattered cover book stores saturday july 1. Stop in and enjoy the ambience of denver s famous book store. It all began when joyce meskis purchased a small bookshop in denvers cherry creek north district. Welcome to tattered cover book store tattered cover book store. See all 1 tattered cover book store colfax avenue tours on tripadvisor.
The tattered cover is a fantastic local bookstore thats been in denver for a long time. Together, the stores maintain an inventory of over half a million books. The denver based tattered cover book store chain will open a new 5,000squarefoot book store in origin hotel in westminster, owner len vlahos said. On the morning i visited denvers tattered cover book store, the place was bustling with activity. Tattered cover book store colfax avenue denver 2020 all. Established in 1971, tattered cover is one of americas premier indie bookstores, with an unwavering commitment to the customer and the community. Located in the cherry creek district southeast of downtown denver, the tattered cover was not meskis s first venture into bookselling. Tattered cover book store cafe, lodo, denver urbanspoonzomato. Tattered cover book store denver united states colorado. Tattered cover book store colfax avenue denver 2020 all you. For your safety and ours, our stores are still closed to the.
Tattered cover book store tatteredcover denver, co. Visit a miniature version of denvers treasured tattered cover book store, where you can find the latest books, magazines, and classic literature. Established as a small storefront in 1971, it now has locations on colfax avenue, across from east high school. Before she brings her book tour to the pepsi center on thursday night, former first lady michelle obama will host a book signing event at the tattered cover book store on east colfax avenue. Len vlahos and kristen gilligan talked about denver, colorados tattered cover book store. Tattered cover book store, denver, colorado specialty. History of tattered cover employment opportunities childrens holiday book drive become an affiliate.
Denvers tattered cover bookstore colorado life magazine. Tattered cover book store in denver, co 80206 citysearch. Tattered cover book store 1628 16th st, denver, co 80202. Tattered cover book store colfax avenue denver 2020. It was certainly smart of tattered cover to plop another bookstore in the airport. Tattered cover book store 8900 pena blvd denver, co book. Tattered cover is definitely a book store owned and staffed by book lovers.
Founded in 1971, tattered cover is an important location for literary culture in denver. If you are familiar with landmarks of denver, you will. Michelle obama hosting book signing event at tattered cover. Now it has become one of the largest independent bookstores in the united states, boasting an unbeatable selection of books and impeccable customer service. View all attractions near tattered cover book store on tripadvisor. At the dia location, travelers will find reading materials in all media types from print to electronic to audio. Established as a small storefront in 1971, it now has locations on colfax avenue, across from east. Checked out this bookstore only find out theyre not affiliated with the real tattered cover in downtown denver but.
On the morning i visited denver s tattered cover book store, the place was bustling with activity. Tattered cover book store has 5,365 books on goodreads. Locallyowned, indie bookstore with three large stores in metro denver, and four small commuter stores at union station and dia. It is one of the largest independent bookstores in the united states. Recently the cherry creek location moved to colfax, in a refurbished theater which is a bit cathedrallike. Tattered cover book store temporarily closed denver. From its humble beginnings in a tiny space back in the 1970s, tattered cover evolved into one of the largest.
Tattered cover book store denver 2020 all you need to. From its owner len, to book buyer daron, to allie and mikaley for events, i. Tattered cover used to be a small bookstore in denver. Established in 1971, tattered cover book store has grown into one of the premier bookstores in america, with several locations serving denvers readers. Tattered cover book store this independent bookstore has been a community gathering place since 1971 and its still going strong. Tattered cover book store tatteredcover denver, co 5,365. Books may still be added to shopping carts during closed hours, and orders completed later. Established in 1971, locally owned tattered cover book store has four unique locations in the denver area, and satelite stores at the airport. Tattered cover book store is a midsize bookstores retailer which operates the website tatteredcover.
There are a few independent bookstores left in the country and this is one. Tattered cover book store is an independent community bookstore, serving denvers readers for over thirtyfive years. The good, the bad, the long, the shortits all here. They stopped to browse the spacious aisles, scanning titles on the shelves. We recommend booking tattered cover book store colfax avenue tours ahead of time to secure your spot. This book store is a place that i can recommend to anyo. The tattered cover book store began in 1971 near downtown denver and has grown into one of the premier independent bookstores in america.
Tattered cover book store june 30, 2017 in littleton. Online menu of tattered cover book store, denver, co. Customers wandered up and down the central staircase, carrying books tucked under their arms. In 1994, the tattered cover lodo store was in the first wave of businesses that opened in the neighborhood, before the opening a year later of nearby coors field transformed the once seedy area into a popular draw for families and tourists. The tattered cover has become a denver institution over the last 40 years, and the lodo branch is my favorite. The denverbased tattered cover book store chain will open a new 5,000squarefoot book store in origin hotel in westminster, owner len vlahos said. Welcome to tattered cover book store tattered cover book. Something about the magic of browsing the racks to find a new world to escape into. Tattered cover book store 1628 16th st, lodo, denver, co yelp. View the menu for tattered cover book store and restaurants in denver, co. Hourly parking lots are located near the store and streetside parking is also available. Tattered cover book store in denver tattered cover book. Now open for prepaid curbside pickup at colfax avenue. Get a sneak peek of denvers local boutique shopping with some of the citys historical favorites and upandcoming retailers.
View all hotels near tattered cover book store on tripadvisor. The store is more of a library or community center with baked goods, overstuffed salvation armystyle couches, and nooks and crannies perfect for getting lost in a book. The tattered cover on tuesday announced it would be hosting obama at a book signing at 2. Locallyowned, indie bookstore with three large stores in metrodenver, and four small commuter stores at union station and dia.
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