The 10 Best Bookstores in Colorado — 2026

We compared all 328 bookstores in Colorado on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Barnes & NobleWestminster

Mon-Thu 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(303) 426-7733 Website View listing

#2 · LithosArvada

Thurs - Sat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: 10am - 5pm

(303) 495-5521 Website View listing

#3 · Edgewater BooksEdgewater Used

Mon-Tue 12am-5pm, Wed-Fri 12am-7pm, Sat 11:30am-7:30pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(720) 557-9051 Website View listing

#4 · Hooked On BooksColorado Springs UsedChildren's

Mon–Sat 10am–6pm

(719) 419-7660 Website View listing

#5 · Analogue Books & RecordsPueblo

Mon-Tue 11am-7pm, Wed-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-5pm

(719) 545-0863 Website View listing

#6 · Barbed Wire BooksLongmont Used

Mon–Sun 10am–6pm

(303) 827-3620 Website View listing

#7 · Black & Read Music Books & GamesArvada

Monday – Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm

(303) 467-3236 Website View listing

#8 · Dream Books Co.Denver Used

8 am to 4 pm

(720) 996-1984 Website View listing

#9 · Hermitage Antiquarian BookshopDenver Used

M-F: 10AM-5:30PM, Sat: 10AM-5PM

(303) 388-6811 Website View listing

#10 · I Want More Comics & GamesThornton ComicsManga

Open Daily, 10:00AM to 6:30PM

(303) 460-7226 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.