Tattered Cover Bookstore (Colfax flagship)

The Tattered Cover is a well-known independent bookstore founded in 1971; its flagship store on East Colfax is a long-standing cultural attraction in Denver. The Colfax location hosts author events, readings, and community programs in addition to operating as a retail bookstore with extensive new and used collections. Tattered Cover has been cited as one of the largest independent bookstores in the United States and a notable venue for literary events in Denver.