One of the main things I love about going to indie bookstores is the ability to find both new,…read moreunique books you may have trouble finding elsewhere, and editions of classics you've never seen before. Between The Covers indeed had both! Including a picture of the one I was most fascinated by. If I had more money to my name I would've wiped their collection of Where's Waldo books clean. Great selection (definitely look at the staff picks!) of books for all ages, beautiful Telluride merch you won't find in the town's gift shops, and other cool miscellaneous stuff like kids toys and educational materials. They had some playing cards with Spanish / Italian / Japanese translations that I thought were really cool. A must if you're in town!

A Telluride institution! Lots of offers by local authors and writers. Great coffee. I do miss the…read moreold location, but the new location is a quick 5 minute walk.

Colorado mountain towns almost always have tourist-trap stores that our family says "have gone the…read moreway of the rubber tomahawk". One can just hear the cry of the famous Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta turning in their graves. The Buckskin more than offsets a lot of the tourista trash. Via architectural fortune, the Buckskin has the honor of being located on the ground floor of the AMAZINGLY well-restored Beaumont Hotel (the lobby is up a beautiful set of stairs leading to the 2nd floor). Ouray and the surrounding area are fantastic (e.g. hiking 14er Mt. Sneffels, camping where people cannot find you off of Imogene Pass, a killer hot springs pool), but unfortunately, Ouray also has its fair share of sloppy homely-cousin kitsch (the ubiquitous glass hummingbirds and t-shirts with the usual unfunny slogans). The Buckskin is a great place to walk in and peruse for local history - in a classy but friendly environment. The Beaumont itself is a great story - look it up online. It will make even the worst curmudgeon smile. Recipe for a great day in Ouray: go for a nice draining hike; take in the hot springs; eat a great dinner - then head to the bookstore before crashing. The only downside to the Buckskin is it's not very big. However, no book (in the Buckskin or elsewhere) will prepare you for the adrenaline pumping, no highway rail ride from Ouray to Silverton (and Durango)! If you bring out-of-staters, make sure you also bring some Depends.

I went into this store to find a specific book I had seen elsewhere. They had the book I wanted,…read moreand many more books about Colorado, CO mining, the Old West, 4x4ing, and anything else you might want about Colorado. They also had the most popular books you might be looking for while in Ouray. If you're on vacation, and need a book, this is the place to go. The owner is very friendly, but also knows how to stay back and let you browse. It's the perfect bookstore for a Colorado mountain town.

The new location for The Ouray Books store is a gem. (6th St below Mouse's Chocolates) What a…read morefabulous find! The new owner Pat is not only super friendly but he and his staff are very well versed in helping with all things reading and books. I found a collectible Jane Austen book that is almost too pretty to read. Ouray Books has moved from the Beaumont to 6th Street under Mouse's Chocolate shop. It is THE perfect location as it is a cozy hidden gem and Pat has done an amazing job making it welcoming and cozy.. Make sure and stop by to get books to read for your vacation, some to take home or collectibles to enjoy. One thing that I loved is that you can contact Pat or his staff with any book you are looking for and they cab order it for you! Much more personalized service for all your reading needs. There were not only rare book finds but also many unique gifts. A bonus is to walk around the shop and read the poems on the wall. Pat the owner of the book shop is the Poet behind them! Priceless Bookshop in a Fairytale Town such as Ouray is.

We had SUCH a great experience at Ouray Bookstore! Now this may seems like an overly ecstatic…read moreresponse to a visit to a bookstore, and normally I would agree. But this place blew us away! First of all, we walked in and saw the most beautiful bookstore we have ever been in. It has all been recently redone and looks fabulous. There is a wide selection of books, from bestsellers to local authors to children's books to cookbooks to guide books. There is also a variety of cute little gifts, greeting cards, and stickers. So far so good, it was a beautiful store with a great selection of books and other goods. What took it over the top was that the owner offers coffee to drink while you browse the books and FRESH BAKED COOKIES his wife had brought in (they were delicious). The owner was extremely friendly and helpful if we had any questions about the books or Ouray in general. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend a visit to tourist and local alike!

Loved this place, came with my brother as he showing me around town and loved the energy of the…read morespace. Kristian, was so kind and informative Definitely support this space!

Interesting place. Only half a bookstore, so not what I expected when I walked in. The other half…read moreseems to be tourist trap, trinket store. Understandable though, a pure bookstore would probably be tough. In any case, if you expected Barnes and Noble, don't get your hopes too high. They can probably order whatever you need though. I was looking for a pop fiction book (The Martian), so it was no problem finding it there. Some would probably go if you're looking for something not obscure and you'd do fine if you're looking for a random read.

My husband and I stopped by earlier this week for coffee and some food. My coffee, for being a…read morewhite chocolate mocha, was on the bitter side. My husband's coffee was on the bitter side too. We both got some glazed donuts to pair with the coffee and the donuts were yummy. The two women who were working that morning were super friendly and talked to us for quite a bit while they prepared our order which was sweet of them.

This place not only serves great coffee but wonderful pastries as well. Try the French Toast…read moremuffin! The staff are all friendly and helpful. We stop in every time we are in town.

Knowledgeable helpful staff, a tight fit because of size of store…read more Great place to expand your author list I finished a book on our vacation they only had one author I recognized but had already read their selection. Jenn asked me a few questions and recommended two great books and authors

Townie Books in Crested Butte is absolutely lovely. Nestled on the charming downtown strip, what a…read morewonderful place to wander into while exploring town. I was thrilled to find Gerry Roach's Colorado's Fourteeners. The broader selection is thoughtfully curated, the shop cozy. A welcoming atmosphere is what makes independent bookstores so special. Whether you're looking for your next great read or a guidebook for Colorado adventures, Townie Books is worth a visit. I'll be back next time I'm in CB!

This was my favorite store to visit while in Durango! There's nothing like a cute, local town…read morebookstore and this one did not disappoint. They had a local section about how Durango became a town and even more, along with popular books that were broken down in sections by genre. I picked up a couple books and the staff were super friendly. They give you a bookstore bookmark. I'll be checking it out again next time I visit Durango!

This is a fully stocked bookshop with tons of books including bestsellers right on Durango's Main…read moreStreet. It has regular bookstore prices too (like the price you'd see listed on any book). I didn't end up buying anything but it's a bright, warm, and inviting bookshop that is fun to wander!

One of the best used bookstores I've come across. Fantastic selection of used books across all…read moregenres including classics, first editions, signed, rare etc etc . Well organized. Beautiful space. Super helpful owner. Could have spent all day here!

This store is located up stairs in a historic building…read more Books available to shop for outside and inside the bookstore. For a small place- it is well stocked! The owner helped me find books I wanted and offered me cookies while I shopped. Prices are reasonable and if they don't have the book you want- they will send you elsewhere!