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    Boulder Book Store

    4.4 (251 reviews)
    ModerateBookstores
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Michelle M.

    This is a large bookstore with a huge selection of books, book-related merch, and gifts. I could spend hours in this store browsing their store. I like how the store is organized and the staff was friendly. I also felt like the curations and bookseller recommendations throughout the shelves. They also have a pretty extensive used book section with books at a discounted price.

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    Minh D.

    Surprisingly one of the best bookstores I have visited in the US. Huge selection of everything from art, psychology, Buddhism, fiction, fantasy, used books etc. They have three floors and extended room into different corners, it is spacious and you wouldnt know from the outside. Their used book prices are reasonable and I love the vibe here - very peaceful and zen despite the large amount of patrons.

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    Keith W.

    I love large bookstores that I can get lost in. Could literally spend all day here just browsing the five different levels.

    Luis D.

    I don't think I can write a review that does this bookstore justice. The staff is kind and answers questions. We visited twice during our month long stay in Colorado and the staff were friendly. The book selection is superb with dozens if not hundreds of well priced books. I only own a dozen or so books but bought one to take back with me because of the great deals. The children's section is well laid out with great books, some games, and toys as well. The bookstore also has stickers, shirts, and other trinkets. I love how they have books laying around from authors who have visited and signed their novels. I missed Paolo Bacigalupi by one day. I'm bummed since I've been reading him since he first came on the scene. This is also a beautifully laid out and decorated bookstore. I hope they have a long long future ahead because it stood out.

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    Amanda L.

    Boulder Book Store is one of my favorite spots within downtown Boulder and specifically at Pearl Street Mall! I love a good bookstore, especially an independent bookstore, and this one is definitely so unique in its style and offerings! This bookstore is structured almost like a maze, which makes it super fun to explore! Tall bookshelves throughout, with a pretty intentional path and direction you can follow throughout. Every square foot of space is used well and there are so many unique books here I have never found in other places and are definitely very intentionally curated. You can still get your classics or more NYT bestseller types here, but definitely come here especially if you're looking for something a bit more unique and off the beaten path. The store employees are absolutely wonderful as well and incredibly helpful and you can tell they just love working here, which is the mark of a great business! Highly recommend checking out this bookstore and supporting independent!

    Nancy C.

    Great book store. Very well organized Loved that they also include used books. There is a basement too with even more categories. I would absolutely come here again!

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    Joyce T.

    Lovely bookstore with lot of things to offer other than books, they have souvenirs, chocolates, artwork and stationeries. I found my favorite book here.

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    Ricardo B.

    Right on Pearl street market in Boulder, this place is huge! Three floors of books ranging from the latest to more esoteric stuff: puzzles, lgbtq, travel, etc, etc. So much fun to walk around and just get swallowed up by the whole place. When walking on the second floor you may even feel the floor slanted a bit.

    Kimberli R.

    This place is a taste of Heaven. Affordable and spacious. Few bookstores have the selection of this bookstore and the customer service was on point. There are novelty items and a local authors section. They sell used books as well. There was a book I wanted and they didn't have it-they offered to have me buy it there and shipped back to Denver with no shipping charge. My sister and I bought some books and had a great time. There are three floors and parking is in garages or on the street.

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    15 years ago

    I love the boulder bookstore! They have the best recommendations. Support local independent bookstores!!

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    18 years ago

    I can never manage to leave this place empty handed--they are experts in book recommendations and the coveted technique of hand selling.

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    14 years ago

    A really pleasurable bookstore. It has a great selection, and an enjoyable, rather eccentric layout. Mighty fine for wandering and browsing.

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    14 years ago

    love this bookstore, the everything place - great owner, intriguing history - one stop shop when you want to go book shopping.

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    I'm always on the hunt for cozy, local, cavernous bookstores where you can get lost for hours perusing the shelves.

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    This is more of a local tip how to approach this subterrane, book-nook to best take advantage of…read moreits unique attributes/offerings vs. a review of a visit experience. First, the long-time proprietor (Tom) is an absolute/hard-earned expert in everything in the store - its items, authors, history, even curious, connected idiosyncronies of stories galore, many personal connections. That includes books, old magazines, records/CD and their place in history. Sure, much might be opinion, but all quite well-informed. The recommendation here is not to wander aimlessly to quick overwhelming but isolate a certain subject matter or media type of interest and ask for recommendations to find your gem(s) and feel good about the hunt as you leave with them. Second, this is a very small, private-ownership establishment and not a large, corp chain like B&N, It is run a certain way (it appears disorganized but is really not), has some respecting rules (don't bring in drinks or be a clueless dufus and take a photo of a book you like and shop it cheaper elsewhere) and relies on genuine, curious, vintage-loving customers to support this old-fashioned but charming type of store. It is really for serious vintage-hunters, not so much (or room for) random museum lookers. Sooo, not the place to buy the latest releases for less. Just saying so you know the (sub-)terrain here. Last, even if you become even a one-time customer, the purchase and interaction will be sincerely and deeply appreciated by one of the most-engaging store owners you will ever meet and exchange stories with for way longer than you would think Tom can keep the stories and wisdom quippets coming.

    Pricey, small, but quaint and cute! We seriously browsed for 2 minutes and did get a bit…read moreoverwhelmed. Not the shops fault at all, it was on me lol. I wish I had more time to browse!

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