Barnes & Noble has plenty of books. Shocking, I know. The selection is excellent, and I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the size of the DVD and vinyl record sections too. It's nice to see physical media still getting some love. The store is spacious, clean, and easy to browse. My only disappointment was the lack of an in-store coffee shop.

Every time I try and order a book to be on hold before it's released I never get a notification…read moreregarding its arrival. I called for over 2 weeks including the release date since the store is an hour away only to then be told I'd get an email when the book came in but it could be a week or two after its release. Seriously? Who wants to wait 1-2 weeks after a book you've already been waiting on gets released?! I ordered the book a month in advance. Never got that email, stopped calling, ordered the book the day before from Amazon and had it on my front porch the day it came out. Thanks for nothing Barnes and Noble. Also, you cost more.

My friend made reservations for High Tea at TeaLee's tea house. This is not your typical, run of…read morethe mill, high tea. The atmosphere was amazingly calm and welcoming. The owner herself, Miss Risa was taking care of creating this unique culinary experience. The first service we chose a peach oolong. This was served with a green salad and broccoli quiche. Wonderful! I cannot tell you what the salad was dressed with, but the flavors!!!! The quiche was absolutely perfect from crust to cheesy top. Second service was Yellow submarine. This refreshing chamomile was infused with dried pineapple and mango. The first cup was good, but the second was delightful. The fruit had time to meld with the chamomile and created an epic infusion. The third service was a Moroccan mint. This was just as wonderful as you would expect. We were served an open face curry egg salad and a homemade fermented cucumber on a seasoned cream cheese. The flavors were wonderful. The sweet serving was a blueberry scone with Lemmon curd, apple cake and macrons. Service was top notch, the owner came over to chat with us. We even had a chance to spend time with one of the guides from the local Black History Museum. This was a delightful end to our amazing day! Thank you for the hospitality

I made a reservation several weeks in advance for high tea for myself and five girlfriends because…read morewe were excited to try something new together. The concept sounded perfect: a traditional three-tiered tray of finger sandwiches and sweets, a plated item like quiche, and bottomless tea over a three-hour reservation. To start with the positives, the staff were kind and polite, and the owner was accommodating when our group size increased closer to the date. The tea was good, and I appreciated that the teapots were kept warm with tea lights. The space itself is charming, and we genuinely enjoyed having time to sit and catch up. The food was delicious, they are amazing cooks. The biggest issue was the timing of the food. In every afternoon tea I have attended, the three-tiered tray is brought out shortly after being seated so guests can graze while enjoying tea. A plated item may follow later, but there is always something to snack on early in the experience. Here, we went almost two full hours without any food at all. The quiches arrived around the two-hour mark, and the three-tiered tray, which is the centerpiece of afternoon tea, did not arrive until about fifteen minutes before our three-hour reservation ended. No one was rushing us out, and we did enjoy being together, but waiting an hour and a half to two hours for any food simply is not reasonable. We were genuinely hungry for the first half of the visit and then suddenly had a large amount of food placed in front of us near the end. Instead of grazing leisurely, we were left trying to eat everything in a short window of time. With a reservation made weeks in advance and only one other small table present, it was surprising that nothing was delivered within the first hour. Even reversing the order and bringing out the tiered tray first would have completely changed the experience. We also received only one three-tiered tray for six people at a price comparable to other Denver tea houses where each guest receives their own. When we asked for boxes to take the remaining items home, we were told they only had paper sleeves. Afternoon tea items are delicate by design, and paper slips are not suitable for transporting layered finger foods without crushing them. Given that the tray was delivered minutes before the reservation ended, proper takeaway containers should have been available. Tea service was steady for much of the visit, but toward the end all three teapots sat empty for about ten to fifteen minutes, and I had to go upstairs to request a refill. This was secondary to the food timing, but it added to the overall sense that pacing and oversight were lacking. I truly wanted this to be a special afternoon, and I appreciate the kindness of the staff and the availability of vegan options. However, afternoon tea should feel thoughtfully paced, with food arriving early enough for guests to graze comfortably. Waiting nearly two hours for any food and then receiving the full tiered tray minutes before the reservation ended does not align with what high tea is meant to be.

What a delightful bookstore! I haven't found a true paperback exchange in a long time, but this one…read moredoes things "old school," where you can trade in books for store credit, and all the "credit cards" are kept on notecards and tracked with pen and paper. It's a lovely little blast from the past! I appreciated that the first section you see when you walk in is a sizable romance section, complete with a bunch of old mass market paperbacks with "clinch covers." The best kind! There's also a big general fiction section, mysteries, kids' books, biographies/non-fiction, and more, including some nifty coffee table books that I'd love to have strewn around my home. Oh, and there were even some jigsaw puzzles! Bonus! The owner was pleasant and friendly, and I definitely plan to be back. In fact, this bookstore may have been the tipping point for our decision to move to Parker or Aurora. Hard to beat a delightful little used bookstore like this one!

When I went there they had 50% off a good amount of books, small but nice little bookstore…read more Definitely check it out if your around there.

Stumbled across this neat gem this afternoon, and I'm glad I stopped in. Such an intimate…read moreatmosphere, with lots and lots of books to choose from. Small selection of records. I love the smell of the shop, it's got that "old book" smell which is incredible.

Great used book shop. Helpful staff and a huge selection of used books! Will for sure be coming…read moreback!

Love this place. They do not lie about the inexpensive price of the books. I really enjoyed…read morebrowsing all the sections, especially the Classics/Literature. You can find some truly vintage gems throughout. And if you like popular fiction, they have a huge wall of it. I do wish they would get in more of a philosophy section, but that's just me. It is a used bookstore, so I guess people are holding on to their philosophy and not selling them. I don't blame the wisdom-seekers.

I go inside whenever I am in that part of time. I always find something to go home with. Ownership…read moreis polite and knowledgeable.

Excellent selection of books in various genres. A cozy space that encourages browsing. Wonderful…read morewelcome by the owner. A lovely spot to which I will eagerly return.

This is a small but well-stocked independent bookstore in downtown Monument. It has an especially…read moregood children's / midgrade / young adult section, including some classics and all the currently-popular series such as the Warrior Cats. There's also a large used book section. There are a reasonable number of new releases. Besides books, they carry a large selection of greeting cards, some art supplies, blank books (journals), notecards, puzzles, and miscellaneous gifts. You can also buy gift cards in any amount, and they will special-order a book for you if it's not in stock The store is well-organized by type of book, both in the new and used sections. It's also a beautiful store, with lots of natural light coming in through the south windows. A plus for this store is that they host lots of book signing for local authors. You can support both your local store and your local authors all in one place!

A lot of book stores have closed and seeing this used book store is a pleasant site. They had lots…read moreof selections of used books. Price of the books are pretty reasonable, too.

Another hidden gem across the street from the hidden gem Breakfast Queen on Broadway. This…read morebookstore is owned by husband and wife, Barry and Jo Smith. Previously Engineers, these two have used their engineering minds to organize the books logically and online. We stopped in and chatted with Barry who was charming and helpful. During our conversation we kept thinking of other books to buy and it took him only moments to find them in his online database and locate them in his store. If you want a used book store that has gently used books, reasonably priced, in easy to find aisles, and a knowledgeable proprietor to help you find the rest, check out this place. It's worth the drive from wherever you live.

Absolutely beautiful bookstore. Really neat that they have a mix of both new and used books, I love…read morethat! The inside is cozy and there is nothing short of any genre of book you can think of. Plenty of spots to get cozy and read. I wasn't aware they were a part of Barnes & Noble, but I definitely got a locally-owned vibe! Pretty pricey- I spent $50 for a book and 4 stickers. Staff are all super friendly and helpful.

This is no longer an independently owned bookstore, so BEWARE that you are lining the pockets of…read morethose giant corporations and not your local bookseller. If shopping local is important to you. With that being said. It is still a very inviting space with all the books you could want from a walking store.