303-756-9891 4061 E. Wesley Avenue, Denver, CO On Colorado Boulevard
Selling used paperbacks in the University Hills neighborhood since 1977
About Us
Current hours - tues thru Sat 10-6, Sunday 10-4, closed monday
We are the only used bookstore that has been in Denver since 1977. We love used paper backs! We have many different genres, including a large selection of children’s and science fiction books. Come in and browse; our knowledgeable staff can introduce you new genres or show you where to find the ones you love.
Our book purchasing policies
We are accepting books any time we are open! Looking for paperbacks of many genres in good, used condition. The only hardbacks we are accepting right now are children's and young adult books.
We offer store credit in exchange for any books we take, which can be used towards your next purchase.
Effective July 1, we will be modifying our credit policies.
- Up to 25% credit can be applied to your purchase.
- Books purchased at The Book Rack will be accepted back for credit dependent upon inventory restrictions.
- Reserves will be held behind the counter for two weeks.
Reserves and Special Orders
If there's a specific book you are looking for, just ask! We have our inventory on computer. We are happy to reserve a used copy if we don't have it in stock. We will call you when your copy comes in.
Children's books and cookbooks are buy one, get one free.
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Visit our Bookshop.org site
Bookshop.org allows you to shop for brand new books online and supports independent bookstores with your purchases. Pick up a recently released book, or a book that's harder to find. Support The Book Rack by shopping in our Bookshop.org shop.
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Late nights at the book rack
Shop the first Saturday of the month until 9pm. Books, snacks, and drinks, all under the light of the moon!
Upcoming late nights:
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Saturday, January 6, 2024
We were featured in 5280!
Named one of the top 8 independent bookstores on the Front Range! Check out the feature on our shop HERE.
Hi Friends!
I'm Cathi Kern, the new owner of The Book Rack. I'm a longtime Denver resident and lifelong reader. I'm so excited to meet all of you and join this community. Stop by and say hi next time you're in the neighborhood.