Denver bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 6 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 6 shops
Tattered Cover
Denver's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations around the metro.
Heads up: Their site names the Local Author Consignment Program but gives no requirements or terms; ask by email.
West Side Books & Curios
Small Highland bookstore and curio shop that hosts local author events.
Heads up: Zero tolerance for generative AI (text or cover).
Denver Book Society
Two-floor independent bookstore, bar and cafe in Capitol Hill.
Heads up: Paid program: consignment requires booking a paid author event.
Kilgore Books & Comics
Capitol Hill used bookstore and indie comics/zine shop next to Wax Trax, which also publishes comics and the Kilgore Quarterly zine.
Heads up: Artists handle their own follow-up on sales and restocking.
Second Star to the Right
Independent children's bookstore on Old South Pearl with storytimes and book clubs.
Heads up: Colorado authors/illustrators only.
Boulder Bookstore
Downtown Boulder's large independent bookstore (since 1973) with a Local Author display and consignment program.
Heads up: Colorado authors only.
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