Capitol Hill Books

Denver


It doesn’t have the selection or élan of the Tattered Cover Bookstore, but over its 30-year life Capitol Hill has retained the rare magic of a real bookshop. The rugs are threadbare. The floor creaks. Best of all, the book-loving staff are quick with helpful suggestions.


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