This beloved bookstore was previously known as the Park Hill Cooperative Bookstore. It was founded in 1971, the same year as the Tattered Cover. Its the oldest continuously operated nonprofit bookstore in the Denver metro area. But its not really a co-op, so the name was changed in 2005 and now it is known as a community bookstore. Its open to the public, but there are distinct advantages for members, who receive used book credits and discounts in return for giving time to organize the shelves, process the inventory, and of course operate the cash register. If it werent for this model, the store would have shut its doors long ago. Luckily for Park Hill (and for all of us), it remains open.The store carries about 30,000 books. It has nearly 500 members currently. No paid positions. There are three levels of annual membership. Seniors and students pay $15 per year, individuals $20 and families $25. Bookstore volunteers receive a 20% discount on all purchases. The pricing structure is simple: $1 for paperback romance novels, $2 for all other paperbacks, $4 for hardcovers. In the recent past, they have given out ten free books to any teacher, and they have partnerships with nearby high schools, offering free memberships to students through school libraries.I found the inventory to be rich and interesting. There were good books everywhere I looked. The store has three floors - a crowded, labyrinthine basement... a crowded but more comfortable first floor, with artistic touches abounding... and a small nook of a second floor. Which is also crowded with books, naturally. The store also sells art, curios, jewelry, cards.The childrens section is particularly strong, although I suppose that could wax and wane with the rotations of the inventory. Classic literature is well-represented, and history books. A year or so ago, the store updated its heating system and added air conditioning and improved lighting. This quaint and curious neighborhood gem is now comfortable, too.A well-done article about the store is A Bookstore’s Tale 40 Years in the Making” by William Porter (The Denver Post, May, 2011). Almost ten years old, it would be nice to read an update!

Ah yes. This little book store. Small but quaint. Always able to find one or two readables. Fun to look thru on a quiet day.

Very nice used book collection on 2.5 floors. Excellent prices. Quiet and enjoyable experience.

Amazing community resource. Lovely people, lovely books.

Great use case for nonprofit community support. Loved the selection and the volunteer staff. Very knowledgeable

Independent, volunteer run, well stocked with a wide assortment and most importantly, good vibes.

I love this bookstore! Make sure to sign up for a membership which allows you to return books for credit that you can use to purchase more books. Book lovers dream!

We have only been going to the Park Hill Community Bookstore for the last three years and have been members for as long. We love to spend a quiet few hours browsing the shelves for an author we love or to find a new one we could come to love. With avid readers in the house this place keeps us in books to read at affordable pricing and when were done we can return them for credits to get something new to read. A great way to recycle books youve read, instead of taking up space or collecting dust, others can find and enjoy reading them!

This little place is fantastic for that old paperback you remember reading as a teenager and just cant find at home. They have tons of your old favorites and many you havent yet read but will really enjoy. The woman in the srltore was very knowledgeable and very familiar with what they had in the store. Was great fun and Ill definitely go back to visit when Im in town.

The Park Hill Bookstore has been a focal point for years. Supported by volunteers, it is a resource for many. Theyll go out of their way to meet your literary needs-- all with a smile and a kind word!

It is cozy.i like the talks the store has been organizing.last time i went was for Amy Chuas new book. My husband read through her first two books, plus her new book.she is a good speaker.i will go to the store more often when this stressful semester is done.

An excellent community bookstore. For a community bookstore it has a good selection. The staff is friendly and helpful.

One of the best used bookstores Ive ever found. Great exchange rates, and a surprising selection of books.

Great deals on books, would recommend to anyone looking to support a good cause

Great selection. Strong member benefits. Friendly volunteer staff.

Very cool and unique community bookstore that is volunteer run. You can get a memebership and trade in your books for book credits. The stairs are a little steep and narrow, just a warning for people who arent as mobile or have small kids. Great place!

Bookstores are my favourite places...the shop clerk was lovely and helpful. She also offered guidance on train travel to DIA!!

Very helpful great customer service, fantastic selection of books gray location good for the community and kids.

A good selection of books, not a tremendous amount but what they have is priced right!

Fantastic old school bookstore co-op non profit. Great selection.

Quiet place with good collection of books, nice helpful owners

Love this bookstore, the hidden treasures, the community feel, the nice volunteers running the show. I go back every few months!

Brilliant book store. Love bringing back books and getting new ones!

Love the staff. Best book store ive ever been to.

Great used book store- fun place for treasure hunting books!

Donate books & get credits for future books = what a great idea!

Love the trade-in system. Bring two books, and get credit for one.

A quaint bookstore with a huge selection of books! Friendly owners!

Great place not many independents left

Great place to look for books

I love the friendliness of the store.

Small and homey

They have new and used books

Great bookstore