About Denver Book Society
Books have always had a strange power. They change how we see the world, and how we see each other.
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The Denver Book Society began with a simple idea:
What if there was a place where that power was celebrated every day?
Our Story
Founded in 2025, DBS was created to be Denver’s “third space” — a home between home and work where people could slow down, share ideas, and rediscover the joy of connection.
Our shelves are organized by theme, our café hums with quiet conversation, and our events bring the community together.
Our Values
Community
Books are best shared
Books are best when shared. At the Denver Book Society, we believe books bring people together—through conversation, connection, and a sense of belonging. In a time when real community feels harder to come by, we’re creating a space where it can thrive.
Accessibility
Everyone deserves a place to belong
Everyone deserves a place to belong. We believe that bookstores should be welcoming, inclusive environments where anyone can walk in and feel at ease. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just starting your journey, you have a place at DBS.
Curiosity
We read, learn, and grow together
We read, learn, and grow—together. Curiosity drives discovery, empathy, and understanding. It’s how we begin to answer the bigger questions facing our society. Every shelf at DBS is an invitation to explore something new.
Local Love
We celebrate Denver — its writers, thinkers, and dreamers
We celebrate Denver—its writers, thinkers, and dreamers. We’re Denver-based and Denver-proud. Whether it’s hosting local authors or supporting neighborhood causes, we believe in our city and are here to be a part of it.
Meet the Founders
Rich and Kwame founded DBS after years of dreaming of a space where the love of literature meets the warmth of community.
They envisioned a place that feels like home, where every visit leaves you inspired and connected.
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