Small local bookstore, great staff, loved the selection of books! Most of not all is romance and/or fantasy. It has some signed copies of Rebecca Yarros' books which if you're a fan is amazing! Super cute and cozy. Could definitely curl up with a book there all day (though you probably shouldn't. It's a bookstore) read more

Spicy Librarian - Bookstores Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Nestled around a building corner in RiNo, this spicy romance bookstore is a must visit! You'll be led to the entrance by rose petals and the shops logo on the sidewalk leading to the entrance. As I walked inside, felt the welcoming and warm atmosphere. Every detail of this shop is beautifully curated. The books are categorized so it's easy to find what section you're looking for. You'll find yourself wandering around, as there's so much to take in. From various book selections (almost all around romance), to their selection of other goods (puzzles, candles, hats, canvas bags with unique stitching/prints, etc) there's a lot to browse! read more

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This place was so cool. I had been looking forward to going here for quite some time. I found the spice behind the secret door & could not have been more excited. This place is really such a gem of inclusivity with a Bipoc & LGBQT+ section. It was a little bit tight to get around, but they really are going above & beyond for the space that they have. I would love to see them grow into having a coffee shop here too one day if they can get their hands on more of the building. Staff was super friendly, product is thoughtfully chosen with reasonable pricing read more

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Adorable shop in RiNo filled with contemporary romance books. The vibe is great, the decor is fun. Great store. The staff, seemed bothered the store was crowded and were not very welcoming. Prices were reasonable, seems target a younger adult target audience, my daughter loved it. There was a cute cozy loft area upstairs would be great for a book club gathering. We will watch for events and love to become regulars. read more

When I scroll through TikTok, it's mostly mindless, but for this one case, I'm glad that I stopped scrolling because I found spicy librarian. In case you're thinking about taking a trip down there, I will let you know that it is in the little shopping complex and that the store main door is in the parking lot. It took me a while to figure it out. I love that when I walked in, I got the vibe that it was a safe space for smut readers to let their freakflags fly. The store is two levels and is built into sections based off of the type of smut reader you are. They had a dark romance section, a fiction section, a contemporary, young adult, kids, LGBTQ, BIPOC, and historical sections. I loved how the decor in each section matched that theme. They have a few featured books that have chili pepper ratings and a guide to show you what those chili peppers mean. Beyond books, they have a very large selection of stickers, coloring, books, games, coffee, mugs, apparel, and more all centered around cliterature. There are a few improvements that I would recommend: Have synopsis of books with the chili pepper ratings. Maybe they did have it on the chili pepper insert, I didn't look, but I wanted to see more suggestions. In a couple instances, I wanted to read the first book of a series, but the first book was missing, so I recommend having more of the first books available. Have the staff be knowledgeable about the various books and possibly have them walking around the store to give recommendations. I should've asked, but I didn't and I wish I had. Also, considering expand the book selection from those beyond the popular ones. And make it stand out which ones are part of a series and which ones are standalone. In the dark romance and fantasy sections, a lot of the really popular books such as haunting Adaline, ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Phantasma, were there and those are good books, but because they're so popular, I've already read them all, and I was hoping to find some new books that I hadn't seen before or some that are not as well-known such as kresley, Cole books, Anita Blake, JR Ward...etc The final suggestion that I have is to expand or work with a coffee shop to make areas where people could sit and read and have coffee and enjoy the ambience because if this store had that I would definitely have opened my blind date with a book and enjoyed it there because I felt so comfortable in the environment With like-minded people who read naughty romance novels, and I know others would feel the same way. There were little seats and chairs and places, but I think it was more for the person browsing. Overall, I am really excited about this shop, I would come back and I would recommend it. I'm interested in seeing what new selection they may have next time I go. read more

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It's a very cute space, smaller than I thought, I was expecting more nooks for reading or small book club gatherings. I like how they section and categorize the on the levels of spicy and genre. Everyone working there is incredibly friendly and helpful! It's a little pricy but I don't mind since I feel strongly about supporting small businesses. *Tip...They do have parking but it is very limited. read more

Spicy Librarian - Spicy room - Bookstores Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This review is based off of my wife's experience/excitement about visiting this recently opened bookstore. While I was there tagging along it is definitely a spot she had on our Denver bucket list. From my perspective I will just say that this was one of the most unique book stores I have seen and is a smart idea. If you've been living under a rock then you have missed the huge trend of booktok/romance novels. As you could guess from the name they specialize in romance/spicy books. Even having a chili pepper scale rating showing how spicy the book gets. This is a safe haven and welcoming environment in a judgement free zone! A secret vault with...well open it and see for yourself. A lounge like area upstairs with more books and some places to sit and read. Staff were friendly and welcoming and they have authors coming in often for meetings/signings. My wife would give this place more than five stars if possible and wishes we had a similar place near us. If you're a fan of these genre of books it's a must visit! read more

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The Spicy Librarian is Denver's first romance bookstore and how exciting! Woman-owned and led, the owner, Sydney, is sweet and knowledgeable and and so passionate, it's contagious. The buzz for opening made for great camaraderie. Lots of readers chatting in line about their favourite books and once in a while, a popular quote would have everyone jumping in. Inside, the loft space is super welcoming with plants and bricks and comfy, leather chairs. There's also... The Vault, which is the place to check for any extra spicy, 18+ accessories. A nice surprise about this building is there are so many other stores I honestly had no idea were here. Waiting in line (that wrapped around the inside of the building!), I got a peek of other small businesses like clothing boutique Judith and Joe, Stem (with weekend brunch), and Flying Tiger's Hooch Booch. So this is definitely a great stop for an outing. With Coffee Sarap opening last week only half a mile away, I foresee this being my new favourite area to frequent and how exciting for us! It feels like Denver's finally made it. read more

Spicy Librarian - Opening day and it's five degrees but the line is crazy!! You can't keep the people from their books :) - Bookstores Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A spicy bookshop that has a secret vault and upstairs loft / seating area to fully immerse, read, browse, in a safe space? Count me in! I had the best time with my girls and seeing other friend groups also having a great time was very heartwarming! I love that for us all! And, being woman-owned is the cherry on top! We arrived at opening time and everyone else also had the same idea! It's great to see this space thriving. I love that there's cute, Instagrammable photo opportunities, free stickers, and adorable merchandise. I also loved how they sorted the different romance genres so you can gravitate to what speaks to you. This is a unique stop and one I'd highly recommend to take yourself on a date or simply enjoy with friends or even on a date. read more

Spicy Librarian - Bookstores Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Was really excited to finally visit this bookstore one weekend. But customers be warned- set an alarm on your phone for 30 minutes. I parked for 38 minutes- no harm, no foul right? Two weeks later, I got a letter in the mail from Parking Revenue Recovery Services stating I have a $92 fine for parking. What?!?! I did some googling and found this is a scammy company. In fact- the CO Attorney General had an entire page for this company; and they have a 20-minute grace period. I printed this page from the attorney general out, sent in to the company saying I was well within my grace period. A week later, I get ANOTHER letter in the mail. It gets more scammy- they offer to discount my fine to $72.... What?!?! Buyer beware- do NOT park in this lot. I will sadly not be visiting this store due to such a terrible experience. If the store would like to help defend me against the Parking Company, that'd be great; I'm sure I'm not the only one this has happened to. read more

I was in Denver for work and made two stops here! I bought books, stickers and wanted to buy so much more. The decor is so cute and they have a really good selection of books....i bought 7! If you're in town, I highly recommend stopping here. There is street parking and a parking lot. I had such a fun afternoon by myself....bought books and went to a nearby brewery. read more

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What an epic bookstore! It is so unique and cozy and welcoming! Definitely a must stop for book lovers and book lovers of love of all kind! I felt very attended to here! And it's definitely a spot to come to for all your Valentine's Day and Anniversary needs! Come check out this new sweet spot in Denver ! Great value service and selection here at Spicy Librarian ! read more

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It is so fun to have a new woman-owned romance bookshop in the area. It opened this weekend and it's no surprise that when I showed up on the second day, they seem to be having trouble keeping books on the shelves! Their books are organized by different categories (fantasy, lgbtq, historical, etc) and many have spice ratings that are indicated by the amount of hot peppers on an inserted card. They also have an adults only hidden room for you to discover. It was a treat to pop in yesterday and I'm looking forward to going back after things calm down a bit because there was barely room to move with how much of a crowd showed up! read more

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I love that this exists! This shop is for the girls and it is absolutely a book tok moment! Came in with some girlfriends and we all got great recommendations from people while we were there! Really awesome to see it thriving! read more

Cute, fun and comfortable. They carry all types of romance. You name a romantic setting or pairing and you'll find a book for that. Several spots to relax and read a few pages. The "Vault" is an 18+ area where you'll find things to enhance your own romantic moments. read more

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The vibe is immaculate here, or whatever it is the kids say. The space is very welcoming and also very cute. I was impressed with the diverse selection and how everything is laid out. There are spaces to enjoy a book while in store, and everyone was so friendly. I love supporting independent bookstores, especially women owned, so I'm happy to pay the prices to get my books here. Would recommend to anyone! read more

My wife saw a tik tok on this place, we went and absolutely loved it. Hard to find places to go for her taste in books. This place def satisfied a few of those itches read more

I was in town for the weekend and I am an avid book reader. I was looking for local bookstores and stumbled upon the Spicy Librarian. I am so glad I was able to make a trip here. It was such a vibe. I love the decor and they had a wide variety of books, stickers, kick-knacks..even a secret vault for adults. If I had packed a bigger suitcase I would have bought more but settled on 2 books on my reading list. I would seriously recommend visiting whether you are local or just visiting. It is every romance readers dream. Spicy, dark, fantasy - whatever you want - they have it! read more

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One of the cutest bookstores I have been too. Such a cool space with a good selection of books. Even had a gumball machine to let fate pick your next read! read more

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Such a fun bookstore to explore! Loved the focus on romance novels (my favorite) and you can tell there was a lot of attention to details. It was such a fun place to browse and while I bought a few books, I added a ton more to my TBR. read more

This is a great local bookstore. I love the books they offer, stickers, and bookmarks. Definitely a fun place to go with your gal pals.

The CUTEST book store!!! Lots of selections and the 18+ section is WELL put together with great prices!

Super cute bookstore catering to romance novels! The staff were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back! read more

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We just got back from visiting this place so it's a Sunday afternoon. I wanted to love this new bookstore so much, like really! The vibe is definitely, cozy, artistic and warm. If they had a fireplace you'd definitely want to be there all day just reading steamy books. However, while we were greeted upon arriving, the woman at the front seemed much more interested in reading her book than telling us about the store, showing us around, showing us where to find things and/or asking if we'd like any recommendations. My husband even asked about a specific kind of literature and she simply pointed him to a section of the store without further interest or guidance in helping him find what he needed. Isn't the point of the store to sell books and create community around a woman-owned store that specializes in a certain kind of fiction? Unfortunately, the woman working there was so lackluster in her interest to help us that it made me never want to go back. I'll find my erotica fiction somewhere else. Best of luck to this business, you'll need it with the level of customer service we received today. read more

Pretty cool romance/spicy themed bookstore. Loved "the Vault" experience, the stickers and bookmarks were adorable. This was a really fun spot to check out while I was in town. read more

This bookstore is so cute! Dedicated to those who love romantic fiction, with sections specific to contemporary, fantasy, historical, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, etc. There's also a "hidden room" behind a bookcase holding a selection of adult toys and more mature themed tchotchkes. Off street parking is available, first 30 minutes are free. Be warned, they just had their grand opening and it was huge... Therefore, the selection is a little small at the moment. However, they are getting a new shipment of books in this Friday 1/24/25 if you're unable to find what you need at this time. Stop in, check it out, and support a local business. read more

What a great place, the barista at Blue Sparrow Coffee told me about to. I can't wait to come here in the summer for an iced matcha and read in the courtyard read more

Adorable little romance-focused books/games/products shop with an easy-going and comfortable atmosphere in RiNo. Great selection of books, friendly service, and a great vibe for those with a romantic heart. read more

Extremely cute space. I met the owner and her mother which was nice. Their LGBT+ section was smaller than I would have wanted but at least they had one. Comfy seating is sprinkled throughout. It was crowded and louder than I enjoy however it tells me that people really want a book and mortar bookstore. I will always support the entrepreneurs who want to keep bookstores alive. SL has relationships with surrounding businesses which is spectacular synergy. It is crucial to the 'silent reading' events they host/ allow. The spice goes beyond the books when you walk into the 18+ vault with adult accessories (toys) Check this cozy bookstore out. It deserves a look. read more

The staff is incredibly kind and knowledgeable, the environment is comfortable and approachable while being totally stocked!! You can tell sooo much care went into cultivating this environment. I can't say enough good things!! This is a perfect space for women and LGBTQ+ identifying people to feel safe and respected and be able to totally relax! read more