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Pagosa Springs' Hidden Literary Gem

What's the last book that made you forget to check your phone?

Tucked along the San Juan River, Riverside Books is a sanctuary for readers who believe the best stories are the ones you lose yourself in. From rare first editions to today's most talked-about debuts, we've curated a collection that speaks to the curious.

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15+ Years Serving Pagosa Springs Readers

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Our Story

More than shelves of books—
a place that feels like home.

Riverside Books opened its doors with a simple conviction: that a bookstore should feel like a living room where everyone is welcome. No pretension. No rushing. Just carefully selected books, warm lighting, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger.

We're not a chain. We're your neighbors. The staff here reads everything you recommend, hosts author readings in the corner nook, and will absolutely hold your place in line for the next big release. That's the Pagosa way.

Hand-picked selections

Community-focused events

Special orders & gifts

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What We Carry

A collection as diverse as our readers

From page-turners to coffee-table treasures, every shelf is chosen with intention.

Fiction & Literature

Contemporary fiction, literary classics, mysteries, sci-fi, and everything in between. Our fiction section is where recommendations are born.

Non-Fiction

History, biography, science, travel, and self-improvement. Knowledgeable picks for curious minds.

Rare & Vintage

First editions, out-of-print treasures, and signed copies. Each one a piece of literary history waiting for a new home.

Children & Young Adult

Picture books, middle grade adventures, and YA favorites. We help little readers find their next obsession.

Local & Regional

Stories, histories, and guides about the San Juan Basin and beyond. Celebrate the place you love through its books.

Gifts & Stationery

Bookmarks, journals, candles, and curated bookish gifts. Perfect for someone who says "I don't need anything" (they do).

Community & Events

Where stories come
alive.

Riverside Books is more than a shop—it's a gathering place. We host author readings, book clubs, writing workshops, and seasonal celebrations that bring our community together over the love of a good story.

Author Readings

Meet the writers behind the books you love, right here in our cozy reading nook.

Book Clubs

Monthly gatherings for fiction and non-fiction readers who want good conversation and better company.

Seasonal Celebrations

From summer reading programs to holiday gift guides, we mark the moments that matter.

Get in Touch

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Riverside Books has become our family's favorite stop every time we visit Pagosa. The staff remembers our names, the children's section is a dream, and we always leave with at least two books we didn't know we needed.

— A Loyal Customer, Pagosa Springs

Visit Us

Come say hello.

We're right on the main strip in downtown Pagosa Springs—easy to find, hard to leave. Pop in anytime, or give us a call to special-order that book you've been hunting.

Address

146 E Pagosa St
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-6078

Phone

(505) 699-3059

Email

mrgnarly2012@gmail.com

Hours

Mon–Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

Your next favorite book is waiting.

Whether you're hunting for a rare find, looking for the perfect gift, or just need someone to help you find your way—we're here. Come browse. Stay a while.

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