Looking to shop the finest bookstores around, but don't want to empty your wallet?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most exceptional affordable bookstores in Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to browse on a budget.

1. Broadway Book Mall

Topping the list is Broadway Book Mall. Located at 200 S. Broadway, the book emporium is the highest-rated inexpensive bookstore in Denver, boasting 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Katy L., who reviewed Broadway Book Mall on Sept. 14, wrote, "This is a hidden gem. Great selection of books, newly printed and classics. The staff is helpful, and will go to great lengths to connect you with your next book. If you like a treasure hunt, this is your bookstore."

Jamie C. noted, "I love this little book shop. ... I can spend an hour just wandering around, looking at all the treasures. They have a good range of classics (at a [very] affordable price) and newer reads. I found my favorite book of 2019 here randomly."

2. Mutiny Information Cafe

Next up is Southwest Denver's Mutiny Information Cafe, situated at 2 S. Broadway. With 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore, which sells books, coffee, tea, music, DVDs and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an economical option. 

In the words of the business' Yelp profile, "We are open late, serve great coffee, have lots of gently used books, groovy vinyl and many comic books."

3. Kilgore Books

Capitol Hill's Kilgore Books, located at 624 E. 13th Ave., is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly book boutique, which offers comics, used books and more, 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews. 

"Kilgore Books and Comics was launched June 1, 2008, in the Cap Hill area of Denver by Luke Janes and Dan Stafford, two lifelong book and comic nerds," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp page. "We love books, we love comics and we love people who love books and comics."

Regarding the business' signature items, "Kilgore Books has a hand-selected and constantly rotating selection of literature, sci-fi/fantasy, philosophy, science, history, graphic novels and local stuff," it states on Yelp in the specialty section.

4. Capitol Hill Books

Lastly, check out Capitol Hill Books, which has earned four stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp. You'll find the low-cost bookstore by heading over to 300 E. Colfax Ave. 

"Capitol Hill Books is an independent bookseller, serving readers at Colfax and Grant for more than 30 years," the business touts in the history section of its Yelp profile.

Furthermore, "We are a general used bookstore with a wide selection of subjects, from architecture to zen," it continues on Yelp in the section pertaining to signature items. "Although it is not our specialty, we do have a selection of rare, out-of-print and signed books. We love recommending the perfect book to our customers. We do not purchase books, but we do trades for book credit by appointment only."

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