As an off and on resident of Denver since late 1999, I have always enjoyed the opportunity to visit the Tattered Cover, particularly the LoDo location.  I realize that I might be able to purchase a book or magazine for a marginally lower cost online but it simply does not provide the ability to sit in an overstuffed chair on a snowy day, look out the window, drink coffee and read a newly purchased book or magazine (without me having to make the coffee any way).  I don’t have to agree with all of the guest authors or all of the opinions of the owner, but I do agree – they have a unique atmosphere that is difficult to match.  The Tattered Cover is a great institution and I look forward to another 20 years of getting to visit and spend my money as I get to wander the isles and sit in wonder as I read.