Salida’s one & only third place is HERE!
Sunday-Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Wednesdays
Friday-Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
The Bookshop made for you, the community, to come sit, gather, read, and talk…together.
We have…
So many books, obviously.
We have…
World famous coffee from Perc and select teas.
We have…
Gifts, games, art supplies, and other merch.
Shop now. Online or come on in.
Get Books Shipped Anytime & Listen from Anywhere.
Did you know you can shop online and keep it local? We know the feeling—sometimes you just need that specific book delivered right to your door (maybe even while you're still in your pajamas). That’s where our partnerships with Bookshop.org and Libro.fm comes in.
Think of it as the indie alternative to the 'Big A.' (That’s Amazon and Audible for the uninitiated. When you use our special links, you get access to virtually any book in print or audiobook, shipped directly to you anywhere in the world.
The best part? We receive 30% of the sale. It’s a safe, secure, and incredibly easy way to support Benjamin’s Bookshop from the comfort of your couch (or favorite reading chair).
Shop guilt-free here:
Bookshop.org/shop/benjaminsbookshop for print books & https://libro.fm/benjaminsbookshop for audiobooks.
Your support truly keeps our lights on and our shelves stocked. Thank you times a million!
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Benjamin’s Bookshop is planning to open in downtown Salida in the Spring of 2026.
Joining today and buying online helps support that goal and gives the community some excitement, which selfishly makes me so happy.
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First, until we open the physical shop, you can purchase books anytime, online.
All you’ll need to do is come in to enjoy a warm and vibrant place of browsing through lots of new books. Find some nice used ones too. You might even see some local Colorado authors and fun Salida-style books.
Look for a place to sit and sip award winning coffee. We have tea if that’s your thing.
Relax to some music or tune out with your own headphones. If you’re a bit more social, group around a table and add to the noise of laughter, conversation, or maybe a creative debates.
Find some gifts, games, and other art supplies you’re used to from Juniper and buy yourself (or someone else) a little something.
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We are a small & independent retailer. That means, everything you see was purchased first, with the hope you come in to buy it for a little more than I did.
Amazon not only buys in insane bulk (with options to return what they don’t sell), they choose to lose money on every single book sale in hopes that they can sell you thousands of other products over your lifetime.
I just want you to enjoy a book and a treat.
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Bookshop.org is a company that partners with independent booksellers so you can buy any print book and ebooks. I can make a little money without the need for an entire online bookstore operation.
All you do is make sure you are shopping my bookstore-front. You’ll see my name and logo in the top left corner. Search a book, add to cart, and buy. Simple.
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Free to Join - When books arrive, get more stuff!
Free
Visitor
Membership
Newsletter updates, obviously
Custom email with books just for you
Spend $100 & get $10 off new book or merch purchase
$5/month
Loyal
Membership
50% discount on one drink per visit
5% off new books
Get $15 on your birthday to treat yourself
Spend $100 & get $10 off new book or merch purchase
Most Fun
$10/month
Reader
Membership
10% off new books
1 Free coffee or tea per visit
10% off Side Items
Trade in one book you bought from us (in good condition) & get another new one for a 25% discount
$25/month
Steward
Membership
Sliding discounts
Buy 1-3 new books, get 15% off
Buy 4+ new books, get 20% off
10% off merch purchases
1 Free coffee or tea per visit
1 Free book from Membership Table per month
Hello and Well Met!
Benjamin here,
Benjamin’s Bookshop was made to serve as a third place in Salida that starts with sitting comfortably and reading for as long as your behind can take.
I want you all to come in to spend time together, share ideas, opinions, projects, and love one another.
Maybe you’ll meet a new friend and have a laugh when they are reading the same book you are.
Relax. We’ll always have good music playing, hot comfy coffee and tea, and books to drain your bank account.
Contact Us
Got a question, maybe a joy or concern? We want to hear it.
Need a special order? We will do that too.