We are a general interest bookstore selling new books of all kinds. If we don’t have a particular title in stock we are happy to order it for you at no additional cost if it is available.
Colorado and the Rockies:
We have an excellent selection of books on Colorado with particular focus on Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley that includes hiking, camping, fishing, four-wheeling, history and sightseeing.
Bestsellers:
We carry the bestselling fiction and non-fiction books from the Indie Bestsellers list, based on reporting from hundreds of independent bookstores across America. The top five hardback fiction and non-fiction bestseller titles are discounted 25%.
Kids’ Corner:
We have children’s books for all ages, from baby board books to books for older teens. Kids love our activity books and coloring books. Pat the Bunny is a great baby shower gift and no one gets tired of reading Dr. Seuss out loud!
Staff Picks:
Stop by and take a look at what our knowledgeable booksellers are reading and recommending.
Other Book Train Features
Magazines:
We have an amazingly wonderful selection of magazines – around 4,000 titles! You can find everything from Vogue to Field and Stream, from The Economist to Mad Magazine, from Rolling Stone to The Backwoodsman, from Vanity Fair to Popular Science and a whole lot more in between.
Newspapers:
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Denver Post, Barron’s, Investors Business Daily, as well as the local Glenwood Springs and Aspen papers.
Greeting Cards:
Funny, quirky, unique – these are just a few of the words used to describe our wide selection of greeting cards. Among our many card lines we carry Cardthartic, Curly Girl, Quotable, Borealis Press, Stonehenge and Noble Works. We also have beautiful cards created by local artists to showcase our outstanding local scenery.
Book Club and Magazine Club:
These clubs are free, and we keep track so you don’t need a card. After you purchase ten books or magazines you receive a credit of 10% of your purchases toward your next purchase.
Gifts:
We have a fun selection of gift items including puzzles, games, book marks, earrings, journals, Silly Putty, Magnetic Poetry and Flip Notes.
Gift Certificates:
We offer gift certificates in any denomination.
Gift Wrapping:
We provide free gift wrapping for your Book Train purchases.
Organic Coffee:
We feature locally roasted, organic, fair trade whole bean coffee from Defiant Bean Roasters, a small batch coffee roaster in Glenwood Springs.
Tourist Postcards
Trivia Treat:
Guess the answer to the trivia question and win a sweet treat!