WSWestside StoriesA neighborhood bookshop
Independent bookstore · Colorado Springs

Find your next favorite story.

Westside Stories is a local, welcoming bookstore for readers who like browsing, good recommendations, and finding something they did not know they needed.

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Good books. Local stories. Room to wander.
A place to begin

Start with a mood.

You do not need to know exactly what you want. Pick a direction and let the recommendations do some of the work.

01 / For a page-turner

Give me something addictive.

Try mystery, thriller, fantasy, or a story with a plot that refuses to let you stop at one more chapter.

Get reading ideas →
02 / For a reset

I want a comfort read.

Look for cozy stories, familiar worlds, or a book that feels more like a night in than an assignment.

Browse cozy picks →
03 / For something new

Surprise me.

Explore staff favorites, local authors, and books you may not have found through the usual bestseller lists.

Find something new →
Notes from between the shelves

The Westside Journal

Reading recommendations, local bookshop ideas, and thoughts on making time for the stories you love.

Reading guide

How to pick your next book when you have no idea what to read

Start with the feeling you want, not a title. Narrow down your next read without scrolling forever.

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Local love

Why buying a book locally can be part of the experience

Discover what browsing, personal recommendations, and local reading culture can add to a bookshop visit.

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Around the shelves

What makes an indie bookstore different?

Explore the mix of curation, personality, community, and the joy of finding an unexpected read.

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Each Journal card opens a full article page. Share a specific article link with a fellow reader.

More than books

“A little local, a little unexpected.”

Find your next favorite story.

A shop with personality

More than a stack of pages.

Westside Stories is an inclusive, locally owned independent bookstore concept in Colorado Springs with new and used books plus gifts, games, journals, puzzles, pins, patches, art prints, candles, teas, tarot, and more.

Come in looking for one thing. Leave with a new favorite, a thoughtful gift, or a recommendation you would never have found on your own.

New & used booksGiftsPuzzles & gamesTarotLocal finds
Why this site exists

Less searching. More discovering.

This student-built digital marketing concept is designed around a simple UX idea: give people clear choices, reduce information overload, and help them take an obvious next step. The homepage stays easy to scan, with more to explore in the Journal when something catches your attention.

Save a little room in your calendar

Come back for community.

Events give readers another reason to return. Check the store's social channels for the most current dates and details.

Author events

Author & book release nights

Watch for local and visiting author events, release celebrations, and special bookstore nights.

Reader community

Book club & reader meetups

Find your people, compare notes, and leave with another title to add to your list.

Drop by and say hello

Plan your visit.

Use the information below as a quick reference, then check the store's social channels for current hours or event changes.

Hours

Find a time to wander.

Monday–Tuesday11 AM–5 PMWednesday–Thursday11 AM–6 PMFriday–Saturday10 AM–7 PMSunday12 PM–5 PM

Hours can change, so verify before visiting.

This is a student digital marketing concept for MKTG 4700. Store details and hours are presented as supplied in the project copy and should be verified before relying on them.