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Denver's Tattered Cover Becomes Nation's Largest Black-Owned Indie Bookstore

The beloved local chain, founded in 1971, has had a rough year, including severe revenue losses during the pandemic. Its new owners are led by two Denver natives and self-described high school rivals.
The Tattered Cover's location in Littleton, Colo.

Denver's beloved local chain — founded in 1971 — has been having a rough year. Several of its locations had to close temporarily because of the pandemic, making a massive dent in sales.

So this week, owners Len Vlahos and

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