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Books is a shop in Cortez, CO, part of the San Juan Mountains guide. Cost: free.

124 N Pinon Dr · Cortez, CO

Why you should go…

Books is an independent bookstore located at 124 N Pinon Dr in Cortez, Colorado, part of the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association's downtown shopping district. The shop carries a general mix of new and used books and is open daily.

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