Where Books Become Art
If you've ever walked into a beautifully styled home and noticed a bookshelf that looked less like storage and more like a work of art, there's a good chance Juniper Books had something to do with it. This design-forward book company has been transforming bookshelves and home libraries from right here in Boulder since 2001, and this year they're celebrating 25 years in the business of creating works of art.
To celebrate, they're offering 25% off on their website with code ANNY25.
But what makes Juniper Books so special goes well beyond the books themselves. Their showroom on Lee Hill Road is worth a visit, and feels more like an art gallery than a traditional bookstore. It's a chance to see the creativity, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design behind a Boulder business that's been making books beautiful for 25 years.
Founded by Thatcher Wine in 2001, Juniper Books started as a one-man operation out of his basement (pictured below) and has grown into a nationally recognized brand. Along the way, Thatcher has earned a reputation as a bit of a celebrity bibliophile, curating personal libraries for high-profile clients, landing Juniper Books collections on Oprah’s Favorite Things lists, and even writing two books of his own. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, and ELLE DECOR, to name a few.
But what I love most about Juniper Books is that it's a Boulder story. Behind those beautifully curated shelves is a local team with an eye for design, a love of books, and a creative approach that has found its way into homes across the country. Pretty impressive for something that started in a basement 25 years ago.
What sets Juniper Books apart is the in-house design team that dreams up custom jackets wrapping existing book series in cohesive, often stunning artwork — the kind of thing that makes a shelf feel curated rather than cluttered. A single continuous illustration might run across every spine in a series, turning fifteen paperbacks into one unified piece for your living room.
Heading into the holidays, a few of their sets are especially fun to browse. Fans of epic fantasy can pick up the full Wheel of Time saga wrapped in one sprawling dragon motif that stretches across all fifteen volumes. Sarah J. Maas readers will recognize the jewel-toned gradient uniting Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City into a single color story built for shelfies. And if someone on your list is more the sweeping-romance type, the Outlander and Bridgerton collections come wrapped in hand-illustrated botanical artwork that would look just as good on a coffee table as in a suitcase.
There's something for the practical gift-givers, too. The Wine Lover's Library brings together four essential wine references wrapped in a beautiful watercolor design, perfect for the host who takes their bar cart seriously. And for the home cook, the Fresh Kitchen Essentials collection gives five beloved cookbooks, including Joy of Cooking and Mastering the Art of French Cooking, a fresh new look with cheerful citrus-and-tile-inspired jackets. A little function, a lot of style, and the kind of gifts you'll want to leave out on display. The holiday collection (pictured below) will be available on the Juniper Books website beginning October 20.
If you're still checking names off your holiday gift list, consider this your nudge to give something a little more thoughtful this year. A Juniper Books collection is equal parts beautiful design and a good read, making it a gift that looks just as good on the shelf as it does when you open it. And unlike most gifts, it's something to enjoy for years to come.
Juniper Books
1501 Lee Hill Dr., Unit 1
Boulder, CO 80304
Explore the full collection at juniperbooks.com.
