Joyce Meskis wasn't just a pioneering owner of Tattered Cover; she was a fierce First Amendment advocate who changed Colorado's legal landscape forever.
Joyce Meskis, the pioneering bookstore owner and fierce First Amendment advocate who built Tattered Cover into one of the nation’s most beloved literary institutions, died at home Thursday surrounded by her family, the store announced on social media.
“Her legacy is changing the way people think about bookstores and their role in society,” said Cathy Langer, a longtime employee who worked closely with Meskis for decades. Those who worked alongside Meskis over the years said the store felt like a family. The owner made a point to hire those on the fringes, individuals who may not have other employment opportunities because of their sexual orientation or had otherwise been cast aside.Every year around Christmas, if the store surpassed the previous year’s sales, Meskis would bring out carts of champagne for employees and customers.
“I did a back-of-the-envelope calculation, thought I could make it work, and made an offer,” she said. “It was phenomenal to see who was waiting at the elevator on the first floor to go up for lunch,” Langer said.
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