Avid Reader

We are happy to have the opportunity to introduce you to our store and to be a part of the Book Sense experience. Enjoy exploring The Avid Reader through our website!

The Avid Reader holds awards for best bookstore, best customer service, and best independent retailer. Services include overnight special ordering (with free shipping), direct to home shipping, online ordering, and fast...

Know Before You Go: The store has two entrances; feel free to go in from either.

The Extras: The bookstore hosts frequent readings, book signings and a monthly Poetry Night.

In Short
The books are neatly organized into categories, including gift books for every holiday and occasion. The rear of the store houses an extensive travel section with a plethora of...

With local and nationally known author book-signings and lectures, storytelling, book club discussions, musical events and magic acts, this bookstore doubles as a cultural center. The book inventory is extensive and features a large local Davis section. The knowledgeable staff (UCD English majors and former librarians, among others), pride themselves on the efficiency of their out-of-print book...

In Short

We are happy to have the opportunity to introduce you to our store and to be a part of the Book Sense experience. Enjoy exploring service, and best independent retailer. Services include overnight special ordering (with free shipping), direct to home shipping, online ordering, and fast searches for used, difficult to obtain, and out of print books.

Teachers receive a 20% discount for classroom...