The Avid Reader Bookstore

The Avid Reader truly made my day, week, or even year. I pre-ordered Iron Flame on Amazon months ago and when release day came and they delayed my order indefinitely I was heartbroken. That’s when I called the Avid Reader. The kind lady I spoke to on the phone totally understood my panicked state, my hundreds of questions, and answered them gracefully even when I repeated myself. She was able to reassure me they did have some copies left, even the special edition one I had been wanting. Not only that but the person who rang up my book was super understanding and made me feel so much better about this whole experience. They even gave me a goodie bag with stickers, a bookmark, and a temporary tattoo pack! I know the next time I need a book I’m choosing them! The incredible customer service filled with kindness and understanding has made me a loyal Avid Reader customer!

The Avid Reader Bookstore was the highlight of our afternoon! Amazing book recs for the teens (who now have noses in books and off devices), a candle that welcomed winter with the perfect light and scent, and a necklace I'd been hunting for at online department stores for a fraction of the price. A win all the way around. This one-stop-shop will literally fulfill all your holiday gifting needs (and self-care needs as well)! Ask for recommendations - you won't regret it!

I came here months ago and bought Jennette McCurdys book which was new at the time and my girlfriend had bought a blind date with a book. First off, we were happy to walk out getting books we were happy with at an affordable price and the atmosphere of the place was great. When I come back to visit my friend in the area, I'll make sure we make our way back here for another book to remind me of the trip.

Stopped by a few weeks ago while I was I'm CA, and this is one of the best book stores I've been to in a while. They had so many books- newer releases as well as older books. The prices were what you'd expect for new books, but they weren't outrageous like I've seen from other bookshops before. The staff was super friendly, and the store was organized and neat which made it very easy to find what I was looking for- and walk out with a bunch more I didn't plan on getting.

stumbled in here completely by coincidence while visiting around town a few weeks back, and couldn't sing higher praise if i tried ! the staff were so kind and welcoming, the atmosphere was super open yet cozy, and their selection was incredible. had TONS of great non-fiction works & I had a hard time leaving without a whole shelf lol. as all good bookstores do, they have a wide selection of novelties / stationary ( notebooks, bags, cards, mugs, etc. ) but not overwhelmingly so -- their artbook selection is stunning ! would most definitely reccomend if you just so happen upon the area. :-)

I don't often have very poor experiences with customer service workers, so when I do, it is very memorable. I would love to be able to support The Avid Reader as a Davis local, but sadly I don't really ever wanna go back here. On my most recent visit, the two employees working behind the desk were having such a loud conversation between the two of them, it was incredibly distracting & disruptive for any customers. They were basically yelling & shrieking in laughter the whole time, and ignoring everyone else. When I checked out with the older gentleman behind the desk, he was so condescending & snarky with me, it was pretty startling. If you want people to support local independent bookstores instead of Amazon convenience, at least make the shopping experience not leave a sour taste in people's mouths.

The Avid Reader truly made my day, week, or even year. I pre-ordered Iron Flame on Amazon months ago and when release day came and they delayed my order indefinitely I was heartbroken. That’s when I called the Avid Reader. The kind lady I spoke to on the phone totally understood my panicked state, my hundreds of questions, and answered them gracefully even when I repeated myself. She was able to reassure me they did have some copies left, even the special edition one I had been wanting. Not only that but the person who rang up my book was super understanding and made me feel so much better about this whole experience. They even gave me a goodie bag with stickers, a bookmark, and a temporary tattoo pack! I know the next time I need a book I’m choosing them! The incredible customer service filled with kindness and understanding has made me a loyal Avid Reader customer!

I came here months ago and bought Jennette McCurdys book which was new at the time and my girlfriend had bought a blind date with a book. First off, we were happy to walk out getting books we were happy with at an affordable price and the atmosphere of the place was great. When I come back to visit my friend in the area, I'll make sure we make our way back here for another book to remind me of the trip.