General Info

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 searches for used, difficult to obtain, and out of print books. Teachers receive a 20% discount for classroom orders. The store hosts its own Bookclub, which meets on the third Monday of every month, and are always open to new members. Bookclub members receive 20% off the book choice for that month. Its Children's Book Loft is a popular destination for young readers. The store is recognized for a staff that is fast, friendly and knowledgeable, an extensive book selection including the best in print for the readers of Davis, strong support of local authors t hat includes dozens of booksignings annually, contributions to local organizations, and sponsorships of community programs. The store?s owner, Davis resident Alzada Knickerbocker, is the recipient of California?s 2006 Small Business Champion Award. Our website now also includes our Sacramento store, The Avid Reader at the Tower. Check under Store Events for upcoming events at both stores.