Avid Bookshop

Avid Bookshop on Barber Street is the independent bookstore that Athens deserves. Founded by Janet Geddis in 2011, the shop has been voted Athens' Favorite Local Business by Flagpole readers for ten consecutive years and was named one of the top 5 bookshops in the U.S. by Publishers Weekly in 2017. With nearly 190 reviews at 4.6 stars, the community love for Avid runs deep. The shop sells new books, gifts, puzzles, and greeting cards with a curation that reflects the literary tastes and creative spirit of Athens. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, ready to recommend a book based on what you have been reading or what you are in the mood for. The in store experience is browsable and welcoming, designed to make you want to stay and discover. Programming is a major part of Avid's identity. Book clubs, local author readings, poetry nights, and national author signings happen regularly and turn the bookshop into a community gathering space. The Avid Book Subscription Program has been recognized in the NYT's Wirecutter Holiday Gift Guide two years running. The Barber Street location in the ATLAS North building provides a dedicated space for the shop's growing role in Athens cultural life. The online store at avidbookshop.com extends their reach nationally for customers who cannot visit in person. Avid Bookshop is open daily with hours posted on their website. Support your local bookstore.