Avid Bookshop

1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA 30606
(706) 850-2843
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Avid Bookshop at Five Points is a community-focused independent seller of new books, gifts, puzzles, greeting cards, and more. Stop by for a new read plus special programming including book clubs, local author readings, poetry nights, national author book signings, and more! Located in Athens' Five Points between Condor Chocolates and Dinner Party!

IN THE MEDIA:

"10 Women-led Bookstores Across the U.S." Thrillist.com, Marh 22, 2022

"Literary Tourism," BookRiot.com, July 22, 2018

2017 - Named one of the top 5 bookshops in the U.S. by Publisher's Weekly

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Flagpole Favorites Winner: Local Business

2015 Flagpole Favorites Runner-Up: Favorite Place to Buy a Gift for Him

2015 and 2016 Flagpole Favorites Runner-Up: Uniquely Athens Business

2014 Flagpole Favorites Runner-Up: Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Her

2013, 2014, 2016 Flagpole Favorites Runner-Up: Favorite Store to Buy a Gift for Him