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Avid Bookshop has become the literary heart of Athens since opening on Prince Avenue in 2011, perfectly complementing the college town's famous music scene and creative community. The store's curated selection emphasizes literary fiction and independent press discoveries, appealing to the intellectual curiosity of University of Georgia students and faculty alongside lifelong Athens residents. The children's section has made Avid a family destination, and the music books collection nods to Athens' legendary status as a music city. With two locations in Athens, Avid has proven that independent bookstores can not only survive but thrive by putting community at the center of everything they do.
Avid Bookshop has become the literary heart of Athens since opening on Prince Avenue in 2011, perfectly complementing the college town's famous music scene and creative community. The store's curated selection emphasizes literary fiction and independent press discoveries, appealing to the intellectual curiosity of University of Georgia students and faculty alongside lifelong Athens residents. The children's section has made Avid a family destination, and the music books collection nods to Athens' legendary status as a music city. With two locations in Athens, Avid has proven that independent bookstores can not only survive but thrive by putting community at the center of everything they do. Located in the heart of Athens, Georgia, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2011, making it 15 years of championing books and readers.
Author readings, indie press spotlights, UGA MFA partnership events, children's story times, and Athens literary and music festival collaborations.
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