On Friday, May 18th, Max Byrd and William Wood will be at The Avid Reader in Downtown Davis to discuss First of Hearts: Selected Letters of Mrs. Henry Adams which they have recently republished.  Read about it in the Wall Street Journal.

 

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On Saturday, May 19th, local author Katherine Longshore will be at the Avid Reader in Downtown Davis for the launch party for her new book Gilt.  At the launch party Katy will be providing drinks and cupcakes and giving away prizes like Advance Readers Copies of books, Gilt tote bags, and even gift certificates for The Avid Reader!  You can follow Kathy on her blog here.

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The Avid Reader is now selling eBooks through our website!  Check out the links in the "Google eBooks" section to the left or just do a search and choose Google eBooks as the format.  For most eBooks you will pay the same amount buying from us as you will buying from Amazon or Barnes and Noble, so support your local independent booksellers and give us a shot for your eBook needs!  Here's a guide to buying your first eBook through our website. 

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Need good books for your reader age 9-12? The Avid Reader at The Tower now has a complete collection of Newbery award winners dating back to the 1920s. The Newbery Award is given annually to the book considered the best in chidren's literature.