The Avid Reader in Davis has been in business over twenty years and holds awards for best bookstore, best customer service, and best independent retailer. Services in both stores include overnight special ordering (with free shipping), direct to home shipping, and online ordering. Books presented through the website are accessible through the stores but may require special ordering. Teachers receive a 20% discount for classroom orders. The Davis store also offers fast searches for used, difficult to obtain, and out of print books.