I have now been a book dealer in Fort Collins longer than anyone else, having opened Toad Hall Books on Oak Street Plaza in 1983. The old matriarch of all bookstores – The Old Corner Book Shop, run by Jane Tester for over 30 years, closed a few years back. I have moved my bookstore … Continue reading
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This Reckless Breed of Men
Four books on those most engaging vagabonds of the West: From left to right: $10, $200, $30, and $5
Book Review: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
I had three reasons to read this book: 1. I have great admiration for David McCullough’s writing, having read other books by him (My favorite is John Adams.) 2. (A personal connection.) I used to work at the A. I. Root Co. in Medina, Ohio, makers of beekeeping supplies, beeswax candles, and publishers of a … Continue reading
Mysticism
Just to demonstrate that The Eclectic Reader really does carry a variety of literature for all ages and philosophies, here is a rather choice rare book that has arrived recently. At this time it is on hold for someone. It they do not come for it in two weeks, it will be available. It … Continue reading
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Book Review: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, published in 1975. Quite honestly, I prefer reading children’s books to modern fiction. They never drag on and on with excessive description. They get right to the point. The authors know they have to catch you right off. In Tuck Everlasting, 10 year old Winnie discovers a secret … Continue reading
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