We are a smaller store now, rather squished and cozy, but we are also bigger, with a deluge of new inventory: some hard-to-find material, some collectible and rare. An eclectic mix, as usual, with over 60 boxes still to put on the shelves… Already BIGGER CATegories: fiction/literature (of course), mythology, the Sixties, the Civil War, … Continue reading
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Monty is Back!
As the chaos dwindled to a reasonable level after our move, I decided it was time to bring back the bookstore mascot – Montag – known to everyone as “Monty.” True to his easy- going nature he did not have a problem with the changes. He walked around the much cozier bookstore, looking up at … Continue reading
Settling In Our New Digs
The move over was completed on Saturday. This is day three after the wall went up. You can navigate all the way around, but this is our “Before” picture. I expect it will look a lot better in one month. Everything must find its place. Monty will stay home until I am sure he will … Continue reading
Closed for a Day or Two
The Eclectic Reader will be closed for a day or two, beginning Saturday, April 30th, while the wall is put up. We will re-open as soon as possible and welcome your support to regain some of the losses incurred by this move. New books have come in and are already on the shelf. More will … Continue reading
Conversation Cafe Cancelled This Saturday Due to Move
We are only moving to the north side of the store, but the chaos is already evident. No matter how hard you try, taking 10,000 books off the shelves (half the store), rearranging the shelves, and then trying to put everything back in order is a Herculean challenge. But, it’s coming along well. We could … Continue reading