Join us to discuss “What is Wisdom?” The following questions will be our guide: What is wisdom and how do you acquire it? Do we become wise through our life experience or are we born with an innate wisdom? Wisdom has been defined as many things: empathy and compassion, being able to put things in … Continue reading
New books come in every week. The hottest stuff goes fast. After all, it’s half-price. Whether you’re looking for a Lee Child, Henning Mankell, Sherlock Holmes, Ray Bradbury, or a nice copy of Walden, I recommend you visit your favorite local bookstore at least once a month. You can always leave your name and a … Continue reading
You’ve all heard of the “Little Free Libraries” that are springing up all over the world? Last month I had an unusual customer at The Eclectic Reader. Here’s what happened: A man came in to buy children’s books. He spent an unusually long time in the children’s area and carefully selected a box, yes, a … Continue reading
Our topic this month will be “What change would you like to see to bring about a world you want to live in?” So…the sky’s the limit. What would you like to change, and how might we create such change? What could you do to bring about that change? Come and share your ideas. Our … Continue reading
A rather unique book has just arrived at The Eclectic Reader: The Connoisseur’s Book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama. Described as “A comprehensive guide to the appreciation and appraisal of Japanese swords, complete with historical background, terms and the workmanship of the foremost schools and smiths.” This is apparently THE reference book for Japanese … Continue reading
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