The space was a bit funky, and there were rumors of it being haunted, but what could go wrong being only a half block away from the heart of downtown? Yes, it was the setting of the most notorious murder in Fort Collins history, resulting in an equally notorious lynching at the courthouse. Then there … Continue reading
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Chapter 2: 140 South College
Chapter Two: Bookstore History – On College Avenue I don’t know how we did it. 147 West Oak St. to 140 South College, a half block away. I remember a small cadre of friends who walked boxes of books across the street on hand carts. The new location was in an old downtown building – … Continue reading
NEW ARRIVALS
These are some of the highlights of the eight boxes of books that were hand-picked at the latest book sale. I pay attention to what my customers want. So here it is…everything from Goosebumps to Haruki Murakami to James Baldwin.
A RARE FIND
It is not every day you find a true first edition of The Stand. Two buyers are already lined up. If they turn it down I will let you know.
Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West Thinning out my personal book collection has become necessary. I tried a monumental purge once…and failed. Weeded out six boxes and then couldn’t part with them all and took one box back home. My new strategy is to take small steps: one book every day. It seems insignificant, yet … Continue reading
The Eclectic Reader 