No, I wasn’t traveling the pastoral countryside searching for forgotten treasures in someone’s old barn; I went out to MY barn on a warm day to see how the book storage was doing versus the mice. I peeked inside a few of the boxes and did a happy feet dance because, first of all, … Continue reading
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
Monty snuggles up next to a stack of Ursula LeGuin’s. She is among the science fiction writers with staying power. It’s hard to keep her work in stock. These just came in and were published between 1968 and 1982.
When you need a break from reality into some really grand historical fiction, I recommend the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I have been promoting this book series for some time now. It’s a fine escape. I felt strongly that if someone could transfer this story to the screen as serious historical fiction – instead … Continue reading
Edward Abbey fans, The Monkey Wrench Gang, Tenth Anniversary edition 1985, illustrated by R. Crumb, signed by Abbey – $300 Beyond the Wall, trade paperback, signed by Abbey in my presence, 1984 printing – $150 Beyond the Wall, hardback, first edition, 1984 – $50 Hayduke Lives!, hardback, 1st edition – $12 Desert Solitaire, mass … Continue reading
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