My first diary was about 4 by 5 inches. It was red and had a diamond pattern on the cover and a lock. Diaries with locks were popular in 1959. I have no idea why I was inspired to keep a diary or where that diary is today, but it was my first attempt at … Continue reading
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“What’s This???” You Might Ask
I did say The Eclectic Reader carries books AND MORE. What you are looking at is the sad remnants of a five foot long sedum morganianum succulent, a champion plant I grew at home. In the middle of the night I was awakened by a loud crash that was this plant falling to the floor … Continue reading
Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War, 2 volumes – $100
Very low price on this 1866 Civil War set! $50 goes to the Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic on this purchase.
New Arrivals
All ages and all interests. Inexpensive to pricey. Save $20 off the cover price of Capital by Thomas Piketty. Seller says it’s a great book, but I’m not going to have time to read it. I’ve read three of the titles shown here and a lot of E.E. Cummings poems.
Employee of the Month
Since Monty’s dental surgery in February – and a big thank-you again to all who helped out with that – he has been back on the job at The Eclectic Reader. Monty has worked at the bookstore going on 7 years. He has always given it his best and is the star employee. Never was … Continue reading