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Musings on What is a “Good Book”?
Read more: Musings on What is a “Good Book”?I was once struck speechless by a young man who bragged that he had not read a single book in his lifetime. I cannot imagine a life without books. Though my desire for a career as a librarian was never fullfilled, I eventually became a bookdealer, which I suppose was the better path after…
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Monty’s Happy Anniversary Sale
Read more: Monty’s Happy Anniversary SaleMonty in 2012 In honor of the seven years Monty has been a star employee of The Eclectic Reader, we will be holding a special sale from June 25th through the 29th. All books in the store except for our rare books will be reduced in price from 15% to 30%, depending on CATegory. This…
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While the Cat’s Away…
Read more: While the Cat’s Away…The cats are away! While Cynthia and the cats are taking a short vacation, sister Laura will play as she tends the bookstore. It’s criminal! She has deviously demanded a sale on mysteries! As her older sister I can honestly say she has been ‘getting away with murder’ herself for a long time. As a…
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Great Courses: $35 each
Read more: Great Courses: $35 eachWe have a limited quantity remaining of the Great Courses. Shown above are those on music. Each bundle sells for $35. Originally many were in the hundreds. Also available: (History) London, England, China, Western Civilization, and Hitler Plus British literature, Russian literature, and The History of the English language
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Creative Uses for a Blank Book: Keeping a Diary and More
Read more: Creative Uses for a Blank Book: Keeping a Diary and MoreMy 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…