I was searching through my notebook of “captured quotes” when I paused at one with striking relevance for today. It was by a person with a strange name: Warsan Shire. I decided I must know who this is. And then, a world of beautiful poems and prose-poetry writing opened up before me, and I followed, … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Great Courses: $35 each
We 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
Creative Uses for a Blank Book: Keeping a Diary and More
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
The Eclectic Reader 