It’s the summer of 1983. I can’t find work in Fort Collins. I can’t find work in day care, even though I had established a group day care home in Michigan that was recognized for excellence. No one will hire me as a beekeeper despite my experience and completing a two year commercial beekeeping program … Continue reading
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RIP Monty-cat 2006-March 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Monty, The Eclectic Reader’s great bookstore cat and mascot, passed away on Monday, March 1st, after going downhill suddenly. The many stories of his seven years working in the bookstore will become legendary. If you missed the opportunity to make his acquaintance, you truly … Continue reading
Monty Will Visit The Eclectic Reader June 25
Monty-cat will visit the bookstore tomorrow, June 25th, the anniversary of the first day he started work here in June of 2012. He has been in retirement since becoming ill last year. Stop on in and say hello to him. He’s a very friendly cat who used to meet and greet the customers for seven … Continue reading
Tale (Tail) of a Sale
Nina announces our February sale on all mysteries, thrillers, westerns, and romance. We need more room! All books in these CATegories will be 25%-50% off our regular discount prices. (Ok, just a few, a very few exceptions.) The percentage off will depend primarily on the age of the book and how long it has been … Continue reading
Comeback Cat
COMEBACK CAT COMEBACK CAT Monty rolled on his back and exposed his shaved tummy to three customers last week. What’s so unusual about that? This was the final milestone in his recovery since his near-death experience this June, that’s what. As many Eclectic Reader followers know, Monty had a fundraiser for his $900 dental surgery … Continue reading
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