It’s just that simple. Sometimes we have art, DVDs, music CDs, books on tape or CD, toys, plants, and flea market treasures. That beautiful coleus plant is going to be $8 for just another week. The bigger it grows, so does the price. All the plants are homegrown. Look for many more as the weather … Continue reading
Just in: 4, oops, now 3 survival manuals by Outdoor Life. Profusely illustrated. $15 each. Worth it. Ultimate Bushcraft Survival manual sold this morning.
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
Taking the Mystery Out of the Book Scout One of the most frequently asked questions in my bookstore is “Where do you get all your books?” The answer is #1. book sales #2. from customers who want to sell their books #3. from my book scouts #4. donations. Every bookdealer has behind-the-scene scouts, even if … Continue reading
I found this lovely portrait of two young ladies, entitled “The Novel Readers,” in Arthur’s Home Magazine. The book once belonged to my great grandmother, Olive Sophia Chubb Barnard, to whom I apologize for finding humor in … Continue reading
