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
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Taking the Mystery Out of the Book Scout
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
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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
It’s All in the Stars
Recent acquisitions to the store include some hard-to-get astrology books and a collection of metaphysical books, many of which are brand new. These don’t last long so I recommend coming in for a visit soon. Dynamics of Aspect Analysis has already sold.
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
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