Tagged with Monty the Cat at The Eclectic Reader

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

Comeback Cat

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

Monty’s Happy Anniversary Sale

Monty’s Happy Anniversary Sale

Monty 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 … Continue reading

Employee of the Month

Since Monty’s dental surgery in February – and a big thank-you again to all who helped out with that – he has been back on the job at The Eclectic Reader. Monty has worked at the bookstore going on 7 years. He has always given it his best and is the star employee. Never was … Continue reading