I have just learned via Park Slope Stoop and Twitter that the newish owners of Park Slope’s venerable and independent Community Bookstore, are looking for a new home for “Karthus, the Bearded Dragon” aka the lizard that lives in the back of the bookstore.
Looks like the new wood floor was just the beginning of the bookstore’s attempt at a reinvention. And I’m all for it. The store is definitely cleaning up its act and getting rid of Karthus is part and parcel of that.
Which isn’t to say that the Community Bookstore has lost its edge. It’s just doing a damn good job of being a bookstore. Perhaps their children’s section will be a little less eccentric without Karthus. And local kids may miss the bearded dragon.
But it’s a new era at the store. And it’s time to move on, Karthus. All good things must come to an end. If anyone is interested in providing a nice home for Karthus where he can get loads of love and attention let the bookstore know via Twitter @CommunityBkStr or in person.