Since then, other staff members and patrons alike have come to love Otis. The store even features a special gift section during the holidays called “Otis’ Old Curiosity Box” in honor of him. The sad news of Otis’ retirement comes as a result of a diabetes diagnosis and advanced age. It will celebrate his 14th birthday and commemorate his last day in the bookstore. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books.
