A Review of The Little Red Book Shack

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2710 Route 9, Hudson, NY (according to Google, but it’s really in Livingston, NY)

Finding this shop was as much of an adventure as exploring it, but once you’re there you’ll find shacks and barns and outbuildings full of books, art, and music, with plenty of rare and one-of-a-kind gems tucked into the eclectic mix. Keep an eye out for the signs though, as I passed it by twice in my search. But as soon as I parked on the grass I thought, “Goldmine!”

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A Review of Half Moon Books (Tivoli)

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48 Broadway, Tivoli, NY

I found this shop tucked away in the quiet village of Tivoli, maybe a twenty minute drive south of Hudson, NY, and when I say this shop was a pleasure to browse, I truly mean it. Half Moon has a sister shop over in Saugerties, and while that one is bustling and busy, this one has an art gallery vibe to it, the kind of bookshop equally suited to hosting an exhibition as often as a reading. But the most important aspects, the books and diversity, are still great draws no matter the space.

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A Review of H.A.S. Beane Books

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5 East Market Street, Red Hook, NY

Just a few doors down from the main intersection in Red Hook, a village near Bard College, you’ll find a small yet jam-packed bookshop that has much more depth and diversity than you may expect from a casual glance through the window. And within moments of walking in and browsing I began finding items I wanted to bring home.

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A Review of Oblong Books & Music

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6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY

Located just a block or so north of Rhinebeck’s vibrant little downtown strip is a red brick building that is home to a much larger bookshop than I expected at first glance. Not only does Oblong have an impressive selection of new books, but they hit a lot of the key traits that I think makes up a perfect bookshop.

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