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Oblong Books in Rhinebeck

I went to the one in Rhinebeck and enjoyed it. They have chairs to sit on to browse through books... read more

Reviewed 7 July 2017
travelagogo2016
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New York City, New York
A great place to find what your looking for

I love to read and this unique book store has all the best sellers along with some great... read more

Reviewed 18 March 2016
Thia T
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Millerton, New York
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“Something for everyone!”
15 Oct 2018
“Great Selection!”
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Reviewed 19 November 2018

My husband loves finding "quirky" (my words) books that he's spent plenty of time researching. What he likes about this store is that you can find signed copies of little treasures. For example, we found a signed copy of The Tales of Despereaux in the...More

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed 15 October 2018

I love indie bookstores! I always stop in...I’m a big supporter, and books are my weakness. I came home with a stack of new (to me) books, and a couple of stocking stuffers. Nice shop. Recommend stopping in.

Date of experience: October 2018
Thank Judy P
Reviewed 7 February 2018 via mobile

Oblong have two branches, one in Millerton the other in Rhinebeck, and both just have a great local bookstore feel with a friendly staff, plenty of comfortable chairs to peruse books and a children's section. They also have celebrity appearances on a somewhat regular basis...More

Date of experience: August 2017
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Reviewed 24 December 2017

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who noticed the dish towels. It may be funny to some but to people with young children who read it's terrible and shows no class. I have been an oblong shopper for years but thankfully...More

Date of experience: November 2017
1  Thank Spring2life
Reviewed 16 November 2017

I have been an Oblong member for many years. I was dismayed to see this dishtowel display adjacent to the front door of the store at child eye level. I don't think it is appropriate for children to see slogans like "Your doing f***ing great"...More

Date of experience: November 2017
4  Thank X4979YYroberts
Reviewed 7 July 2017

I went to the one in Rhinebeck and enjoyed it. They have chairs to sit on to browse through books. Staff is nice. It is a mellow place to be. good books, good music.

Date of experience: July 2017
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Reviewed 25 November 2016

When visiting the quant village of Millerton with family or friends we always stop in Oblong Books. A great store with a good selection of books and music. Two floors filled with the books you are looking for. They also have a great children's section...More

Date of experience: November 2016
Thank peacefullpete
Reviewed 1 November 2016 via mobile

Good place for browsing and finding good travel books about the area, big children's Deparment,gifts, toys

Date of experience: October 2016
Thank mcmc1225
Reviewed 21 October 2016

Interesting local bookstore - easy to navigate - helpful book selections - upstairs 'sale'' area with great 'finds' - friendly folks

Date of experience: October 2016
Thank andrea685
Reviewed 18 March 2016

I love to read and this unique book store has all the best sellers along with some great finds...they have the classics to children's books and if by chance they don't have something you're looking for they happily get it for you in a day...More

Date of experience: March 2016
Thank Thia T
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