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Welcome to
Oblong Books & Music!Best Bookstore in the Hudson Valley
as chosen by
Hudson Valley Magazine
Story Time will not be held in Millerton on July 4th. Story time on 7/18 remains the same.
Since 1975, we have been a full-service independent book and record store. A true general bookstore, we stock the best and most interesting books in all categories. We are more than a great bookstore: we also offer the region's best selection of music. Looking for artists from the region or anywhere in the world? Famous or obscure? We have it or can get it. Our CD Club rewards you with a free CD with every ten purchased. We are open every day with few exceptions. Come browse either or both our stores for a unique shopping experience.
Enthusiastic Bookseller Wanted
Oblong Books & Music seeks a manager for Oblong, Jr., its children's
store on South Center St. in the village of Millerton, NY, in Dutchess
County, one mile from the border with northwest Connecticut. Oblong,
Jr. is a full-service kid's store with a sophisticated mix of books
and toys. The person we seek will love interacting with people,
learning about their lives and community, and learning the book and
toy business. Located in a truly gorgeous rural region, Oblong is a
destination store operating in Millerton since 1975. We are a family
owned business that encourages employee autonomy. For more information
send a note to: dick@oblongbooks.com
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Check out our great events for summer! Many more to come.
Title of Event: SHEILA WELLER - Girls Like Us
When: Friday, July 11, 2008 7:30 PM
Location: Oblong Rhinebeck,6422 Montgomery St. (Rt. 9),Rhinebeck,NY 12572
Description: Join us for a reading with Sheila Weller, author of Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon - and the Journey of a Generation.
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Check out our staff's current favorite books:
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
by
Stein, Garth
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver.
Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast. Using the techniques needed on the race track, one can successfully navigate all of life's ordeals. |
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Check out our favorite local books.
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Oblong took its name from a disputed territory
between New York and Connecticut created in
colonial times when both states suveyed a
line 20 miles east of the Hudson River. Until
the dispute was settled in about 1730, maps
referred to the narrow strip of land as "The
Oblong."
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Oblong Millerton's own Michelle Charles brings us the Kids' Book Corner, as featured on AM1020 WHDD and RobinHoodRadio.com.
Listen to Michelle's Podcasts! NEW! Story Time in Millerton & Rhinebeck: the first and third Friday each month at 10:30am. Call the stores for more info.
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Thumbelina: Tiny Runaway Bride
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Ensor, Barbara
Listen to the Podcast!HERE'S A CONTEMPORARY retelling of Andersen's tale, revamped and fleshed out for today's hip tweens. As she did in "Cinderella (As If You Didn't Already Know the Tale), "Ensor re-imagines this classic, adding her own inimitable humor, flair, and stylish black-and-white silhouette spot illustrations. Thumbelina is that story most of us can't quite remember. Okay, sure, it's about a tiny girl just the size of your thumb. But did you know that her troubles (or adventures, if you prefer) begin when she begs her mother to let her sleep outside on the porch? And that in no time she is engaged to a frog, and then a mole, and even receives a proposal from a miniature king? |
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Check out our top books!
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When You Are Engulfed in Flames
by
Sedaris, David
In essay after essay, Sedaris proceeds from bizarre conundrums of daily life to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, his sixth essay collection is a new masterpiece of comic writing. |
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Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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