Such a great bookstore! I'm not from the area but came to town because the bookstore hosted a book…read morediscussion with an author I like. It was a great, small and well organized event. Gio (who I think may be the owner or manager) was amazing with communication when I reached out with a question about the event. The store is clean, organized and has a large selection of books. Highly recommend it!

Well-curated selection, ample parking, nice place. They had a really eclectic cookbook section and…read morea great array of books on local history. A lot of mainstream fiction authors/books were missing from their fiction selection, which was odd because it is so big! Checkout took awhile. Definitely a great asset to the Berkshires and a great alternative to Amazon. Buy from your local bookstore!

One of my favorite used book shops in Massachusetts, and I always stop in when in the area. Ive…read moregone several times in the last handful of years and have found something to add to my collection each time.

Small bookstore crammed full of tons of good reads. New and used both. If you have the time this…read moreis a fantastic place to browse for a while. Price is very reasonable on the used books.

Large selection of books - used and new. Friendly staff. What was most interesting to me was the…read moredisplays of dresses made out of books. Can't describe - have to see it to believe it. Such a cute town.

Exploring the big old barn was as much fun as exploring all the books. I appreciated the antique…read moretypewriters on display as much as the vintage maps, magazines and books. Such character and charm in one place. Books for as low as $1 and then there are the rare and autographed books. Friendly service by very knowledgeable folks in a very quaint and cool little town.

We stopped in here on a day of shopping. Cute little place…read more It's a bookstore and a bar all in one. They serve beer and wine. My husband and his sister got a couple of beers and they were delicious. I like how you can get a book and get a beer and just sit there and enjoy. Staff was super friendly and fun He was playing old dance '80s music and had us laughing and dancing in her chairs. In the back is art studio with lots of items to purchase. Great little place with a happy vibe. October 2025.

We stopped in while out-n-about shopping in the Hudson area…read more The staff are a lot of fun and we're playing some early 90's pop tunes which made for a great time singing together while drinking great craft beer at the bar. They have a great variety of books available for sale and they don't seem to mind if you reading one while enjoying your coffee or cold brew. In the back they have a large space with art supplies; just about anything one would need to get started and beyond. My mom purchased a few paint brushes and I purchased a round of beers for our group. Pricing is quite affordable - craft beer was $6.48 each and my mom's Saranac soda was $2.78. The store is immaculately kept and the restroom was clean. We had a great time while visiting the area and would come back again next time we're in town.

Great local coffee and tea spot!! Super friendly environment - both locals and the staff…read morethemselves. Stopped in from a drive back somewhere and I'll be back next time I'm in the area. I ordered an iced chai with caramel. Not too sweet which I like.

Cute coffee shop with a used bookstore attached. There are seats in the coffee shop and in the…read moreadjoining bookstore - so peek around in the various rooms to find a cozy spot.

One of my favorite stores In. The. World. Crystal assortment is absolutely amazing and always high…read morequality with a range of prices. I have never walked in and not been wowed by various sized crystals. They also always have new crystals and change the displays which brings amazing energy in. The small crystal bins are fabulous and their jewelry is absolutely beautiful. I have literally been shopping here my entire life and it's one of my favorite stores forever and now my children all are obsessed with it too! Must visit.

More of a bookstore than anything else. The prices on the crystals are obnoxious. Certainly not my…read morecup of tea.

A small bookstore with a great selection of books. They also serve wine, which is a nice touch. We…read morebought three history books. The service was good . We were greeted as soon as we walked in. Overall, it's a lovely little bookstore.

I have never in my life come across a more vile or villainous shopkeeper. I am truly at a loss for…read morewords to describe their awful attitude. We were not greeted upon entering even though we passed by their work area as we came in. They treated me with disdain as I asked for information, and my follow up question about local authors was scoffed at, one would think a local book seller would be proud to flaunt their local authors. I travel across the country visiting small independent bookstores and always buy something to show support; I would never give this bookstore even 1 penny. Even if the treatment of potential costumers was even slightly improved, as others have noted, there's not a great selection and there is definitely not a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere.

My stars alinged, because I got a parking spot right in front of the shop. Thank goodness I can…read moreparallel park. They don't allow in ice cream but they do dogs. If mine were well behaved enough I'd bring him over.... But the wood is beautiful, the books are beautiful, and some even have discount stickers on them. They even have some rarities in a book store - I found four postcard books! It's very exciting. The steps are a little high to get in, but overall it seems a pleasant store.

This was a cute little bookstore in this town. I was surprised to find a Chinese children's book in…read morehere. The staff was helpful when I had questions. The cost of the book was fair.

My name is Randy and I have a problem. I'm a bookstore-holic. I should stay I'm an independent…read morebookstore-holic. In today's day and age we usually have several, depressing options: big box, megastore, super club book emporiums where the atmosphere is glowing with fluorescent bulbs and dim minded staff...or...click, click on the mouse, shipped to my door in a beige box, I hope I like it online book buying experiences. If you ask me none of those options are all that appealing. With that being said there is hope in Rhinebeck, NY and that hope comes in an Oblong form! (Ok I'm not a comedian) Oblong is the answer to the all too often disconnected book store experiences of the present. This store serves as a sanctuary to those longing for the bookstore of the past ambiance. Tall stacks of books on display with index cards handwritten by the staff strategically placed to provide insight. A friendly staff who goes out of their way to assist you and even remembers you; that's how customer service should be! I recently purchased a book and came back two weeks later for a signing. Upon walking up to get in line a member of the staff recognized me and pinpointed that I was there two weeks prior to purchase to book. Talk about small town charm! Speaking of signings, they often host them as well as meet the author events with Q&A. If you need a book, a place to escape or a time machine to those better days gone past just take a trip to Rhinebeck and visit Oblong. You're welcome.

Good selection of new books. I didn't see a used section, but I wasn't looking for one. Well…read moreorganized by genre. Friendly staff. Stickers, toys, books, of course.