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Welcome! The Spotty Dog Books & Ale is an independent bookstore and lounge/cafe, where we share our passion for books and writers with our customers in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, and the Berkshires.
Situated in a beautiful old firehouse, we carry over 10,000 new books in all categories, including a large section of unique books and toys for kids and preteens, an expanded local section, History, Gardening, Food & Wine, G/L/B/T, and sections featuring local writers and interests.Whether you’re looking for a classic or cutting edge, we’re constantly adding new titles, so stop in to see what we have!
Upcoming Events at the Spotty Dog
MAY
Thursday, May 17th at 7:00 The Briars of North America + Andrea Tomasi + MV & EE
Friday, May 18th at 8:00 Sam Moss + Owen & His Checkered Past
Friday, May 25th at 8:00 Ghost Flute & Dice + Alexander Turnquist & Loren Dent
JUNE
Friday, June 1st at 8:00 Keir Neuringer + Inflatable Sex Babies
Saturday, June 2nd at 8:00 Festina Lente
Wednesday, June 6th at 7:00 Kria Brekkan + Muck
Friday, June 8th at 8:00 D. Charles Speer + Trummors
Saturday, June 9th at 8:00 Kath Bloom + Last Good Tooth
Thursday, June 14th at 7:00 Life Among the Trees + Sticklips
Saturday, June 16th at 8:00 Many Arms + World Lines
Thursday, June 21st at 7:00 So Ghost (Jason Nazary) + Andrew Smiley
Sunday, June 24th at 7:00 Man Forever + Gary Higgins
Thursday, June 28th at 7:00 Chris Corsano w/ Bill Nace & Steve Baczkowski
Friday, June 29th at 9:00 READYMADE Dance Party (DJ T-Bone / Body Counsel)
Saturday, June 30th at 8:00 Head Womb album Release + Evan Levine
JULY
Saturday, July 14th at 8:00 Black Norse + It’s Not Night: It’s Space
Sunday, July 15th at 7:00 Stringband + Evan Levine
Saturday, July 28th at 8:00 Sons of an Illustrious Father + Sasha Pearl
On the Spotty Blog
The undisputed king of Spotty Sales is Byrne Fone, with his Historic Hudson once again solidly walloping the competition. Coming up second, however, is a newcomer to the list, itself a tome of local history. Tom Lewis’ The Hudson: A History is a panoramic must-read for anyone whose …
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