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, preteens, an expanded local section, history, gardeing, food & wine, queer studies, 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!

Need something special? We can order books for you in as short as one day.

FICTION:

MUDBOUND: Hillary Jordan

"A gripping and exquisityly rendered story of forbidden love, betrayal, and murder, set against the brutality of the Jim Crow south."

A local author (from Tivoli), this is Hillary Jordans first novel.

THE BRIEF WONDEROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO: Junot Diaz

The story of a "New Jersey romantic who dreams of being the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien", but haunted by an ancient curse "fuku" that has cursed his family for generations.

SONG YET SUNG: James McBride

"Tragic triumph, violent decisions and unexpected kindness" set in the days before the Civil War.

James McBride is the author of NYTimes bestseller "The Color of Water: A black man's tribute to his white mother"

NON FICTION:

MAPS AND LEGENDS: Michael Chabon

Chabon's first work of Non-Fiction

Sixteen essays spanning various topics.

Proceeds from this book benefit 826 National - an inovative tutorinbg, writing and publishing nonprofit.

ARMAGEDDON IN RETROSPECT: Kurt Vonnegut

"A collection of two of his most important subjects: war and peace."

A must have for any Vonnegut fan. Plus there is the most amazing back jacket photograph of K.V.

WORLD CHANGING: A USER'S GUIDE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: Edited by Alex Steffan-Introdction by Al Gore

Pretty self-expainatory - World Changing is a guide to help us all become more aware of our changing planet and how we can help preserve and protect our environment and our communities - thus improving our lives, the lives of others and the life of our planet as a whole.

World Changing is the winner of the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature.