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Pre and Probiotics

We sell the best kombucha, as well as culture pop pre and pro biotics. Pop in (get it?) and grab your favorite flavor. We also offer matchas, house brewed iced teas and smoothies. Come see what’s waiting for you.

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The perfect sandwich

We have discovered the most delicious ciabatta and added it to our menu options. You can now get any of our wraps on this tastiest of rolls. Egg sandwich? Yup. Spicy chick? Yes please. Any one of the specials we’re adding like Banh Mi or Brie chicken. Indeed. Stop by and see what’s on the menu today.

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Not 1 Drop

If you’ve been reading the news about PFAs - a forever chemical - you know that the last thing anyone wants is to introduce more into our waterways and environment. The Lake George Association, of which Pete is currently acting Board Chair and Executive Director (long story but yes, both at the moment), has been fighting the Park Commission who wants to put a chemical in the lake called ProcellaCOR, which contains PFAs, and is not proven for use in a lake like Lake George. Please help his campaign to convince Governor Hochul to stop the use of the chemical. Spread the word, post this graphic, write to the governor here. If you’ve ever been to this Queen of lakes you know it’s worth saving every single drop.

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My Brain is Magic

We have been adding a bunch of books that cover a variety of neurodivergent experiences, books that encourage understanding, as well as characters as diverse as our community. Come have a browse and see if you can find yourself on our shelves.

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Family Family

Loved this beautiful family story. Fantastic characters, great dialogue, lovely framing of family in ALL of its forms. An adoption story at the center, but covers all aspects of what family means and what it means to be a mother, a parent, a child, and a family, whether made up of blood relations or found family all together. Come grab this great read. - Gretchen

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“Story Time” for Parents

June 11, 9:30am. Calling new parents: This morning reading is a story time—but for you! Author Nicole Haroutunian will read from her new novel-in-stories, CHOOSE THIS NOW, which takes on, among other topics, early parenthood. Come for the adult interaction, stay for the company of a crowd who understands if your baby spits up during the Q&A.

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Grad gifts

Give a book, a card, a journal, a happy collection of all of the above…or a gift card to pick their own. Come on over and ask for help.

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Ice cream

Ice cream all year. Soft serve and milkshakes, slushies and great toppings. Cones or cups. Your choice. Bring the kids or have a quiet, adult happy moment.

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Mother’s Day

Don’t forget your mama this Mother’s Day (May 12). We have great book suggestions, cute gifts and cards, and of course, we are open Sunday so you can grab last minute treats or better yet, bring her in for a lunch break!

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The Paris Novel

“As a bookseller I could never keep all the great books I read. The Paris Novel will find a place on the shelf between Julia Child’s “ Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and Tamil Adler’s “The Everlasting Meal”. As I read this I wanted to cook with saffron, read James Baldwin, and wear a designer dress to an art museum. As with any good novel set in France there is lots of wine, stinky cheese, a love interest and even a rat. Bon Appetite!”

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May Queer & Now Choice

Queer & Now book club meets monthly upstairs for a book chat and meet up. May’s choice is Idlewild. RSVP by messaging @queerandnowsocialclub on Instagram.

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Play As It Lays

Join us for our Classics Book Club, Saturday May 18 at 2pm. We’ll be discussing Joan Didion’s “Play It As It Lays” upstairs in the speakeasy. Please RSVP below to hold a seat.

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The Paris Novel book club

Join us for a trip to Paris. A cold glass of wine. A dinner of oysters. Maybe a croissant. A cafe au lait. Well, perhaps just the latter two. And a book club chat about the brilliant Ruth Reichl’s newest novel “The Paris Novel”. A delicious trip through time and cuisine. Discussion June 1, 3pm upstairs in the Speakeasy. Please RSVP to hold a seat.

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Watercolor Coloring!

Join us this Thursday, May 2 at 9:30am, for a watercolor adult coloring book session with local artist David Hutchinson of chromaTHINK. $35 includes his gorgeous artist grade coloring book to take home and shared paint/marker materials for use during the session. Please register below to attend.

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Indie Bookstore Day

Nationwide folks will be celebrating Indie Bookstore Day next Saturday, April 27th. Here at the Reading Room we will be creating “black-out poetry” upstairs between 10am and 2pm.

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For the fans! New Emily Henry

New Emily Henry “Funny Story” releasing Tuesday, April 23, order your copy now! Fill out the form below to hold your copy. “A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.”

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Pre-order now: The Apology (paperback)

Jimin Han’s lovely novel “The Apology” releases May 7th in paperback, just in time for an author talk at the Bedford Library. Order ahead with us and receive a gift with purchase while supplies last. We all love the book swag and Jimin always has the best goodies. Pre-order here.

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Quiet Your Inner Saboteur

Join Laurie Cancellieri, CPQC Coach, for a free, interactive and impactful talk on how to recognize and quiet your own Saboteurs.

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Katonah Art Walk

Join us for the first Katonah Art Walk of the season this Saturday, April 20, 3-7pm. We will be hosting artist Antonio Ferrera in the Speakeasy upstairs. “Antonio Ferrera is a painter sculptor movie maker and a writing habit. Ranked #10001 in table tennis and a Peabody Award Recipient for his film The Gates made with long time collaborator Albert Maysles about Christo and Jeanne Claude’s journey and realization of The Gates Projects for Central Park.”

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