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Classics Bookclub

Join Spenser Saturday, October 19th at 3pm for a discussion of Joan Didion’s “Book of Common Prayer”. Sign up ahead or pop by and join the chat.

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“Sci-Fi” Bookclub

But is it? This month we’re reading “The Handmaid’s Tale” and discussing October 12th at 2:30pm. Join us for a chat and meet up. Sign up ahead or just pop in to chat.

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Berry Shake

Come try our new special! Strawberries and blueberries mixed with a little ice cream and milk to make the tastiest fresh smoothie around.

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Mushroom madness

The sweetest mushroom bowls and towels and journals and more. Mushroom obsessed. Why are they so darn cute and friendly looking???

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Bead Kits

The cutest new beading kits are here. Come grab one for yourself and make something for you and your bests.

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Pumpkin Everything

Pumpkin milkshakes or shaken espresso or pumpkin sauce in anything you desire. Fall at its finest. Come for a taste.

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Picture book of the week

I love, love this new picture book based on the theme of Old MacDonald about a cranky neighbor who doesn’t love animals until he realizes how MUCH he loves them. So sweet and cute with great illustrations. Just a happy little read. Come grab your copy.

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Sally Rooney Fans

Wait no more. Sally Rooney’s newest book arrives this Tuesday. Email or text the store to hold your copy 914.334.8019. Can’t wait to dive in.

“Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common...

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Book Clubs!

What’s your thing? Sci-Fi? Romance? Fantasy? The Classics? Good old fiction? Books with LGBTQ+ characters? We’ve got a little something for everyone. Check it out. Email to let us know you’re coming or just pop by for a discussion.

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Fall Fridays!

Join us for late night Fridays this Fall starting this Friday. Come for a milkshake or a book or a casual hang in the Speakeasy playing games. Meet up with a friend, come for an after dinner ice cream, whatever makes your weekend special. Open Friday until 9pm. ALL ages welcome. And this week also enjoy our SALE special! Too many books on your nightstand? Bring one you’ve read and trade it with us for 15% off a new book! Or browse our Speakeasy for 50% off any of our used books. Books and trades for all ages!!!

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Dangerous Play, Author Visit

Join us with author Elise Hart Kipness for a chat and signing of her new book “Dangerous Play” Monday, September 23, at 2pm. Elise Hart Kipness is a television sports reporter turned crime fiction writer.

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Coffee Hours

Always and forever our best feature, our coffee program remains the highlight of our experience. We are now able to open at 7:30am to bring you a better start to your day AND the Speakeasy is open for all of your best visits. Come alone, bring a friend, have a sit down.

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Candy Shop

Lots of super fun and retro candy treats for your afterschool and weekend stops. Bring the kiddos for a treat and visit.

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The Sing Sing Files

Releasing this Tuesday, The Sing Sing Files is an NBC Dateline producer's cinematic account of his two-decade journey navigating the broken criminal justice system to help free six innocent men

In 2002, Dan Slepian, a veteran producer for NBC's Dateline, received a tip from a Bronx homicide detective that two men were serving twenty-five years to life in prison for a 1990 murder they did not commit.

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351 Bakery Partnership

We are so excited to announce our partnership with 351 Bakery. 351 has agreed to provide baked goods for us Thursdays through Sunday. Nora will be using our classic recipes for scones and cookies and muffins to bring all of your favorites to you, plus some of her own delicious creations like donuts and linzer tarts.

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St Andrew’s Spritz

Come check out the most refreshing spritz around. Muddled fresh mint from Penny’s garden, seltzer, lemon juice, and elderflower syrup. Yum! So fresh, so good.

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Book Clubs!

Have you gotten your book club books yet? We currently have SIX book clubs with different themes coming up. Check them out, stop in and get your copy and sign up for the one (or more) that fits your mood. Classics, LGTBQ+, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, General Fiction, and Shakespeare!

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Partnership News

With our kitchen down for the count, we have partnered with Nora at 351 Bakery to bring you our scones and muffins. Nora saves the day! We have shared our secret recipes and Nora will be baking them for us Fridays through Sundays to start. We are soooo excited to have her part of the team.

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Ice Cream ALL year

As the cooler weather comes, you might get worried we will stop our ice cream, but nooooo, we are true fans. Ice cream all year here. Soft serve, milkshakes, toppings, the whole shebang. Come on over and see what you can create.

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Labor Day SALE

Starting today, until the books are gone. Kids’ books. Adult books. Some random VHS tapes and DVDs. You name it, it’s here. Records are playing, speakeasy is full of great books and coffee is on. Come browse. BYO bag - any size - fill it and pay $13 for the whole bag. Bring on the weekend.

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