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New Month, New Drinks!

The drink elves have been hard at work the past few weeks preparing the following December treats:

Days of Abandon-Mint 🍃

Espresso from @counterculturecoffee, dark chocolate from the world-famous @fruitionchocolate, peppermint, black salt, and the milk of your choice.  A perennial December favorite at RD.

The Peanutcracker 🥜 

Chamomile from @rishitea, lapsang souchong tea, peanut butter, @touseywinery honey, and your choice of milk. A lightly-smoked, lightly caffeinated tea latte with plenty of nutty goodness.

Lemon Copperhead 🍋

Espresso, Sichuan peppercorn, @treejuicemaplesyrup, and Sicilian sparkling lemonade.  Bright and refreshing, with some tingly, warming heat to ward off the cold. 

And our seasonal syrup is a yummy Apple Crisp 🍎 

As always, all drinks are made in-house with real ingredients, and vegan until you add cow milk (**there is honey in the tea latte**).

Available all month long, alongside our December staple, the Polar Expresso, made with @ronnybrookfarm Egg Nog!

#rddrinkofthemonth #drinkpuns #bookspuns #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
New Month, New Drinks! The drink elves have been hard at work the past few weeks preparing the following December treats: Days of Abandon-Mint 🍃 Espresso from @counterculturecoffee, dark chocolate from the world-famous @fruitionchocolate, peppermint, black salt, and the milk of your choice. A perennial December favorite at RD. The Peanutcracker 🥜 Chamomile from @rishitea, lapsang souchong tea, peanut butter, @touseywinery honey, and your choice of milk. A lightly-smoked, lightly caffeinated tea latte with plenty of nutty goodness. Lemon Copperhead 🍋 Espresso, Sichuan peppercorn, @treejuicemaplesyrup, and Sicilian sparkling lemonade. Bright and refreshing, with some tingly, warming heat to ward off the cold. And our seasonal syrup is a yummy Apple Crisp 🍎 As always, all drinks are made in-house with real ingredients, and vegan until you add cow milk (**there is honey in the tea latte**). Available all month long, alongside our December staple, the Polar Expresso, made with @ronnybrookfarm Egg Nog! #rddrinkofthemonth #drinkpuns #bookspuns #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
420 7 18 days ago
Over the past year, we’ve been fortunate to welcome dozens of artists to perform at the shop.  However, a drastic uptick in requests, combined with limited time to respond and just a few dates a month available for shows, means we unfortunately haven’t been able to keep up.

In the interest of efficiency—and in being better able to respond politely to folks who reach out—we’re putting a few basics out there for artists to consider before sending a request to play, and dedicating an email address for the express purpose of getting back to you!

We are not a traditional music venue.  We do not have a stage, but make some room for you in the kids book section when it’s cold, and outdoors in the parklet when it’s warm.  We provide a power source, but all sound equipment is up to you.  We book primarily Hudson Valley-based artists who have a local following, as we hope you’ll bring new folks to the shop, and find new listeners here, as well.  We do not generally book touring artists looking for a specific date.  Local musicians just pack the house better!

Our vibe at night is chill pub atmosphere, and the music that works best is acoustic, with limited/thoughtful percussion and amplification. 

We keep entry to the shop free at almost all times, and do not charge at the door for shows.  That said, we offer a consistent flat rate for all artists, plus free drinks, food, and tips.  We also suggest a donation from folks hanging out to enjoy the music.

We advertise shows on social media and in our newsletter that goes out to several thousand people, and ask musicians to advertise, as well.

If all of this sounds like you or your group, please reach out to music@roughdraftny.com, and we’ll do our absolute best to get back to you.
Over the past year, we’ve been fortunate to welcome dozens of artists to perform at the shop. However, a drastic uptick in requests, combined with limited time to respond and just a few dates a month available for shows, means we unfortunately haven’t been able to keep up. In the interest of efficiency—and in being better able to respond politely to folks who reach out—we’re putting a few basics out there for artists to consider before sending a request to play, and dedicating an email address for the express purpose of getting back to you! We are not a traditional music venue. We do not have a stage, but make some room for you in the kids book section when it’s cold, and outdoors in the parklet when it’s warm. We provide a power source, but all sound equipment is up to you. We book primarily Hudson Valley-based artists who have a local following, as we hope you’ll bring new folks to the shop, and find new listeners here, as well. We do not generally book touring artists looking for a specific date. Local musicians just pack the house better! Our vibe at night is chill pub atmosphere, and the music that works best is acoustic, with limited/thoughtful percussion and amplification. We keep entry to the shop free at almost all times, and do not charge at the door for shows. That said, we offer a consistent flat rate for all artists, plus free drinks, food, and tips. We also suggest a donation from folks hanging out to enjoy the music. We advertise shows on social media and in our newsletter that goes out to several thousand people, and ask musicians to advertise, as well. If all of this sounds like you or your group, please reach out to music@roughdraftny.com, and we’ll do our absolute best to get back to you.
355 13 a month ago
Two fantastic ways to give the gift of books to someone in need this holiday season:

First, donate a book to an incarcerated person through the @prisonbooksproject!

Rough Draft and other participating Hudson Valley bookstores buy the books and cover all of the labor and fees; you choose one of the requested books and personalize a message for the individual who requested it; we send the books and use any proceeds to buy more books and to give back to the organization.

Second, donate a kids book to the @peoplesplaceuc Project Santa book drive!

We buy a bunch of kids books and provide them at a 25% discount; you pick out the books you’d like to donate (either from our pre-selected shelf pictured here, or one of your favorites from around the shop); we collect the books and take them to People’s Place.  Any profits are used to buy and donate more books at the end of the drive.

A shoutout to bookseller @brettdiggity and the rest of our book elves for keeping these beautiful shelves stocked throughout the holiday season 📚 

#beaconprisonbooksproject #projectsanta #givingseason #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Two fantastic ways to give the gift of books to someone in need this holiday season: First, donate a book to an incarcerated person through the @prisonbooksproject! Rough Draft and other participating Hudson Valley bookstores buy the books and cover all of the labor and fees; you choose one of the requested books and personalize a message for the individual who requested it; we send the books and use any proceeds to buy more books and to give back to the organization. Second, donate a kids book to the @peoplesplaceuc Project Santa book drive! We buy a bunch of kids books and provide them at a 25% discount; you pick out the books you’d like to donate (either from our pre-selected shelf pictured here, or one of your favorites from around the shop); we collect the books and take them to People’s Place. Any profits are used to buy and donate more books at the end of the drive. A shoutout to bookseller @brettdiggity and the rest of our book elves for keeping these beautiful shelves stocked throughout the holiday season 📚 #beaconprisonbooksproject #projectsanta #givingseason #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
147 2 a month ago
Thursday Night is Trivia Night!

6:00 signups, 6:30 start.

Remember that our supply of chairs is finite.  Arrive early to assure your spot.

#trivia #pubquiz #thirdthursday #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Thursday Night is Trivia Night! 6:00 signups, 6:30 start. Remember that our supply of chairs is finite. Arrive early to assure your spot. #trivia #pubquiz #thirdthursday #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
98 0 11 hours ago
Celebrating the publication of Any Sunday in Coacalco, by @tbdubz, an unvarnished and intimate glimpse into the subculture of Mexican luchadores, the global phenomenon that’s inextricably tied with Mexican identity.

It’s not every day you have the honor of featuring a book authored by one of your former students!!!

Tyler Blint-Welsh has worked as a journalist for leading outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and the Washington Post. He’s self-taught across a range of analog formats, and his work is often a result of the relationships he’s formed—with luchadores in Mexico, global techno DJs, or pandemic-era medical workers—and reflects his deep desire to use storytelling as a means to understand the communities and subcultures that help shape our society.

Through a blend of reportage and deeply personal portraits, Tyler highlights the roughness, absurdity, and passion that define lucha libre, with a collection of images depicting raw violence, feats of athleticism, and moments of vulnerability. 

It’s a beautiful, moving debut photo book. 

Grab one while supplies last!

#pubday #photobook #luchalibre #newtitletuesday #soproud #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Celebrating the publication of Any Sunday in Coacalco, by @tbdubz, an unvarnished and intimate glimpse into the subculture of Mexican luchadores, the global phenomenon that’s inextricably tied with Mexican identity. It’s not every day you have the honor of featuring a book authored by one of your former students!!! Tyler Blint-Welsh has worked as a journalist for leading outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and the Washington Post. He’s self-taught across a range of analog formats, and his work is often a result of the relationships he’s formed—with luchadores in Mexico, global techno DJs, or pandemic-era medical workers—and reflects his deep desire to use storytelling as a means to understand the communities and subcultures that help shape our society. Through a blend of reportage and deeply personal portraits, Tyler highlights the roughness, absurdity, and passion that define lucha libre, with a collection of images depicting raw violence, feats of athleticism, and moments of vulnerability. It’s a beautiful, moving debut photo book. Grab one while supplies last! #pubday #photobook #luchalibre #newtitletuesday #soproud #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
80 3 2 days ago
When a regular surprises you by shoveling you out ❄️ 

For real. 

We have tremendous neighbors here at RD ♥️ 

Open til 8pm. 

Warm up, grab a gift or two, share a beer, debrief the day.  We gotchu.

#monday #snowday #alwaysopen #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
When a regular surprises you by shoveling you out ❄️ For real. We have tremendous neighbors here at RD ♥️ Open til 8pm. Warm up, grab a gift or two, share a beer, debrief the day. We gotchu. #monday #snowday #alwaysopen #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
1.5K 7 3 days ago
Some bright, citrusy heat to liven up these chilly days:

Lemon Copperhead 🍋

December’s featured #sproda, with @counterculturecoffee espresso, Sichuan peppercorn, @treejuicemaplesyrup, and Sicilian sparkling lemonade.

Available all month long.

Drink design by @josh_rosenmeier.

#rddrinkofthemonth #drinkpuns #bookpuns #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Some bright, citrusy heat to liven up these chilly days: Lemon Copperhead 🍋 December’s featured #sproda, with @counterculturecoffee espresso, Sichuan peppercorn, @treejuicemaplesyrup, and Sicilian sparkling lemonade. Available all month long. Drink design by @josh_rosenmeier. #rddrinkofthemonth #drinkpuns #bookpuns #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
260 5 4 days ago
Last call for special requests to GUARANTEE they’ll be here before Christmas!

It’s also our last weekend collecting kids books for the @peoplesplaceuc Project Santa 🎅 

Stop in for a gift, a break, a conversation, or a lift to your day ♥️ 🌲 ☕️ 🎁 🍻 

#ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Last call for special requests to GUARANTEE they’ll be here before Christmas! It’s also our last weekend collecting kids books for the @peoplesplaceuc Project Santa 🎅 Stop in for a gift, a break, a conversation, or a lift to your day ♥️ 🌲 ☕️ 🎁 🍻 #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
104 1 5 days ago
December’s featured latte, a yearly favorite:

Days of Abandon-Mint 🌿

Espresso from @counterculturecoffee, dark chocolate from @fruitionchocolate, peppermint, black salt, and your milk of choice.  Available iced or hot.

Yes, there are a lot of mint mochas out there this time of year, but we recommend giving ours a spin.  Dark, minty, not too sweet, a hint of salt.  Celebratory but sophisticated.

Best enjoyed alongside Fruition’s limited-release mint chocolate bars (and a book, obviously)!

Drink design by @josh_rosenmeier.

#rddrinkofthemonth #mintmocha #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #bookpuns #drinkpuns #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
December’s featured latte, a yearly favorite: Days of Abandon-Mint 🌿 Espresso from @counterculturecoffee, dark chocolate from @fruitionchocolate, peppermint, black salt, and your milk of choice. Available iced or hot. Yes, there are a lot of mint mochas out there this time of year, but we recommend giving ours a spin. Dark, minty, not too sweet, a hint of salt. Celebratory but sophisticated. Best enjoyed alongside Fruition’s limited-release mint chocolate bars (and a book, obviously)! Drink design by @josh_rosenmeier. #rddrinkofthemonth #mintmocha #booksandcoffee #coffeeandbooks #bookpuns #drinkpuns #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
156 4 6 days ago
Rep your favorite local bookstore bar!

The merch table is stacked high with gifts galore, including brand-new totes (even a recycled and washable paper bag with a beautiful @quickbrownfoxlp design!), greeting cards, T-shirts, hats, onesies, reusable tumblers, and more.

Plus, the return of the Rough Giraffe, bigger and better than ever 🦒 

Open 8-8 for cozy reads and stimulating beverages 
📚 ☕️ 🍻 

#merch #bookstorebar #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Rep your favorite local bookstore bar! The merch table is stacked high with gifts galore, including brand-new totes (even a recycled and washable paper bag with a beautiful @quickbrownfoxlp design!), greeting cards, T-shirts, hats, onesies, reusable tumblers, and more. Plus, the return of the Rough Giraffe, bigger and better than ever 🦒 Open 8-8 for cozy reads and stimulating beverages 📚 ☕️ 🍻 #merch #bookstorebar #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
62 2 7 days ago
Get those special orders in! If you’re thinking about giving books as holiday gifts (great idea, btw!), come on in and browse our shelves for inspiration. If you have SPECIFIC books in mind, we may certainly have them here in the shop — or we’re happy to order them for you. But please let us know ASAP: We recommend all orders be placed by 9 am Monday morning, Dec. 16, for best chance that they arrive before Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah. 

Your friendly neighborhood booksellers are standing by to help with recommendations and logistical questions about what’s in stock, what we can order, and how quickly we can get it here. (We’ll also be offering gift wrapping for a few hours a day starting Saturday the 21st.) 

Inquire at the register or the book desk, or email books@roughdraftny.com to place your orders. OR, order online for home delivery at bookshop.org, and support us by selecting Rough Draft as your favorite bookstore. Not sure where to start? Check out the 2024 Staff Picks Holiday Gift Guide in our highlights for some suggestions straight from our team! 

Tldr: PLEASE PLACE CHRISTMAS ORDERS BY 9 AM MONDAY, DEC. 16! Send ‘em to books@roughdraftny.com.
Get those special orders in! If you’re thinking about giving books as holiday gifts (great idea, btw!), come on in and browse our shelves for inspiration. If you have SPECIFIC books in mind, we may certainly have them here in the shop — or we’re happy to order them for you. But please let us know ASAP: We recommend all orders be placed by 9 am Monday morning, Dec. 16, for best chance that they arrive before Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah. Your friendly neighborhood booksellers are standing by to help with recommendations and logistical questions about what’s in stock, what we can order, and how quickly we can get it here. (We’ll also be offering gift wrapping for a few hours a day starting Saturday the 21st.) Inquire at the register or the book desk, or email books@roughdraftny.com to place your orders. OR, order online for home delivery at bookshop.org, and support us by selecting Rough Draft as your favorite bookstore. Not sure where to start? Check out the 2024 Staff Picks Holiday Gift Guide in our highlights for some suggestions straight from our team! Tldr: PLEASE PLACE CHRISTMAS ORDERS BY 9 AM MONDAY, DEC. 16! Send ‘em to books@roughdraftny.com.
23 0 8 days ago
Signed copies make great gifts!

We’ve got a ton in stock, including several from beloved local authors like @sarabfranklin.

In fact, we’re shipping autographed copies of Sara’s acclaimed new biography anywhere in the country—just get your order in by Friday, December 13:

roughdraftny.com/editor

Then pop into the shop and see what other autographed goodies we’ve got for you 📚 

#localauthor #autographedcopies #gifts #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
Signed copies make great gifts! We’ve got a ton in stock, including several from beloved local authors like @sarabfranklin. In fact, we’re shipping autographed copies of Sara’s acclaimed new biography anywhere in the country—just get your order in by Friday, December 13: roughdraftny.com/editor Then pop into the shop and see what other autographed goodies we’ve got for you 📚 #localauthor #autographedcopies #gifts #ReadSipRepeat #kingstonny
29 1 9 days ago