Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Split Rock Books

Last month we took a long weekend getaway to the Hudson Valley.  One day we stopped for lunch in the small town of Cold Spring.  Right across from the pizza parlor was an indie bookstore, so of course I had to stop in!  Split Rock Books was founded in 2018 by a married couple (who have since welcomed two little booksellers!).  According to their website, "Split Rock carries a curated selection of new books with a focus on literary fiction and non-fiction, small presses, local interest and children's books. We're also able to order most books by request.  We host a variety of children's and family programming, book clubs, readings, signings and discussions."

A man on a bench out front noticed I was taking pictures of the store and jokingly asked if I always do that with bookstores - I said yes!  It kicked off a pleasant conversation about indie bookstores in New York, and he gave me some good recommendations for others to visit!

I love all the bright colors on the storefront and in the windows - it's so cheerful and welcoming!  Inside, the space isn't large but has everything you need for a wonderful bookstore.  Tall shelves, tables of new releases, cool lighting - it was all great!

This is just one small part of the children's section.  There were so many books I wanted to get for Henry, but I stuck to just one, a book about how apples grow.  We've already read it a couple times!

If you ever find yourself near Cold Spring in the Hudson Valley of New York, definitely take some time to visit Split Rock Books!