Literary Site Type: Reading Venue

Oblong Books & Music began as Oblong Books & Records in Millerton, New York, in October 1975. In 2001, this second location was opened in Rhinebeck. The largest independent book and music store in the Hudson Valley, the shop hosts author events and readings frequently.

The Catskill Art Space is a nonprofit multi-arts organization cultivating public interest, participation, and enjoyment of the arts. They program their venue with events including readings by regional writers, panel discussions, and multimedia presentations in all styles and genres. Works of fiction, poetry, memoir, creative and investigative nonfiction, and history are just some of the forms presented here in the past, often paired with performances, films, and exhibitions at CAS to investigate comparative meaning.

Pure Artistry is a family owned business that is operated by mother/daughter duo, Janice and Monique Dennis. They are dedicated to providing a platform for local artist, serving their community, and bringing a variety of artistic events to the area. They host a variety of artistic events from visual art exhibits and theatre to spoken word and indie film events.

Each year, the Creative Writing MFA Program located in the University of Colorado Boulder’s Department of English hosts the Creative Writing Reading Series to bring innovative writers to the university for a free, on-campus reading. Past readers include National Book Award winner Terrance Hayes, Susan Steinberg, CAConrad, Ronaldo Wilson, Brian Evenson, Lynne Tillman, Claudia Rankine, M. NourbeSe Philip, and Pulitzer Prize winner Rae Armantrout.