Day before yesterday I made reservations to fly back to the family in New York for Christmas. That…read moreit's the time of year when people across the coast must begin planning for the winter fellowship is incredible because it seems as if I was just home for Christmas like five minutes ago but that's the way it is and I'll dwell on it not for a moment more. But the planning did get me to thinking of the places I've visited in Oneonta (Stone-eonta whilst I was in college moons ago down the road), places I've enjoyed, places I intend to darken four months hence. And ... The Green Toad is one such place. It is so cozy, with supple seating surfaces and the coffee and sammich place next door. Staff spotlights the good reads with an objective sense of humor it feels. The bookshelves appear to lean strongly neither right nor left. As with other independent booksellers, they don't have the breadth of offerings that you'll find on your computer, but if you call ahead they'll order what you desire and have it waiting to proffer for a fair price and with a smile. Amazon can take care of the former. I've yet to receive a box with a smile inside. Here's a tip for you. Call the Toad and ask them to order up Daniel Ellsberg's book entitled Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers. Fascinating read on the people who risked everything to make public secrets that once illuminated are said to have weighed heavily in our decision to end the futile destructive engagement in Southeast Asia. For me, Ellsberg's narcissism is outweighed by the lives it saved. If the former motivated the latter, so be it. The story needed to be told. Ellsberg didn't spend the rest of his life behind bars because the law of the land at the time he committed his act of conscience didn't require it. That little oversight has been seen to, as will be attested by Bradley Manning as he serves the 35 year sentence handed down today. All hail to the corporate whistleblower, all hail the neighborhood snitch. But you best not pull the covers off the murder of civilians overseas or what's gone down at Gitmo, you best not hint that Brother is reading your email and photographing your license plates lest you like the idea of living the rest of your days in the pen or in a room at the Moscow airport. There are nuances and details to be sure, facts we'll never learn but if we did perhaps these facts might change our minds. I'm open to that. One thing I can tell you with certainty, as far as the facts that are published are concerned, if it be Christmastime, I'll be picking them up here at the Green Toad.

Cute bookstore on main st. that shares an opening with another nice cafe. This bookstore has an…read morearray of well organized books and sections and a lot of miscellaneous tchotchkes. While you should be mindful and squeezing in and out of the isles to avoid knocking into people or items, this is a fun local bookstore that too many cities lack these days. I think they did a nice job.

We loved this bookstore! The woman who owns it is very knowledgeable about books and even knows…read moresome of the authors. We found a little something for everyone. I got a home brew book. Kids got their own books and a yoga poster. My wife found a few books too. I also noticed some neat science fiction but made myself stick with just one purchase. You can get out of hand!

Awesome bookstore! Came here when visiting the area with the family, the owner was amazing, helped…read moreus find what we were looking for and offered some incredible recommendations. Can't recommend enough!

This place has so many cheap books I love the vibe. They have such a wide selection and it's so cozyread more

sweet ladies running it who were delighted to find us the books we were looking for. a large…read moreselection and good finds! too bad the town it's in is really not great otherwise i would go more often :(

The Pistachio Nut has a pleasant & mild flavor, comes from a small tree, keeps well on account of…read morehaving a kernel that's encased in a thin protective film (a "pellicles"), it's been cultivated since for thousands of years, it was originally brought back to Rome by Lucius Vitellius. All of these facts are according to Nuts: Their Production & Everyday Uses by F.N. Howes (Faber & Faber, 1948). This is one of the many books that grace the shelves at Wm. H. Adams Antiquarian Books. This lovely bookstore is stocked full with amazing rare and treasured books, lovingly curated by Diane & Bill, a husband and wife team. Bill was a physician. After he retired, he decided to try to bind medical journal articles together and took an immediate intereste in the craft of book-binding. After created medical books, he practiced his newfound art on Shakespeare. Bill & Diane are friendly, kind, and clearly love their books, bringing many of them back from the UK when they visit. There is a lot to check out here and several other bookstores in the small town of Hobart. Wm. H. Adams Antiquarian Books has everything from law to medicine to history and much much more. My favorite was their large selection of historical cookbooks. Be sure to stop by for a visit.

Obsessed with this bookstore. The owners are very knowledgeable and willing to help you find what…read moreyou're looking for - I think it's the first time I've been in a bookstore where the owners were as excited about my finds as I was. I found some great books of poetry from the 1800's and one from the 1700's and their prices were very reasonable.

This is a cute, cozy book store with a mix of new and used books. The owner was very nice and…read morehelpful.

Great bookshop in Roscoe. Perfect mix of new and used. Staff were super helpful and friendly.read more

We really enjoyed this place. Lots of local products. Got the most adorable knitted chicken…read moreornaments. Have a great selection of cookbooks and NY history books. Kate was so gracious and welcoming. We found several books here.

Visited as part of our book trip to Hobart and the surrounding area. The selection in this store…read morewas really fun, including some book merch - fun tote bags, etc. Worth the trip for sure.

I was in a hurry and called the store owner. He was efficient and had my order wrapped up quickly…read more The carefully wrapped vintage book delivered as promised and in excellent condition. I was impressed!

Such a LOVELY bookstore filled with used and rare books. Super nice owners! It's an adorable shop…read morewith free wifi and coffee. They also have some nice artwork for sale. Check hours before you go, I think they're generally open 1-6. Very worth making a visit!!

Adorable bookstore on Main St! We were in town for camping and enjoyed strolling through here while…read morechecking out the town on a rainy day. There are 2 floors and a lot of books to look through!

Small bookshop, decent prices…read more You may find something here you won't find anywhere else; some obscure items.