The Common Good

06/16/2026

Happy First Contact Day to Voyagers 🛸

An incident in the Palm Springs desert. Perhaps extraterrestrial, perhaps something else. Voyagers is a story how, for better and for worse, this moment in Alex and Ana’s youth came to define them, shaping their families, relationships, and paths to adulthood. An absorbing tale about the long shadows of childhood, and the weight of the stories we tell ourselves about it. On friendship, aliens, and the end of the world, Meg Charlton’s debut is a great add to your summer TBR.

🎉📍And save the date and join us on August 8 when Meg Charlton visits The Common Good to sign books and talk all things Voyagers ✨📘

06/11/2026

Come for the cocktails, stay for the books.
Or vice versa. Either way, we think both are pretty good 😊

06/05/2026

Love the company we keep 🫶 So many great stores on this list 🙌

Independent regional bookstores are not just retail outlets. They serve as bars, cafes, and communal areas. The Hudson Valley offers 12 interesting local bookstores with their own quirks.

06/05/2026

🍻 BRAIDS & BREWS 🎀

Calling all girl dads! Ever wanted to feel more confident doing your daughter’s hair but weren’t sure where to start? Braids & Brews is a fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly class designed to teach dads the basics of hair care and styling while enjoying a beer and some good company.

In this interactive workshop with the fabulous you’ll learn:

• Proper nighttime hair care and maintenance
• How to detangle hair safely and comfortably
• Simple ponytails and everyday styles
• Basic braiding techniques you can practice at home
• Tips for keeping hair healthy, neat, and manageable between styles

Father’s Day is coming up, and this might just be the gift he didn’t know he needed 😉

Spots are limited. Register today! Ticket link in bio.

06/04/2026

Summer at The Common Good, Part I ☀️

Live music. Poetry. Community Events. Bookclubs. A Braids-and-Brews afternoon for girl dads and MORE. And it’s only June 😊🌻

See you at the shop.

05/29/2026

Welcome folks! 🍽️📚 This week we’ll be serving new fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, and kids books we recommend without any hesitation.

Chef Matthew is delighted to present — fresh this week in paperback — “I See You’ve Called in Dead,” one of his favorite reads from last summer. A hilarious and moving tale about a Brooklyn obituary writer who accidentally publishes his own obituary in the middle of a midlife crisis. It’s a story about reckoning with the past, the possibility of change, and the enormous value of our encounters with one another. Also, an excellent summer read!☀️

🧾✨ Stop in and let us serve you something good 😊

05/14/2026

Say hello to the most inquisitive, polite, well-read, princess-loving, Cat in the Hat-reading, dragon-obsessed kiddos from Ellenville Elementary School. What an absolute delight it was hosting them on their class trip to our bookshop ✨📚

A huge thank you to Ms. Budd and Mrs. Hanington for bringing their wonderful students by. The kids asked such thoughtful questions and were treated to a reading by the incomparable Mrs. T — Ms. Budd’s own elementary school teacher, which made the visit feel extra special.

And the cherry on top? An absolutely epic dance party (Golden and Ordinary if you must know) 💃📚

05/05/2026

The outdoor tables and chairs are out, our flowers are blooming, and we’ve got a bunch of new beers in the fridge for you — it’s starting to feel like summer just might actually be on its way! ☀️🌻

And with it, another month full of community, art, and bookish events. We look forward to seeing you!