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December Events:
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12/3 - Full Circle
12/7-12/10 - At Home at the Zoo, at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts (Offsite: Phoenix Theater Group)
12/14 - Knit Night (Crocheters, too!)
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The Perfect Gift for...
...anyone who ever wanted to run away and join the circus. The Night Circus, by Erin Morganstern, is a lush journey through a carnival of acts that would do Cirque du Soleil proud, that only open at night, and that are completely in black and white.
...the health-minded woman in your life.
 The Woman's Handbook of Healing Herbs, by Deb Soule, is an accessible but in-depth volume that speaks to both the mind and the heart. Yoga for Women, by Karin Bjorkegren, is filled with beautiful - unairbrushed - photography and clear descriptions of poses. ...your favorite outdoor enthusiasts.
 Vermont Wild: Volume 2, by Megan Price, is the sequel to last year's runaway bestseller Vermont Wild: Volume 1....the local lit fan on your list.
 Tag Man, by Archer Mayor, is the latest in the Joe Gunther Mysteries series....a mindful magazine reader.
 Tathaastu contains articles about yoga, pranayama, ayurveda, global wellness trends, meditation, and applied spirituality. Tricycle is an independent Buddhist review. Both of these magazines are beautifully laid out and contain gorgeous photography. ...Santa's favorite sports fan.
 The Best American Sports Writing 2011, ed. by Jane Leavy, brings together the finest writing in sports to appear in the past year. |
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at the Essex
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Dear Friends, This time of the year truly is cheering, even if it sometimes feels overwhelming. Maybe that's because ( as studies have shown) spending money on others promotes our own happiness. Or maybe it's that this is the time of year when we gather together with our friends and families, relying on that sense of community to get us through the shortest days of the year. So far as the overwhelming parts of this season, we'd like to help: Here at Phoenix, we have something for everyone, and we love helping you find just the right gift for even the most challenging people on your list. You'll find lots of possibilities below, and we're always happy to make suggestions in person. When you choose to shop at Phoenix, you're not just supporting a local bookstore: You're also supporting local authors, artists, artisans, bakeries, booksellers, photographers, and publishers. You're supporting your community - and that is the biggest gift you could give to us. Thank you. Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Beth, Colleen, Deb, Heather, Katie, Kristen,
Rachel M., Rachel O., Rick, and Tod
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 YOU'RE INVITED...
Full Circle
Saturday, December 3rd from 3:00-7:00pm 
Enjoy live music while you shop, or while you relax in our cafe! Full Circle is a group of five women who play a mixture of medieval, Renaissance, Celtic, folk, and holiday music. They have three recordings which will be offered for sale at the store before and after the concert.
Phoenix Theater Group's At Home at the Zoo (Offsite) December 7th-10th at 7:30pm
The Phoenix Theater Group will present Edward Albee's play, At Home At The Zoo, from December 7th to December 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts at 294 N. Winooski Ave. in Burlington. Tickets are $15.00 at the door. Senior and Student tickets are $10.00. Open Seating. Phoenix Books owner Mike DeSanto is the producer and artistic director of the PTG. The play features Adam Cunningham as Jerry and Vivian Jordan as Anne with Mike playing the role of Peter.
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GIFTS FOR YOUNG READERS
New Takes on Jolly Old Saint Nick
Angelina Ballerina Books, 
by Katharine Holabird
Save 25% off
select Angelina Ballerina books
during the month of December! (In-store, in-stock purchases only.)
The Night Before Christmas,
by Clement Clarke Moore
Illus. by Charles Santore
Since it was first published in 1823, "The Night Before Christmas" has enchanted children with the story of St. Nicholas climbing down the chimney and filling all the stockings before springing back to his sleigh. Now families have an edition to treasure. The charished verse, faithfully reproduced here, is accompanied by Charles Santore's lavish illustrations. (Hardcover Picture Book)
Aliens Love Panta Claus, 
by Claire Freedman
Illus. by Ben Cort
Aliens love underpants! But they also love Christmas and Santa Claus. So when Santa's sleigh is broken on Christmas Eve, it's aliens to the rescue! Parents and kids alike will adore this hilarious tale from the creators of the celebrated Aliens Love Underpants and Dinosaurs Love Underpants. (Hardcover Picture Book)
Nicholas St. North, by William Joyce
Nicholas St. North, a daredevil swordsman seeking treasure in the fiercely guarded village of Santoff Claussen finds, instead, the great wizard Ombric Shalazar and a battle against the Nightmare King and his evil Fearlings. The Nightmare King and his Fearlings are ruling the night, owning the shadows, and sending waves of fear through all of Santoff Clausen. For North, this is a battle worth fighting...and, he's not alone. There are five other Guardians out there. He only has to find them in time. (Hardcover Chapter Book)
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