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Sat. Story Time
Saturdays at 11am Phoenix Books Burlington
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Tree of Knowledge Summer Reading Program
All summer long at
both Phoenix Books locations!
Children of all ages are invited to help our tree "grow" by reading books and gaining new knowledge. Read more.
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All summer long at
both Phoenix Books locations!
Kids entering 4th-8th grade in the fall are invited to play Bookstore Bingo. Read to achieve "BINGO" and win great prizes! Read more.
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Helen C. Hipp:
A Different Kind of Safari
Monday, August 5th,
at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
What do your children and students need to feel happy about being different? Educators, parents, and home school providers are invited to join Helen Hipp, author of A Different Kind of Safari, for an open discussion of this question. Find out what you can learn from Rosie the pink hippo, and how you can share those lessons with the children in your life.
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Douglas Skopp:Shadows
Walking
Wednesday, August 7th at 7:00pm at
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join us in welcoming Douglas R. Skopp to Burlington for a reading and discussion of his novel Shadows Walking, the story of a doctor in Nazi Germany who attempts to fathom the unfathomable.
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Sidewalk Sale!
August 7th-9th at
Phoenix Books Burlington
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Robert J. Resnick:
Legendary Locals of Burlington
Monday, August 12th
at 7:00pm at
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join us in welcoming longtime Burlington resident and reference librarian Robert J. Resnik!
He has collected a wealth of photographs from local archives and personal collections showcasing the remarkable variety of entrepreneurs, artists, businesses, and individual characters that have contributed to making Burlington such an interesting place.
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Saturday Story Time with Llama!
Saturday, August 17th at 11:00am at Phoenix Books Burlington Join us for this very special Saturday Story Time! We'll read Llama Llama and the Bully Goat and have a special visit from Llama Llama himself!
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Tuesday, August 20th from 6-8pm at Phoenix Books Essex
We are thrilled that the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 8 Mobile will be at our store!
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Peggy Shinn:
Deluge 
Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm at
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join us on the second anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene for a special event with Peggy Shinn, author of Deluge: Tropical Storm Irene, Vermont's Flash Floods, and How One Small State Saved Itself.
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August is
Llama, Llama
Month!
20% Off* Select
Llama, Llama
Picture Books!
*Discount only applies at Phoenix's "brick-and-mortar" locations
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Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for helping us make July such a bang-up month here at Phoenix, with some pretty extraordinary events for young and old. Now that we're into the lazy days of late summer, we invite you to make this convivial time stretch on as long as possible: For our young readers, we're hosting two summer reading programs, Tree of Knowledge and Bookstore Bingo. Adults, we hope you'll join us for our August events - including our celebration of the Legendary Locals of Burlington on August 12th, when Robert Resnik will visit our Burlington location. And all ages are invited to come on by to find your next great read. After all, there's nothing like a good story to make time stand still. Read on for more info on events, new and notable titles, and more.
See you among the shelves!
Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Beth, Billy, Bob, Christy, Colleen, Dan, Donna, Evelyn, Heather, Kari, Kathy, Kelly, Kit, Kristen, Nick, Phil, Rachel F., Rachel O., Sean, Tod, and Wendy
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PHOENIX PROFILES: COLLEEN 
For this month's installment of "Phoenix Profiles," we're featuring Phoenix Books Essex's Floor Manager, Colleen.
Colleen started a career in bookselling in 1986, spending time on both the East and West coasts opening a number of chain stores and acting as a consultant for store openings and bookstore moves. "I love setting up new stores and designing floor plans of bookstore sections," she says. Colleen prefers to work at an independent bookstore and maintain a strong connection to the community. She helped Mike and Renee transition into bookstore ownership in their first bookstore venture. In fact, she has worked with Mike and Renee in some capacity for nearly 18 years! Currently she is the floor manager at Phoenix Books Essex and also does gift buying for both of our stores. Some of Colleen's favorite genres include children's books, memoirs, nature, and animals. In her free time you can find her reading, spending time outside, taking pictures, and creating jewelry or crafts. She lives in Underhill with her daughter, two cats, a guinea pig, and a puppy.
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EXCITING NEWS: THE KOBO AURA
Now your eInk reading experience can happen in HD!
The first of its kind, the Kobo Aura HD is all that you've come to love about eInk but crisper and easier on the eyes than ever before. Says Wired magazine: "The Aura HD has the best screen on the e-reader market today. The display - a 6.8-inch, 1440 x 1080 screen with a density of 265 ppi - knocks the Kindle Paperwhite off its throne as e-ink emperor." Come check out the latest in eReading devices today at either of our stores. Retail price: $169.99
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FICTION
The Beautiful Mystery, by Louise Penny
No outsiders are ever admitted to the monastery of Saint-Gilbert-Entre-les-Loups, where two dozen cloistered monks live in peace and prayer. Ironically, for a community that has taken a vow of silence, the monks have become world-famous for their glorious voices, a sound so profound it is known as "the beautiful mystery." But when the renowned choir director is murdered, the lock on the monastery's massive wooden door is drawn back to admit Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and Jean-Guy Beauvoir of the Sûreté du Québec. (Paperback, Mystery)
The Light in the Ruins, by Chris Bohjalian
Autographed copies while supplies last!
1943: Tucked away in the idyllic hills south of Florence, the Rosatis, an Italian family of noble lineage, believe that the walls of their ancient villa will keep them safe from the war raging across Europe. But when two soldiers, a German and an Italian, arrive at the villa asking to see an ancient Etruscan burial site, the Rosatis' bucolic tranquility is shattered.
1955: Serafina Bettini, an investigator with the Florence police department, has her own demons. When she is assigned to a gruesome new case--a serial killer targeting the Rosatis, murdering the remnants of the family one-by-one in cold blood--Serafina finds herself digging into a past that involves both the victims and her own tragic history. (Hardcover, Fiction)
The Curiosity, by Stephen Kiernan
Autographed copies while supplies last!
Dr. Kate Philo and her scientific exploration team make a breathtaking discovery in the Arctic: the body of a man buried deep in the ice. Remarkably, the frozen man is brought back to the lab and successfully reanimated. As the man begins to regain his memories, the team learns that he was--is--a judge, Jeremiah Rice, and the last thing he remembers is falling overboard into the Arctic Ocean in 1906. Thrown together by circumstances beyond their control, Kate and Jeremiah grow closer. But the clock is ticking and Jeremiah's new life is slipping away...and all too soon, Kate must decide how far she is willing to go to protect the man she has come to love. (Hardcover, Fiction)
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YOUNG ADULT PICKS
No Easy Way Out, by Dayna Lorentz
 It's Day 7 in the quarantined mall. The riot is over and the senator trapped inside is determined to end the chaos. Even with new rules, assigned jobs, and heightened security, she still needs to get the teen population under control. But the teens may not be the biggest threat. Someone close to the senator is working behind her back, retaliating violently against the teens, and putting the entire mall in even more danger. The sequel to No Safety in Numbers is a pounding, relentless, rush that will break your heart and keep you guessing until the end. (Paperback, Ages 12+)
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BEGINNING & MIDDLE READERS
 The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail, by Richard Peck The smallest mouse in the Royal Mews is such a mystery that he hasn't even got a name. And who were his parents? His Aunt Marigold sews him a uniform and sends him off to be educated at the Mouse Academy, but he doesn't make a success of school. Soon he is running for his life, looking high and low throughout the grand precincts of Buckingham Palace to find out who he is and who he might become. The follow-up to the acclaimed Secrets at Sea is an irresistibly captivating, clever yarn. Master storyteller Richard Peck is at his very best and brings us one of his most memorable and lovable heroes. (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
 The Strangers, by Jacqueline West
When Olive Dunwoody takes her friends trick-or-treating Halloween night, they're in for a surprise--and being followed by a mysterious creature isn't the worst of it. Strangers have come to Linden Street, you see, and though they claim to be Olive's allies, they seem awfully interested in her house and its portals to Elsewhere. Then, in a heartbeat, something very dear to Olive is taken. To what lengths will she go to get it back? Can Olive trust the strangers? Or will she put her faith in her own worst enemies to save the people and home she loves? Roald Dahl Meets Neil Gaiman in the award-winning bestselling, hair raising series The Books of Elswhere. (Hardcover, Ages 10+.)
After Iris, by Natasha Farrant  Staff Pick!
Blue Gadsby's twin sister, Iris, died three years ago and her family has never been the same. Her histrionic older sister, Flora, changes her hair color daily; her younger siblings, Jasmine and Twig, are completely obsessed with their pet rats; and both of her parents spend weeks away from home-and each other. Enter Zoran the Bosnian male au pair and Joss the troublemaking boy next door, and life for the Gadsby family takes a turn for the even more chaotic. Blue poignantly captures her family's trial and trbulations from fragmented to fully dysfunctional to ultimately reunited, in a sequence of film transcripts and diary entries that will make you cry, laugh, and give thanks for the gift of families.(Hardcover, Ages 10+.)
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, by
Kathi Appelt
Raccoon brothers Bingo and J'miah are the newest recruits of the Official Sugar Man Swamp Scouts. The opportunity to serve the Sugar Man--the massive creature who delights in delicious sugar cane and magnanimously rules over the swamp--is an honor, and also a big responsibility, since the rest of the swamp critters rely heavily on the intel of these hardworking Scouts. Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn is not a member of any such organization. But he loves the swamp something fierce, and he'll do anything to help protect it. Newbery Honoree and National Book Award finalist Kathi Appelt presents a story of care and conservation, funny as all get out and ripe for reading aloud.(Hardcover, Ages 8-12)
SYLO, by D.J. MacHale 
Fourteen-year-old Tucker Pierce loves the laid-back life on Pemberwick Island, just off the coast of southern Maine. Summer means days in the ocean air working on a lobster boat with his best friend, Quinn. And now that school's started, he's joined the football team. Suddenly, peaceful Pemberwick is blown to shreds by the helicopter invasion of a secret branch of the U.S. military--called SYLO. SYLO insists that Pemberwick residents are suffering from a deadly virus and that they must be kept quarantined. But Tucker, Quinn, and fisherman's daughter Tori grow suspicious of SYLO's story. They're about to be plunged into a death-defying adventure that will take them across the U.S. and will change their lives--and the world--forever. (Hardcover, Ages 10+)
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish,  by Mo O'Hara
In Mo O'Hara's hilarious debut novel (first in an illustrated chapter book series!), a budding evil scientist's experiment goes horribly right - turning the family's new goldfish Frankie into a Big Fat Zombie Goldfish! When Tom's Evil Scientist big brother dunks his goldfish, Frankie, into radioactive gunk, there's only one thing Tom can do - zap the fish with a battery and bring him back to life! But there's something weird about the new Frankie. He's now a Big Fat Zombie Goldfish with hypnotic powers, and he wants revenge. Tom has a difficult choice to make - should he save his evil brother, or his new fishy friend? (Hardcover, Ages 7-10)
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| RAISING PASSIONATE READERS
The Apple Orchard Riddle, by Margaret McNamara
Mr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? are back in this picture book about a school trip to an apple orchard! In this playful, humorous, and child-friendly classroom story, the students learn a lot about apples and apple orchards-including how apples are harvested, how cider is made, and what the different varieties of apples are-while trying to solve a riddle. The book also celebrates how some children learn differently than others. (Picture Book, Ages 4-8.)
Bully, by Laura Vaccaro Seeger 
What will it take for a little bull to realize he's being a big bully? Bully doesn't have a kind word for any of his friends. When the other animals ask him to play, he responds in the way he's been taught: Chicken! Slow poke! You stink! Laura Vaccaro Seeger's bold, graphic artwork, along with her spare but powerful words, make for a tender, hilarious, and thoughtful tale. (Picture Book, Ages 3-7)
I am the World, by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
 The children of our world come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Celebrate the vibrancy, the fibers, and the ingredients that define the unique nature of cultural heritages across the globe and the universal truths that unite each and every one of us in this rich, elegant verse paired with striking, diverse images from award-winning poet and photographer, Charles. R. Smith, Jr.
(Picture Book, Ages 4-8)
The Case of the Missing Donut, by Alison McGhee
The sheriff and his deputy dog have been charged with a mission: To bring a dozen donuts safely home. All seems to be going well until the young sheriff peaks inside the box to check on the tasty treats. They are practically calling his name, and in the blink of an eye (and with just a few nibbles), a donut disappears! Wherever could that missing donut be? As the sheriff walks on, it's as though everyone in town somehow knows the truth. Luckily, this is one case the sheriff and his deputy are sure to bring to a sweet close. (Picture Book, Ages 3-6)
Caterina and the Perfect Party, by Erin Eitter Kono
Caterina is planning the best party ever for all of her friends. She is so careful and organized that she prepares everything down to the finest detail from creating beautiful invitations to making tasty food and setting up amazing decorations. But suddenly, a terrible storm throws a hitch into all of Caterina's perfect party plans. Will Caterina's fun sink in all of the rain and mud, or will she learn that the unexpected can sometimes be a good thing? (Picture Book, Ages 3-5.)  A Year with Marmalade, by Alison Reynolds
Ella and Maddy are best friends. But one day Maddy says she is moving away, and she asks Ella to look after her cat, Marmalade. Both Ella and Marmalade cry when Maddy leaves. Ella tries to do fun things, like pick apples, stomp through puddles, and ice skate on the pond. But somehow nothing is fun without her friend Maddy. Then one morning Ella finds Marmalade curled up by her feet, and as they spend more and more time together, a unique friendship begins to grow. Set against a beautiful backdrop of the turning seasons, this story of transition reminds us that change, while constant, is not always a bad thing. (Picture Book, Ages 4-6.)
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Thank you for choosing local and indie!
Phoenix Books Essex at the Essex Shoppes & Cinema
21 Essex Way #407, Essex, VT 05452 | 802.872.7111
Phoenix Books Essex Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
Phoenix Books Burlington in Downtown Burlington
191 Bank Street, Burlington, VT 05401 | 802.448.3350
Phoenix Books Burlington Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
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