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 Thursdays at 8pm on RETN Channel 16
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Sat. Story Time
Saturdays at 11am
Phoenix Books Burlington
(There will be no Saturday Story Times between Thanksgiving and New Year's.)
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Treasure Hunters
Party!
Saturday, 11/2 at 4pm Phoenix Books Essex
Feast on food fit for adventurers, enjoy epic activities, and take home some pirate treasure of your own. Read more.
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Sydney Lea 
Wednesday, 11/6 at 5:30pm at NEFCU, 141 Harvest Lane, Williston
Join us at this event with Sydney Lea, part of NEFCU's Distinguished Vermont Writers Series, at NEFCU. For more information, call NEFCU at 800-400-8790. Read more.
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Sarah Gilman:
Deep in Crimson
Thursday, 11/7 at 7pm Phoenix Books Burlington
Adult fans of E L James and Stephanie Meyer won't want to miss this event with Vermont's own paranormal romance author Sarah Gilman!
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Megan Price & Parker Tripp:
Maine Wild
Sunday, 11/10 from 11am-1pm
Phoenix Books Essex
Parker Tripp, retired chief warden for the state of Maine, whose hair raising and hilarious stories fill the new MAINE WILD, Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens, Volume One, will visit Phoenix Books, along with Author Megan Price - just in time for hunting camp and holiday gift giving.
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Paul Gillies:
Uncommon Law
Tuesday, 11/12 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Paul Gillies to explore Uncommon Law, Ancient Roads, and Other Ruminations on Vermont Legal History. Former Governor James Douglas says, "Everyone interested in how we evolved into such a special place needs to read this book." Read more.
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Abigail Carroll:
Three Squares
Thursday, 11/14 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Our daily eating rituals seem so innate to us that most of us couldn't explain why we drink orange juice in the morning, eat sandwiches for lunch, and enjoy a large hot family meal in the evening. It has just always been that way. Or has it? Discover the history of the American meal with Abigail Carroll.
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Helen C. Hipp:
A Different Kind of Safari 
Saturday, 11/16 at 2pm Phoenix Books Essex
Children and their families are invited to go on A Different Kind of Safari with Helen Hipp at this special story time.
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Dr. Arnie Kozak:
The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge  Tuesday, 11/19 at 7pm Phoenix Books Burlington
Did you know that more than half the population is made up of introverts? Join Arnie Kozak, PhD for a discussion of how to maximize the advantages of being an introvert.
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Madeleine M. Kunin:
We Do!  Wednesday, 11/20 at 7pm Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Madeleine M. Kunin, Ellen Andersen, Mary Burke, and Susan M. Murray for a discussion of the encouraging story of American acceptance of gay marriage and the roles that politicians-gay and straight-have played in that history.
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Sarah Mittlefehldt: Tangled Roots - The Appalachian Trail and American Environmental Politics. 
Thursday, 11/21 at 7pm Phoenix Books BurlingtonPlus, a free music performance!
Join Sarah Mittlefehldt to explore the rich history of the Appalachian Trail - and to hear some anecdotes from her 3,000-mile-long honeymoon hike of the trail!
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A Dangerous Night
of Writing!
Friday, 11/22, 6-8pm
Phoenix Books Essex
Calling all young writers! Join us at the Cafe at Phoenix for a two-hour write-a-thon.
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Tracey Campbell Pearson:
Elephant's Story
Phoenix Books Burlington
Please join us for a very special story time! We'll have fun activities and read Tracey's newest book, Elephant's Story.
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IndiesFirst: VT Authors Working for Phoenix Books
Saturday and Sunday, 11/30 and 12/1
Full schedule TBA.
Who better to help you find your next great read - or a perfect gift - than your favorite local authors? Come on in to chat with Vermont authors who have volunteered to become booksellers at Phoenix Books!
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November is
Winnie the Pooh
Month!
20% Off* Select
Winnie the Pooh
Picture Books!
*Discount only applies at Phoenix's "brick-and-mortar" locations
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release of Elephant's Story, by Tracey Campbell Pearson.
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Dear Friends,
Thank you. This is the season of thanksgiving, and so we want to say that up front. We realize you have other choices, and we want you to know how grateful we are every time you choose to come in to Phoenix Books Burlington or Essex and let us help you find your next great read (or the perfect gift, or a Christmas card that's just right...) We know you're not just choosing to shop at Phoenix - you're also choosing real, live people over algorithms and choosing your community over your computer screen. So, thank you - for everything you do to make our community such a rich, vibrant place to be.In this issue, you'll find new titles for all ages - as well as our November events schedule: We have events relating to everything from environmental politics to civil rights to paranormal romance. For our younger readers - and writers! - we'll be hosting a Treasure Hunters Party, a write-a-thon, and more. See you among the shelves! Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Beth, Bob, Christy, Colleen, Dan, Donna, Emily, Evelyn, Heather, Kari, Kathy, Kelly, Kit, Kristen, Nick, Phil, Rachel F., Rachel O., Sean, Tod, and Wendy
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 PHOENIX PROFILES: ADAM
For this month's installment of "Phoenix Profiles," we're featuring Phoenix Books' Essex's Bookseller Adam.
Perhaps it all started when his parents took him at the ripe young age of three to the library. Adam could be found curled up on the floor with Tintin's latest adventure. Not much has changed since then. Adam has studied literature for more than twelve years, both at home and abroad, specializing in medieval literature and the work of Chaucer. When not reading works from his favorite authors David Sedaris, David Levithan and Dave Eggers (all named David, oddly enough), Adam enjoys poetry, political nonfiction and travel writing. When Adam cannot be found near a book, he may be teaching a lesson at Champlain Valley Union High School or perfecting his forehand on the Ultimate Frisbee field. Adam lives in Essex Junction with his partner, Jen, and their Hobbit-inspired feline companion, Pippin.
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FICTION
Three Can Keep a Secret, by Archer MayorVermont Author! Autographed copies available!"Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead." -Ben Franklin The New York Times bestselling Joe Gunther series returns with a complex case involving two corpses, one escaped mental patient, and a long-held secret that binds them together.
(Hardcover, Mystery)
The Time Keeper, by Mitch Albom
From Mitch Albom, who's inspired millions worldwide, comes his most imaginative novel yet. The Time Keeper is a compelling fable about the first man on Earth to count the hours: The man who became Father Time. Told in Albom's signature spare, evocative prose, this remarkably original tale will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time, how they spend it, and how precious it truly is. (Paperback, Fiction)  Identical, by Scott Turow State Senator Paul Giannis is a candidate for Mayor of Kindle County. His identical twin brother Cass is newly released from prison, 25 years after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Dita Kronon. When Evon Miller, an ex-FBI agent who is the head of security for the Kronon family business, and private investigator Tim Brodie begin a re-investigation of Dita's death, a complex web of murder, sex, and betrayal--as only Scott Turow could weave--dramatically unfolds... (Hardcover, Fiction)
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NON-FICTION
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, by Malcolm Gladwell
In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell challenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or suffer from any number of other apparent setbacks. In the tradition of Gladwell's previous bestsellers, David and Goliath draws upon history, psychology, and powerful storytelling to reshape the way we think of the world around us. (Hardcover, Psychology)
 Unlikely Loves - 43 Heartwarming True Stories from the Animal Kingdom, by Jennifer Holland
Unlikely Friendships is the phenomenal bestseller that Temple Grandin has praised it "amazing" and said, "It shows the power of friendship." Now its author, Jennifer Holland, who writes about animal relationships with insight, compassion, and a fine narrative touch, explores animal attachments that can only be called love. (Hardcover, Nature)
 Card Catalog: 30 Notecards from the Library of Congress, by Chronicle Books
Evoking memories of book-filled libraries, this handy notecard set reproduces the original cards used to keep track of literary classics. Enclosed in a keepsake card catalog-style box with tabbed dividers, each card features a different beloved work of literature straight from the storied collection of the Library of Congress. (Gift)
 The Letters of John F. Kennedy, edited by Martin W. Sandler
A publishing event: the first ever collection of correspondence to and from John F. Kennedy, on the fiftieth anniversary of his death. Drawn primarily from more than two million letters on file at the Kennedy Presidential Library, many never before published, this extraordinary book presents readers with a portrait of both Kennedy the politician and Kennedy the man, as well as the times he lived in. (Hardcover, History)
 Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes, by Gerald Rowan
Kristen's Staff Pick! "Compact Houses is packed full of designs for creative-yet-comfortable, efficient-yet-indulgent houses of 1400 square feet or less. My favorite thing about this book, though, is the section on creative ideas for making the best of space in any small home, like drawers or shelves built in under a staircase. This book is a great resource for folks who might not be ready for a micro home, but still want to simplify their lives and lighten their carbon footprint." --Kristen (Paperback, Home Improvement)
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YOUNG ADULT PICKS
Allegiant, by Veronica Roth 
The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered - fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Allegiant, by bestselling author Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion while revealing the secrets of its dystopian world. (Hardcover, Ages 14 and up)
Rags & Bones, edited by Melissa Marr & Tim Pratt An anthology of reimagined classic tales from some of YA's most prestigious authors! From Sir Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene to E. M. Forster's "The Machine Stops," literature is filled with exciting, deadly, and downright twisted tales. In this collection, award-winning and bestselling authors reimagine their favorite classic stories, the ones that have inspired, awed, and enraged them, the ones that have become ingrained in modern culture, and the ones that have been too long overlooked. (Hardcover, Ages 12 and up) Crewel, by Jennifer Albin  Staff Pick!Adelice has a secret: She wants to fail. Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she's exactly what the Guild is looking for, and being chosen to work the looms is everything a girl could want. But Adelice isn't interested. Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and used her hidden talent for a moment. Now she has one hour to pretend everything's okay. And one hour to escape. (Paperback, Ages 14 and up)  Altered, by Jennifer AlbinIn this thrilling sequel to Crewel, Adelice discovers how dangerous freedom can be. Hunted by soulless Remnants sent by Cormac Patton and the Guild, Adelice finds a world that's far from deserted. Although allies are easy to find on Earth, knowing who to trust isn't. Because everyone has secrets, especially those Adelice loves most. (Paperback, Ages 12-17)
From James Dashner, the author of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series, comes an all-new, edge-of-your seat adventure. The Eye of Minds is the first book in The Mortality Doctrine, a series set in a world of hyperadvanced technology, cyberterrorists, and gaming beyond your wildest dreams...and your worst nightmares.
(Hardcover, Ages 12 and up)
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BEGINNING & MIDDLE READERS
The Expeditioners and the Treasure of Drowned Man's Canyon, by S.S. Taylor
Local Author! Staff Pick! Now in Paperback!
In this nail-bitingly thrilling adventure novel, brilliant explorer Alexander West has just died under mysterious circumstances, but not before smuggling half of a strange map to his intrepid children. Why are so many government agents trying to steal the half-map? What powerful secrets does it hold? And where is the other half? It's up to Alexander's children - the Expeditioners - to get to the bottom of these questions, and fast. (Paperback, Ages 10 and up.)
 Will in Scarlet, by Matthew Cody
Kristen's staff pick and an IndieNext pick!
Will in Scarlett is a delightful new take on the Robin Hood legend, featuring the 13-year-old Will Scarlett, a nobleman's son who starts out on a quest to revenge the wrongs done his family and ends up learning that there are things more important than vengeance. This book is a fun pageturner with winning, well-developed characters. It's a great pick for reluctant readers as well as for any fan of Robin Hood or fairy tales in general. (Hardcover, Ages 10 and up.)
 The Goods: Volume 1
A great gift for all ages! Prepare to be entertained (and informed) by the award-winning McSweeney's team. Featuring some of children's literature's best-known and loved authors and illustrators, this book offers unremitting amusement in a literary funfair of games, puzzles, comics, and other diversions. Thoughtfully conceived and visually unsurpassed, The Goods will captivate adults and children alike. (Paperback, All Ages.)
Maps, by Aleksandra & Daniel Mizielinski 
This book of maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly drawn illustrations from the incomparable Mizielinskis. It features not only borders, cities, rivers, and peaks, but also places of historical and cultural interest, eminent personalities, iconic animals and plants, cultural events, and many more fascinating facts associated with every region of our planet. (Hardcover, Ages 7-10.)
Dork Diaries: OMG! All About Me Diary, 
by Rachel Renee Russell
Narrate your very own Dork Diary with this write-in journal, filled with questions for every day and complete with art and quotes from Nikki Maxwell herself! As Nikki Maxwell knows, keeping a journal is a great way to get to know the most important person in your life: YOU! This special Dork Diaries guided journal features questions for every day of the year. (Hardcover, Ages 9-13.)
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RAISING PASSIONATE READERS
Elephant's Story, by Tracey Campbell Pearson
Vermont Author AND Staff Pick!
Join Tracey at our Burlington location on 11/30.
The day Gracie loses her book, Elephant finds it. He sniffs the words ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS and--oops--they go up his trunk, where they wiggle and jiggle and make him sneeze. The result? A funny alphabet/word romp from a Phoenix Books favorite author that's perfect for animal and word lovers! (Picture Book, Ages 4-8)
If It's Snowy and You Know it Clap Your Paws!, by Kim Norman & Liza Woodruff
Vermont Illustrator!
This humorous variation on the classic song "If You're Happy and You Know It" introduces a group of adorable animals playing joyfully in the snow. They tumble on the tundra, catch snowflakes on their tongues, sculpt snowcritters, and make a frosty fort. But can they go with the flow when their wild adventure drifts in a surprising direction? (Picture Book, Ages 3 and up.)
The Invisible Boy, by Trudy Ludwig & Patrice Barton
Kathy's staff pick! 
Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party...until, that is, a new kid comes to class. From esteemed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and acclaimed illustrator Patrice Barton, this gentle story shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish. (Picture Book, Ages 6-9)  The Silver Button, by Bob Graham
Beth's staff pick!
At 9:59am on a Thursday, Jodie draws a duck. As her pen hovers, ready to add a silver button to the duck's boot, her little brother pushes to his feet and takes his first step. At the same moment, their mom plays a pennywhistle, a man buys bread at the bakery, a blackbird finds a worm. From an ordinary scene of an apartment to a bird's-eye view of a city morning pulsing with life, celebrate a whole world-vision in a single moment. (Picture Book, Ages 4-6)
Dream Animals: A Bedtime Journey, by Emily Winfield Martin
Ideal for bedtime reading, this book will appeal to parents and children who love Grandfather Twilight and On the Night That You Were Born. Author, illustrator, and creator of The Black Apple Etsy shop, Emily Martin convinces children to close their eyes and discover who their dream animal might be--and what dream it might take them to. With a perfect nighttime rhyme and gorgeous illustrations, this book is irresistible. (Picture Book, Ages 3-6.)
 Mr. Wuffles, by David Wiesner
Here is another comic tour de force from three-time Caldecott medalist David Wiesner. Mr. Wuffles ignores all his cat toys but one, which turns out to be a spaceship piloted by small green aliens. When Mr. Wuffles plays rough with the little ship, the aliens must venture into the cat's territory to make emergency repairs. (Picture Book, Ages 4-8.)
The Snatchabook, by Helen & Thomas DochertyAn Indie Next pick!
It's bedtime in the woods of Burrow Down, and all the animals are ready for their bedtime story. But books are mysteriously disappearing. Eliza Brown decides to to stay awake and catch the book thief. It turns out to be a little creature called the Snatchabook who has no one to read him a bedtime story. A delightful book, perfect for reading aloud. (Picture Book, Ages 6-12)  The Little Mermaid, by Robert Sabuda
Come along on a magical journey under the sea in this stunning pop-up adaptation of the beloved fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," expertly crafted by renowned paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Amazing three-dimensional paper structures pop off each page, bringing this classic underwater adventure to life. This visually stunning tale of adventure, true love, and sacrifice is sure to become a favorite in any story-lover's library. (Hardcover, Ages 6 and up.)  Battle Bunny, by Jon Scieszka, Mac Barnett, & Matthew Myers...and Alex - a Staff Pick! Encourage creativity with this wildly entertaining picture book mash-up from the minds of Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett. Alex has been given a saccharine, sappy, silly-sweet picture book about Birthday Bunny that his grandma found at a garage sale. Alex isn't interested-until he decides to make the book something he'd actually like to read. So he takes out his pencil, sharpens his creativity, and totally transforms the story! (Picture Book, Ages 5-9.)  The Mischevians, by William Joyce
Where's my homework? Who took my other sock? What's that in my belly button? Bestselling author William Joyce has found the answers to these and other life mysteries...and no, it's not your fault! It's the Mischievians, an ancient race of global mischief-makers who do all the things that embarrass you, all the things that bug you, all the things that YOU get blamed for! (Hardcover, Ages 5-8.)
 Lego Ninjago #8: Destiny of Doom, by Greg Farshtey After Jay, Cole, Zane, and Kai defeated Lord Garmadon once and for all, the skeletal baddie actually joined the good guys! Garmadon and his son Lloyd are reunited, and the new powerful team is totally unstoppable...unless they have to face one of their own. Before Garmadon turned, he had placed terrible doomsday devices all over Ninjago, timed to activate in the event of his defeat. Now he must lead the ninjas in a quest around the world to battle these maniacal menaces, and hope that their first mission together isn't their last! (Hardcover, Ages 6-11.)
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GETTING IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition, by Charles M. Schulz
Since first airing in December 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been one of America's most beloved television shows. For nearly 50 years, fans of all ages continue to tune in to the Emmy-winning Christmas special that has earned a permanent place in popular culture. This lushly illustrated tribute to the beloved television classic is a fitting salute to Charles Schultz, the artist who forever changed the face of cartooning. (Picture Book, Ages 4-8)
Snowflakes Fall, by Patricia Maclachlan & Steven Kellogg - Beth's staff pick!
In Snowflakes Fall, Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan and award-winning artist Steven Kellogg portray life's natural cycle: its beauty, its joy, and its sorrow. Together, the words and pictures offer the promise of renewal that can be found in our lives-snowflakes fall, and return again as raindrops so that flowers can grow. (Picture Book, Ages 3-6.)
 An Otis Christmas, by Loren LongIt's Christmas and the farmer has given Otis his first real Christmas present--a shiny new horn! A tree has been decorated, a big snowstorm is on its way, and, best of all, one of the horses is about to give birth to a foal! Yet in the middle of the night there's trouble, and when the farmer says, "We'd better get Doc Baker out here," Otis knows he has to help. When Doc fails to awaken, Otis uses his new horn. They race back to the farm just in time for a Christmas miracle. (Picture Book, Ages 3-7.) 
The Family Christmas Treasury with CD & Downloadable Audio,
by H.A. Rey & Others
This delightful treasury rings in the Christmas season with festive stories, carols, and art.
For an amazing value, it features eight complete picture books by authors like Tomie dePaola and Bernard Waber, plus eight illustrated Christmas carols by H. A. Rey, with the accompanying holiday music on CD. This comprehensive collection with shiny foil cover accents will bring families hours of holiday enjoyment. (Picture Book, Ages 4-8)
 The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Emma Thompson & Eleanor Taylor
Peter Rabbit and his cousin Benjamin Bunny have a new friend, William the Turkey. The trio is excited for Christmas--until they realize that William is meant to be Mr. McGregor's Christmas supper! Just in time, Peter and Benjamin hide William, and the three enjoy a lovely Christmas dinner of pickled radishes and barley cake at the Rabbit family burrow. (Hardcover, Ages 5-6.) 
Little Santa, by Jon Agee
Autographed copies, while supplies last! Little Santa loves the North Pole. The rest of his family? Not so much. When they decide to move to Florida, Santa is miserable. But lucky for him, a blizzard foils their plans. The only way out of the house is up the chimney. Up goes Santa to look for help. On his way, he meets a reindeer and a large group of elves, who are more than eager to join in the rescue. And you know the rest of the story! (Picture Book, Ages 4-8)  The Dogs of Christmas, by W. Bruce Cameron
From W. Bruce Cameron, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey, The Dogs of Christmas is a charming and heartwarming holiday tale that explores the power of love, trust, and a basket full of puppies. (Hardcover, Fiction.)
Santa is Coming to Vermont, by Steve Smallman & Robert Dunn It's Christmas Eve. Have you been good? Santa's packed up all the presents and is headed your way! With the help of a certain red-nosed reindeer, Santa flies over Vermont, passing over several Vermont landmarks: Wilson Castle in Proctor; Bennington Battle Monument; Burlington City Hall; the statehouse in Montpelier, to name just a few! "Ho, ho ho!" laughs Santa. "Merry Christmas, Vermont!" (Picture Book, Ages 4-8)
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Phoenix Books Essex Hours:
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Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
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