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Sarah Healy:
House of Wonder Book Launch!
Thurs. 9/4 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join us to celebrate the release of Sarah Healy's new novel, House of Wonder! Read more.
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Jack Behrens: Camp David Presidents 
Sunday 9/7 at 2pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join award-winning columnist Jack Behrens for an in-depth discussion of Camp David Presidents.
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Garret Keizer: Getting Schooled 
Thurs. 9/11 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Garret Keizer for a discussion of Getting Schooled: The Reeducation of an American Teacher.
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Ben Hewitt:
Home Grown Book Launch!
Sat. 9/13 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Essex
Join Ben Hewitt to celebrate the release of Home Grown: Adventures in Parenting Off the Beaten Path, Unschooling, and Reconnecting with the Natural World.
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Sean Mulcahy: Slip Sliding Away 
Wed. 9/17 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join us in welcoming Sean Mulcahy for a reading and discussion of his debut novel Slip Sliding Away.
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Burlington Book Festival 
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Bill Schubart:
Photographic Memory 
Tues. 9/23 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Bill Schubart will discuss his new novel, Photographic Memory.
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Rowan Jacobsen:
Apples of Uncommon Character 
Thurs. 9/25 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Explore Apples of Uncommon Character with renowned food writer Rowan Jacobsen.
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Marcia Wells:
Eddie Red Undercover 
Sat. 9/27 at 2pm
Phoenix Books Essex
Join Marcia Wells, author of the new middle grade series Eddie Red Undercover.
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David Huddle:
The Faulkes Chronicle 
Tues. 9/30 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
David Huddle will discuss his new novel, The Faulkes Chronicle.
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Saturdays at 11am
Phoenix Books Burlington  Listen to and enjoy stories with your little ones! Read more.
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Dear Friends, We want to send a big thank you to everyone who voted in this year's Seven Days Daysies Awards. We're proud that you chose us as the "Best Bookstore in Chittenden County," and we look forward to getting even better!
September will feature a packed schedule of events, with topics ranging from apples to education. With two book launches and the Burlington Book Festival, it'll be an especially festive month.
Read on for a range of new books for all ages, including lots of titles by Vermont authors, and more than a few staff picks. See you among the shelves!
Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Beth, Christy, Colleen, Dan, Donna,
Eliza, Erik, Evelyn, Heather, Kari, Kelly, Kristen, Michael, Nick, Phil, Rachel, Sean, Tod, and Wendy
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Amazon & the 'Corruption of Power'
"What we are witnessing with Amazon v. Hachette is not a battle for lower e-book prices for the good of readers. We are witnessing the corruption of power, where almost having it all isn't the same, or as satisfying, as having it all. We are seeing how the desire for complete control will allow someone to set conscience aside while the lives and careers of others are toyed with like chess pieces, all while telling the world with a straight face that this power-move is for the good of us all." --Kevin Morgan Watson, Press 53 publisher (Originally quoted in Shelf Awareness.)
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 PHOENIX PROFILES: KRISTEN For this month's installment of "Phoenix Profiles," we're featuring Kristen, a bookseller at Phoenix Books Essex, and Phoenix's Marketing & Events Manager.
Kristen has worked and traveled in Ireland, Italy, Maine, and Philadelphia, and has since returned home to Vermont. She is a fan of authors who walk the line between fantasy and reality (e.g. Alice Hoffman and Neil Gaiman) and will forever be devoted to Terry Pratchett. Since she completed an apprenticeship with herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, Kristen has informally adopted Phoenix's selection of books on herbalism, and her staff picks pages are chock full of titles on herbs for children and for aging, for stress and for sickness, for general health and in food and beverages.
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FICTION
Fives and Twenty-Fives, by Michael Pitre
A heart-stopping debut novel about war and its aftermath by an Iraq War veteran.
"One of the great novels of war, the kind of book that comes along only once or twice each generation. It pulls off that rare literary feat of being at once expansive and personal; real and brutal and funny and wise. Michael Pitre is not just the real deal; he's a literary force in the making." -Joseph Boyden, author of Three Day Road (Hardcover, Fiction)  The Long Way Home, by Louise Penny
Happily retired in the village of Three Pines, Armand Gamache has found a peace he'd only imagined possible, but finds himself pulled into the disappearance of local resident Clara Morrow's estranged husband.The search takes him further and further from Three Pines to an area so desolate, so damned, the first mariners called it "the land God gave to Cain." And there he discovers the terrible damage done by a sin-sick soul. (Hardcover, Mystery)  House of Wonder, by Sarah HealyJenna Parsons's childhood was one of block parties and barbecues, where her mother, a former beauty queen, continued her reign and her twin brother, Warren, was viewed as just another oddball kid. But as her mother's shopaholic habits intensified, and her brother's behavior became viewed as more strange than quirky, Jenna sought to distance herself from them. But now, in his peculiar way, Warren summons her home. As she stands by her family, she also begins to find beauty in unexpected places, strength in unlikely people, and a future she couldn't have imagined. (Paperback, Fiction)
Celebrate the book launch with Sarah Healy on Thursday, September 4th at Phoenix Books Burlington!
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NON-FICTION
The End of Absence, by Michael Harris
Kristen's staff pick!
Soon enough, nobody will remember life before the Internet. What does this unavoidable fact mean? For future generations, it won't mean anything very obvious. But those of us who have lived both with and without the crowded connectivity of online life have a rare opportunity. We can still recognize the difference between Before and After. In this eloquent and thought-provoking book, Michael Harris argues that amid all the changes we're experiencing, the most interesting is the one that future generations will find hardest to grasp: The end of absence, the loss of solitude. (Hardcover, Sociology)
Will It Waffle?, by Daniel Shumski
Over 50 unexpected and delicious meals, sides, and snacks that you can make in your waffle iron. How many great ideas begin with a nagging thought in the middle of the night that should disappear by morning, but doesn't? For Daniel Shumski, it was: Will it waffle? Hundreds of hours, countless messes, and 53 perfected recipes later, that answer is a resounding: Yes, it will! Steak? Yes! Pizza? Yes! Apple pie? Emphatically yes. (Paperback, Cooking) Keep an eye out for details on Will it Waffle Wednesday at Phoenix Books Essex on September 10th!
Home Grown, by Ben Hewitt
"This fine book may make you wish you'd grown up in a very different way." -Bill McKibben, author of Wandering Home
"Ben Hewitt walks you along the lanes of his small family farm right into the heart of parenting. He does not judge the new normal of life's fever-pitch pace but fills you with the courage to follow your hopes, which may well transform your family."-Kim John Payne, MEd, author of Simplicity Parenting (Hardcover, Parenting) Celebrate the book launch with Ben Hewitt at Phoenix Books Essex on Saturday, September 13th!  Getting Schooled, by Garrett KeizerPerhaps no profession is so constantly discussed, regulated, and maligned by non-practitioners as teaching. The voices of the teachers themselves are conspicuously missing. Defying this trend, teacher and writer Garret Keizer takes us to school--literally--in this arresting account of his return to the same rural Vermont high school where he taught fourteen years ago. Angry, humorous, and always hopeful, Getting Schooled is as good an argument as we are likely to hear for a substantive reassessment of our schools and those who struggle in them. (Hardcover, Parenting)
Join Garret Keizer for a discussion of Getting Schooled
at Phoenix Books Burlington on Thursday, September 11th!
 Apples of Uncommon Character,
by Rowan JacobsenKristen's staff pick!From heirlooms to new designer breeds, a delicious diversity of apples is out there for the eating. With more than 150 art-quality color photographs, Apples of Uncommon Character shows us the fruit in all its glory. Jacobsen collected specimens both common and rare from all over North America, selecting 120 to feature, including the best varieties for eating, baking, and hard-cider making. It's a must-have for every foodie. (Hardcover, Cooking) Join Rowan Jacobsen at Phoenix Books Burlington on Thursday, September 25th!
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The Rule of Thoughts, by James Dashner
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series that's soon to be a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox comes The Rule of Thoughts, the exciting sequel to The Eye of Minds. Fans of the Divergent series by Veronica Roth and The Hunger Games will love the new Mortality Doctrine series. (Hardcover, Ages 12 and up.)
 Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature, by Betsy Bird, Julie Danielson, & Peter Sieruta
Secret lives, scandalous turns, and some very funny surprises... These essays by leading kids' lit bloggers take us behind the scenes of many much-loved children's books. Told in lively and affectionate prose, this treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, parent, or anyone wondering about the post-Harry Potter children's book biz brings contemporary illumination to the warm-and-fuzzy bunny world we think we know. (Hardcover, Ages 14 and Up)
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul,
by Jeff Kinney
Preorder for November 4th! A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun...unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig-not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure-and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget. (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts, by R.J. PalacioIn the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. There's something for everyone here, with words of wisdom from such noteworthy people as Anne Frank, Martin Luther King Jr., Confucius, Goethe, Sappho--and over 100 readers of Wonder who sent R. J. Palacio their own precepts. (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
Amulet #6: Escape From Lucien,
by Kazu KibuishiEmily, Navin, and their friends continue to battle the Elf King in hopes of destroying him forever, but one of his most loyal followers, Max, isn't making it easy for them. The crew journeys to Lucien, a city that's been ravaged by the war. Emily has more enemies there than she realizes--and it'll take everything she's got to get herself and her friends out of the city alive. (Paperback, Ages 8-12.)
Sisters, by Raina TegelmeierThe companion to Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir, Smile.
Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado. (Paperback, Ages 8-12.)
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates,
by Liz PichonMeet Tom Gates. When his teachers don't have their beady eyes on him, he likes to draw pictures and write about stuff, like last summer's worst camping vacation ever, or how much he hates sitting next to nosy Marcus Meldrew. Master of excuses, creative storyteller, and middle-school comedian extraordinaire, Tom Gates is guaranteed to get kids turning the pages - and keep them laughing! (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
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RAISING PASSIONATE READERS
Penguin and Pumpkin by Salina Yoon
Staff Pick!
Join Penguin and Bootsy on a field trip in search of fall! Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life this endearing story celebrating autumn and family in many forms! (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Calvin, Look Out! A Bookworm Birdie Gets Glasses, by Jennifer Berne & Keith Bendis
 I'm My Own Dog, by David Ezra Stein
Many dogs have human owners. Not this dog. He fetches his own slippers, curls up at his own feet, and gives himself a good scratch. But there is one spot, in the middle of his back, that he just can't reach. So one day, he lets a human scratch it. And the poor little fella follows him home. Dog lovers of all ages will revel in the humorous role-reversal as this dog teaches his human all the skills he needs to be a faithful companion. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Leory Ninker Saddles Up, by Kate DiCamillo & Chris Van Dusen
Saddle up for the first in a spin-off series starring favorite characters from Kate DiCamillo's Mercy Watson books.
Leroy Ninker has a hat, a lasso, and boots. What he doesn't have is a horse - until he meets Maybelline, that is. Maybelline loves spaghetti and sweet nothings, and she loves Leroy, too. Join them, and a cast of familiar characters for some hilarious and heartfelt horsing around on Deckawoo Drive. (Hardcover, Beginning Reader.)
 Uni the Unicorn, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Brigette Barrager
In this clever twist on the age-old belief that there's no such thing as unicorns, Uni the unicorn is told there's no such thing as little girls! No matter what the grown-up unicorns say, Uni believes that little girls are real. Somewhere there must be a smart, strong, wonderful, magical little girl waiting to be best friends. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
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