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The Princess Bride See it
on the big screen!
Join in the festivities!
Sat. 11/1 at 5:30pm
at the Essex Cinemas
Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, and other fun activities - as well as inconceivable prizes - are coming to Essex! Tickets required for this big-screen showing of The Princess Bride.
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Gov. Jim Douglas:
The Vermont Way
Wed. 11/5 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Governor Jim Douglas for a discussion of his new book, The Vermont Way. Read more.
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Brian Adams:
Love in the Time of Climate Change 
Thurs. 11/6 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Brian Adams for a discussion of his new novel Love in the Time of Climate Change, a romantic comedy about global warming.
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Deirdre Gill:
Outside
Book Launch! 
Sat. 11/8 at 2pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Deirdre Gill for the launch of her new picture book!
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Daniel Lusk
& Angela Patten:
An Evening of Poetry  
Mon. 11/10 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join local poets Daniel Lusk & Angela Patten for readings from their newest works.
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Dana Walrath:
Like Water On Stone
Book Launch!
Thurs. 11/13 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join Dana Walrath for the launch of her new young adult novel!
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Jeff Kinney:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 
Tues. 11/18 at 6pm
Brown's River Middle School, Jericho VT
Join author Jeffy Kinney for a talk and signing!
Tickets are required (no exceptions!), and may be purchased at either Phoenix Books location starting on November 4th.
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Nan Chase:
Drink the Harvest 
Thurs. 11/20 at 7pm
Phoenix Books Burlington
Discover a whole new way to enjoy the harvest and nourish your family with Nan K. Chase, co-author of Drink the Harvest.
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A Dangerous Night of Writing
Fri. 11/21 from 6-8pm
Phoenix Books Essex
Calling all young writers! Write and write into the night with the support of fellow young writers.
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Indies First: VT Authors Working for Phoenix Books!  Sat. 11/29
Phoenix Books Burlington
An all-star cast of acclaimed authors are coming to Phoenix to show their support for indie bookstores - and they're ready to solve all your holiday shopping riddles!
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Meet the Grinch!  Sun. 11/30
11am in Essex
& 2pm in Burlington
Come by Phoenix Books Essex to meet the Grinch! Bring your own
camera, and get your photo taken with this beloved holiday character.
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Now on RETN...
The Authors
Thursdays at 8pm
RETN Channel 16
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Saturday Story Time 
Saturdays at 11am
Phoenix Books Burlington
Enjoy stories with your little ones!
(There will not be a Saturday Story Time on November 29th.)
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Calling all bloggers & webmasters!
 Did you know that IndieBound gives you all the tools you need to link to books through indie bookstores? Learn more.
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Dear Friends,
Thank you. You choose again and again to visit us, to share a bit of your day, to let us help you find just the right book, to spend a few minutes or longer browsing our shelves. Whenever you do this, you truly make our day. We're entering the season of Thanksgiving, and we are constantly grateful for our community.We'd like to invite you to join us for some very exciting events this month: We'll be hosting Jeff Kinney's only public appearance in Vermont, and we'll celebrate two book launches this month. And that's only a sampling of the many events on our calendar in November. Read on, or visit our website, for our full calendar of events. See you among the shelves! Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Ali, Beth, Christy, Colleen, Dan, Donna, Eliza, Erik, Evelyn, Greg, Heather, Kari, Kelly, Kristen, Michael, Nick, Phil, Rachel, Sean, Tod, and Wendy
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 PHOENIX PROFILES: ELIZA For this month's installment of "Phoenix Profiles," we're featuring Eliza, a bookseller at Phoenix Books Burlington.
Eliza loves books. She grew up getting in trouble for reading when she was supposed to be sleeping, eating, and playing soccer. She always has a separate bag for books when traveling, which means less legroom in cars traveling across the country, and has accepted that ditching clothes to allow extra room in suitcases for books is a necessary sacrifice. Her favorite stories are ones that inform, entertain, and that you can't stop thinking about long after the last page has been turned.
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FICTION
Leaving Time, by Jodi Picoult
It's been a decade since Jenna Metcalf's mother disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Most see it as abandonment, but Jenna refuses to believe her mother deserted her and her father. Turning to two unlikely allies she believes can help her, these three lonely souls will discover truths that will change their lives. (Hardcover, Fiction)  Lila, by Marilynne RobinsonKari's staff pick!Returning to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder, Marilynne Robinson revisits the beloved characters and setting of her Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Home, a National Book Award finalist . Lila is destined to become an American classic. (Hardcover, Mystery)
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man, by W. Bruce Cameron
Bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron delivers a wonderful story about finding truth, love, and yourself. With a sweet romance, a murder mystery, a lazy but loyal dog and a town full of cabin-fevered characters you can't help but love, The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man is yet another laugh-out-loud, keep-you-up-late, irresistible read. (Hardcover, Fiction)
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NON-FICTION
Best Food Writing 2014, ed. by Holly HughesFor fourteen years, Best Food Writing has served up the creme de la creme of the year's food writing. The 2014 edition once again offers the tastiest prose of the year, from a range of voices: food writing stars, James Beard Award winners, writer-chefs, bestselling authors, and up-and-coming bloggers alike. (Paperback, Cooking)
 A History of America in Thirty-Six Postage Stamps, by Chris West
In A History of America in Thirty-six Postage Stamps, Chris West (A History of Britain in Thirty-six Postage Stamps) makes the leap across the Atlantic to take on America's own rich philatelic history. From George Washington's dour gaze to Lindbergh's soaring biplane, American stamps are a vivid window into our country's distinctive past. (Hardcover, History)
Being Mortal, by Atul GawandeHeather's Staff Pick!Here Gawande confronts medicine's great challenge: how a profession devoted to saving life needs to change its approach to the end of life. Full of eye-opening research and riveting storytelling, Being Mortal asserts that medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end. (Hardcover, Social Science)  By the Book, ed. by Pamela PaulEvery Sunday, readers of The New York Times Book Review look to see which novelist, historian, short story writer, or artist will be the subject of the popular By the Book feature. For the devoted reader, By the Book is a way to invite sixty-five of the most interesting guests into your world. (Hardcover, Essays)
Fragrant, by Mandy AftelKristen's Staff Pick!With over two decades of sourcing the finest aromatic ingredients from all over the world and creating artisanal fragrances, Aftel has been an evangelist for the transformative power of scent. In Fragrant, through five major players in the epic of aroma, she explores the profound connection between our sense of smell and the appetites that move us, give us pleasure, make us fully alive. (Hardcover, Social Science)  Herbs for Common Ailments, by Rosemary Gladstar - Local Author! Staff pick!Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shows you how to use 56 common herbs to safely address a wide range of everyday ailments, from burns, wounds, and bruises to headaches, congestion, indigestion, sore throats, coughs, fevers, insomnia, and more. (Paperback, Health)
 Herbs for Natural Beauty, by Rosemary Gladstar - Local Author! Staff pick!
Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shares her favorite recipes for holistic beauty and body care, including her amazing five-step skin care program and all-natural recipes for herbal cleansers, steams, astringents, creams, therapeutic bath blends, massage oils, shampoos, conditioners, and more. (Paperback, Health)  How to Cook Everything Fast, by Mark Bittman
In How to Cook Everything Fast, Bittman shows how anyone can spend just a little time cooking and be able to make 2,000 innovative recipes that are delicious, varied, exciting, made from scratch, and ready in anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes. Bittman makes a lifetime of homemade meals an exciting and delicious reality. (Hardcover, Cooking)
Make it Ahead, by Ina Garten
Whether you're hosting a dinner for company or just want to spruce up your weeknight repertoire, Ina shares recipes perfect for making ahead, so meals are stress-free yet still deliver deep flavor: Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup, Leek and Ham Empanadas, Roasted Chicken, and Braised Red Cabbage with Pancetta to name just a few. (Hardcover, Cooking)
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Rio has waited her whole life for the opportunity to leave the sheltered, underwater city of Atlantia for life on the surface. But when Rio is forced to remain below, she is left with increasingly dangerous questions about the complex system constructed to govern the fragile divide between land and sea. (Hardcover, 12 and up.)
 In Real Life, by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang - Staff Pick!
A popular role playing game is where Anda can be a leader, a fighter, and a hero. But when she befriends a gold farmer, a poor Chinese kid whose job is to collect objects and sell them to players for real money--and a real person's livelihood is at stake--questions of right and wrong become a lot less straightforward. (Paperback, Ages 14 and up)
The Accidental Highwayman, by Ben Tripp
Kari's staff pick!
In eighteenth-century England, young Christopher "Kit" Bristol is the unwitting servant of notorious highwayman Whistling Jack. One dark night, Kit finds his master bleeding from a mortal wound, dons the man's riding cloak to seek help, and changes the course of his life forever. The first book of a trilogy, The Accidental Highwayman is a tale you won't soon forget! (Hardcover, 14 and up.)  The Young Elites, by Marie Lu
To some, the Elites are heroes, here to save innocents. But to the Inquisition Axis, they are monsters with demonic powers. As Adelina, one of the Elite, learns more about this perilous world where politics and magic clash, she realizes that her own powers may be in danger of bringing on an era of panic such as the world has never seen. (Hardcover, Ages 12 and up)
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The Ice Dragon, by George R.R. Martin and illustrated by Luis Royo
In the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember. (Hardcover, Ages 12-18.)
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RAISING PASSIONATE READERS
A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas by Jennifer Stattler
When Pug explains how Santa delivers presents to kids everywhere all in one night, Chick can't believe his ears. Clearly, Santa Claus is a superhero! And Chick wants to be his fearless sidekick. Spreading holiday cheer is no easy feat, but Chick is ready and willing. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
Outside, by Deirdre Gill
Join us for the book launch on 11/8!
Enter a snowy world of wonder and fantasy as one child steps outside and opens the door to the brave new world of his imagination. In this gentle picture book fantasy, a child's world transforms through his hard work, imagination, and persistence when he opens the door and steps outside, into the brave new world of his imagination. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla, by Katharine ApplegateDiscover the extraordinary real story of a special gorilla. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 The Great Big Dinosaur Treasury, by Rey & Others
A stunning hardcover collection of eight picture books full of fascinating facts and just plain fun! Bonus downloadable dino party kit includes invitations, thank-you notes, banner, coloring pages, book marks to decorate, and more! (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 A Treasury of Christmas ClassicsCelebrate Christmas with three holiday favorites, The Nutcracker, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and The Night Before Christmas in this exquisite illustrated collection. From E.T.A. Hoffmann's magical, romantic tale to the joyful Christmas carol to Clement C. Moore's cherished poem of St. Nicholas, this magical treasury is filled with love, warmth, and yuletide cheer. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)  A Bean, a Stalk and a Boy Named Jack, by William Joyce
In this fairy tale with a twist, it hasn't rained in days and the king has dictated that something must be done-his royal pinky is getting stinky! With a little magic from a wizard, young Jack, paired with his pea pod pal, will find a GIANT reason as to why there's no water left in the kingdom...and prove that size doesn't prevent anyone from doing something BIG. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, by Patrick McDonnell
In this interactive and engaging read-aloud, bestselling author and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell creates a funny, engaging, and almost perfect story about embracing life's messes. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Bad Dog Flash, by Ruth Paul
When it comes to mischief, there are some things Flash just can't resist. From shoes to sticks and mud to licks, Flash gets into all kinds of trouble that elicits some (tough) love from his owners. But as all dog lovers know, you can only scold your puppy for so long...and then it's back to giving them lots of love and affection! (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Here Comes Santa Cat, by Deborah Underwood & Claudia Rueda
Christmas is coming, and Cat has a hunch he's not on Santa's "nice" list. So he tries to be good, but Cat and tree-decorating don't exactly mix, and children, it seems, aren't wild for his brand of gift-giving. Still, this holiday, Cat might surprise even himself with his generosity and leave the Grinchiest of readers laughing. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Little Human, by Brandon Stanton
In this heartwarming and hip photographic picture book, Brandon's lens is trained on the littlest humans of New York-the ones who get back up when they fall, who have an impeccable taste in fashion, and who love with all their hearts. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Love Monster and the Perfect Present, by Rachel Bright
Everyone in Cutesville is excited for Present Day! Love Monster goes on a hunt for the perfect gift for his special someone, but as it turns out, finding the perfect gift is not easy. But Love Monster soon comes up with the idea for the best gift ever-one that comes straight from his furry heart. (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Sam and Dave are on a mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find...nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary - and finding it in a manner you'd never expect.(Hardcover, Picture Book.)
 Skippyjon Jones Snow What, by Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones, of course! While his sisters listen to Snow White, Skippy bounces on his big-boy bed and heads off for the adventure awaiting him in his closet. Once inside, he finds himself in a magical snowy forest of make-believe! (Hardcover, Picture Book.)
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