Remembering
Bonnie Christensen
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Happy Valentine's Day!
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Katherine Paterson:
Stories of My Life
Saturday, 2/7, 11am
Phoenix Books Burlington
Join legendary children's author Katherine Paterson for a discussion of her memoir, Stories of My Life.
Tickets for this event are $2, and can be purchased at either Phoenix Books location.
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Lisa Chase:
Food, Farms, and Community
Thursday, 2/12, 6:30pm,
Phoenix Books Burlington
Where does food come from? How is it produced? How does its production affect the community?
Explore these questions with Lisa Chase, coauthor of Food, Farms, & Community.
Read more.
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Robert Mello:
Moses Robinson and the Founding of Vermont
Thursday, 2/19, 6:30pm
Phoenix Books Burlington It took more than Ethan Allen! Superior Court Judge Robert Mello will discuss his new biography about Moses Robinson--perhaps Vermont's most important founding father who you've never heard of! Read more.
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Debbie Bookchin: The Next Revolution Vermont Book Launch!
Saturday, 2/21, 2pm
Phoenix Books Burlington For more than forty years, Murray Bookchin developed democratic aspirations into a new left politics based on popular assemblies, influencing a wide range of political thinkers and social movements. Murray Bookchin's daughter, Debbie Bookchin, will discuss this new collection of essays. Read more.
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Now on RETN...
The Authors
 Thursdays at 8pm on RETN Channel 16
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Dear Friends,
We hope you're having a wonderful start to 2015! Here, 2015 is shaping up to be an exciting year, and we're thrilled and honored to begin February by hosting legendary children's author Katherine Paterson. Please stop by either Phoenix Books location to learn more about this event. (And to purchase tickets, which are only $2 per person.) Below, you'll find information on all of our events this month, as well as a selection of new titles to help you through these chilly days. Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Ali, Beth, Christy, Colleen, Dan, Donna, Eliza, Erik, Evelyn, Greg, Heather, Kari, Kelly, Kristen, Michael, Phil, Rachel, Sean, Tod, and Wendy
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FICTION
The Rosie Effect, by Graeme SimsionGraeme Simsion first introduced these unforgettable characters in The Rosie Project, which NPR called "sparkling entertainment along the lines of Where'd You Go Bernadette and When Harry Met Sally." If you were swept away by the book that's captivated a million readers worldwide, you will love The Rosie Effect. (Hardcover, Fiction)
Almost Famous Women, by Megan Mayhew Bergman - Vermont Author!
From the acclaimed author of Birds of a Lesser Paradise, a dazzling new collection that explores the lives of unforgettable women in history. Almost Famous Women offers an elegant and intimate look at artists who desired recognition. The world wasn't always kind to the women who star in these stories, but through Mayhew Bergman's stunning imagination, they receive the attention they deserve. (Hardcover, Fiction)
Vanessa and Her Sister, by Priya Parmar
Kristen's Staff Pick
For readers of The Paris Wife and Loving Frank, here is the first novel to offer a fascinating glimpse into the adult lives of sisters Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell, set against the backdrop of a new era-early 1900s London-and focusing on the perennially controversial and popular circle of artists and writers known as the Bloomsbury Group. (Hardcover, Fiction)
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NON-FICTION
Love: The Song of the Universe, by Jason Martineau
In this delightful and fascinating little book, packed with rare and beautiful artwork, Jason Martineau takes us on a journey through the landscape of love, combining elements from traditional psychology and the modern sciences to explore life's most prominent and provocative theme. (Hardcover, Psychology)
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, by Elizabeth Kolbert
"Powerful...Kolbert expertly traces the 'twisting' intellectual history of how we've come to understand the concept of extinction, and more recently, how we've come to recognize our role in it...An invaluable contribution to our understanding of present circumstances."-Al Gore, The New York Times Book Review (Paperback, Nature)
The Organic Artist, by Nick Neddo
Vermont author!Immersing you in the natural world, The Organic Artist seeks to inspire creativity by connecting you to your organic roots. Offering a wide variety of suggestions for using nature as supplies for art, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are foundational to the creative process. (Paperback, Craft & Hobby)
Social Security Works, by Nancy J. Altman & Eric R. Kingson
All Americans deserve to have dignified retirement years as well as an umbrella to protect them and their families in the event of disability or premature death. Sure to be a game-changer, Social Security Works! cogently presents the issues and sets forth both an agenda and a political strategy that will benefit us all. (Paperback, Political Science)
Spare Parts: Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream, by Joshua Davis"Spare Parts is an unforgettable tale of hope and human ingenuity. Against a backdrop of urban desert decay, a faltering school system, and our country's cutthroat immigration policies, Joshua Davis offers a moving testament to how teamwork, perseverance, and a few good teachers can lift up and empower even the humblest among us." -Héctor Tobar, author of Deep Down Dark (Paperback, Biography) |
YOUNG ADULT PICKS
All the Bright Places, by Jennifer Niven
Staff Pick!
The Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park in this exhilarating and heart-wrenching love story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die. An unlikely love story, quirky and utterly authentic characters, and stunning writing, make All the Bright Places a dark, intensely emotional read. (Hardcover, Ages 14 and up)
Firefight, by Brandon Sanderson The second book in the Reckoners series, Firefight is the sequel to the #1 bestseller Steelheart. Newcago is free. Eliminating Steelheart was supposed to make life simpler. Instead, it only made David realize he has questions. Big ones. And no one in Newcago can give him answers. Now David will go on a quest even more dangerous than the fight against Steelheart to get his answers. (Hardcover, Ages 12 and up)
I Was Here, by Gayle Forman
Like her New York Times bestselling If I Stay, Gayle Forman's I Was Here is a captivating story about losing people we love, redefining the meaning of family, and figuring out a way to move forward even when we're powerless to change difficult circumstances. (Hardcover, Ages 14 and up)
Looking for Alaska Special 10th Anniversary Edition, by John Green
Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. Winner of multiple awards including the Printz Medal, this stunning debut marked #1 bestselling author John Green's arrival as a groundbreaking new voice in contemporary fiction. This special anniversary edition includes original content by the author and others, as well as answers to readers' frequently asked questions.
(Hardcover, Ages 12 and up)
Seraphina, by Rachel Hartman
In the kingdom of Goredd, dragons and humans live and work side by side - while below the surface, tensions and hostility simmer. Lyrical, imaginative, and wholly original, this New York Times bestseller with eight starred reviews is not to be missed. Now in paperback, Rachel Hartman's award-winning debut will have you looking at dragons as you've never imagined them before.... (Paperback, Ages 12 and up)
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BEGINNING & MIDDLE READERS
Waiting for Unicorns, by Beth Hautala
When twelve-year-old Talia-still reeling from the death of her mother-is forced to travel with her emotionally distant whale-researcher father to the Arctic for the summer, she begins to wonder if the broken pieces inside of her will ever begin to heal. A rich and poignant story about opening up-to new people, to second chances, to moving forward with life. (Hardcover, Ages 10 and Up.)
 I Totally Funniest: A Middle School Story, by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
Jamie Grimm is back and better than ever in the third episode of James Patterson's bestselling I FUNNY series. Finding himself one step closer to his dream of being the best kid comic in the world, Jamie faces his biggest challenge yet. (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
Minecraft for Dummies, by Jesse Stay
Whether you play to win or just like to explore, there is a style of Minecraft that will spark your imagination. Create or destroy, make war or peace, attack or defend - the game is whatever you want it to be. If you're ready to leave your mark on this digital universe, Minecraft For Dummies is the primer you need to get up to speed. (Paperback, All Ages.)
Stella by Starlight, by Sharon Draper
When the Ku Klux Klan's unwelcome reappearance rattles Stella's segregated southern town, bravery battles prejudice in this Depression-era tour de force from Sharon Draper, the New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind.
"Storytelling at its finest." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW (Hardcover, Ages 9-13.)
Story Thieves, by James Riley
A hilarious, action-packed series launches with a story-within-a-story, from the bestselling author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy. James Riley expertly creates a dual adventure in both our world and the fictional world where the stakes couldn't be higher, the characters are relatable and endearing, and the laughs come every page. (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
The Terrible Two, by Mac Barnett, Jory John & Kevin Cornell
Miles Murphy is not happy to be moving to Yawnee Valley, a sleepy town that's famous for one thing and one thing only: cows. In his old school, everyone knew him as the town's best prankster, but Miles quickly discovers that Yawnee Valley already has a prankster, and a great one. If Miles is going to take the title from this mystery kid, he is going to have to raise his game. (Hardcover, Ages 8-12.)
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RAISING PASSIONATE READERS
 Three Little Words, by Clemency Pearce & Rosalind Beardshaw
Perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime a hug is required! What are the three little words that make everything better? I Love You! Preschoolers will love snuggling with their families and counting all the ways that the three little words "I love you" can solve most every childhood concern. (Picture Book, Ages 3 to 7)
 Zombie in Love 2 +1, by Kelly DiPucchio & Scott Campbell
Mommy, Daddy, and a new baby makes three! A heartwarming-and hair-raising-tale of undead parenting from the bestselling author and illustrator of Zombie in Love, which Kirkus Reviews called "clever and delightfully gross." (Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8)
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