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Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! Here at Phoenix Books, we're looking back on an extraordinary year, which included opening our third location, Phoenix Books Rutland. We hope that your year was a good one, and that you're looking forward to an even better 2016.
All three Phoenix Books locations are closed today (New Year's Day) in celebration of the holiday, but we'll be back to normal business hours tomorrow. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this newsletter: You'll find a run-down of our upcoming events this January, a look back at some of our favorite titles of 2015, congratulations to two Phoenix booksellers, and some inspiration for your own New Year's resolutions.
Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Ali, Beth, Bianca, Christy, Colleen, Donna, Eliza, Erik, Heather, JoAnna, Johanna, Kaitlin, Kari, Kelly, Kristen, Laura, Lynn, Maggie, Michael, Monika, Phil, Rachel F., Rachel O., Rachel T., Rebecca, Sean,
Tod, Tricia, Wendy, and Will
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January highlights at Phoenix Books
 We're thrilled to bring Chris Bohjalian's Rock-n-Roll Book Tour to Burlington with an event at the Fletcher Free Library on 1/21. A captivating, chilling story about shame and scandal, The Guest Room - which will be available for sale starting January 5th - is a riveting novel from one of our greatest storytellers.
Phoenix Books Burlington will host several events this month, starting with Sharyl Green's launch celebration for You Can't Lock Up the Moon on 1/13. On 1/14, Jeffrey Amestoy will discuss his new book Slavish Shore: The Odyssey of Richard Henry Dana Jr. On 1/27, world record-breaking triathlete Karen Newman will celebrate the Vermont launch event for her memoir Just Three Words. We'll round out the month when Samantha Hunt visits for a talk on her new novel Mr. Splitfoot (1/28).
Phoenix Books Rutland will also host a book talk on Slavish Shore (1/20). Born in Rutland, Jeffrey Amestoy has served as Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court and is a Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School.
Find our complete January events schedule here, on our website.
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2015 BESTSELLERS & STAFF PICKS
Local authors & new booksellers at Phoenix Books
 Our 2015 bestsellers here at Phoenix Books have been rich in local titles, including many books by authors who are long-time favorites here at Phoenix. The runaway bestseller for the year, though, was a debut title, John and Jennifer Churchman's Sweet Pea & Friends: The SheepOver. Filled with enchanting photo-illustrations, this picture book set on a farm right here in Essex, Vermont, has become a picture book phenomenon and enchanted readers of all ages . Click here to peruse a selection of our 2015 bestsellers.
 Our bookselling family has grown in 2015, thanks in large part to our new location in Rutland! You can find out what we've been reading over the past year - including lots of new books and some old favorites - right here, on our website. One notable pick is Syria: Remember Me, by Deborah Felmeth, which Renee calls "the most important book of the season." Keep an eye out for an event with Deborah in February!
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PHOENIX BOOKSELLERS RECOGNIZED
American Booksellers Association honors two
Phoenix Books staff members
 Kari received a scholarship to Winter Institute, which is an annual gathering of indie booksellers, publishers, and authors from across the country for four days of education and networking. This year's Institute is in Denver, Colorado from January 23rd through 26th.  Colleen was one of 87 booksellers (and the only bookseller in VT!) awarded a Holiday Bonus by James Patterson. Patterson said, "These holiday bonuses are my humble acknowledgement of the important work they do all year. Here's to you, booksellers, and to a joyful holiday season!" Congratulations to Kari and Colleen! |
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Making changes at the turn of the year
 What are your New Year's resolutions this year? Whether it's to start a new hobby, to get healthier, or to spend more time outdoors, we have books that can provide the tools and inspiration to make your resolution a reality. Here are a couple of examples: Brilliantly researched, impassioned, and accessible, Presence, by Amy Cuddy, is filled with stories of individuals who learned how to flourish during the stressful moments that once terrified them. Every reader will learn how to approach their biggest challenges with confidence instead of dread, and to leave them with satisfaction instead of regret.  Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary, by J. J. Pursell , includes advice on growing and foraging for healing plants and recommendations for plant-based formulations to fight common ailments, like muscle strain, anxiety, and insomnia. Whether you want to treat a wound or fight the common cold, taking charge of your health and well-being begins here.  In The Awakened Introvert, mindfulness expert and card-carrying introvert Arnie Kozak provides a comprehensive set of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral tools to help you maximize your introvert strengths (such as rich access to your interior) while minimizing your introvert weaknesses (such as a tendency toward worry and rumination). In the book, you'll learn powerful strategies to help you monitor your energy; recharge after social interactions; improve social and communication skills; and take advantage of your capacity for quiet reflection, and sweet, sweet solitude.
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Intrigued by one of the books featured in this newsletter?
Give us a ring at 872-7111 in Essex, 448-3350 in Burlington, or 855-8078 in Rutland so we can check the shelves and hold this book for you. If the book is sold out, we'll be happy to order a copy and call you when it's in. Special orders almost always come in quickly, and don't involve any extra fees.
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