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New & Notable Titles
Click on any of the images below for details on these and more new books!
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Martha the Talking Dog visited for Children's Book Week in May.
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Dear Friends,
We're delighted to share with you the news that Mike and Renee have added Misty Valley Books in Chester, Vermont to our family of bookstores! Please come by and visit Misty Valley's wonderful booksellers, Kim, Amanda, John, and Sylvan, at this iconic Vermont shop.
With long summer days rolling in, books are the ultimate carefree entertainment: They're portable, long-lasting, and tough, and you don't have to put a book in a special bin when you go through airport security! Books are also a light-handed way to pass on advice to the graduate in your life, or to say thank you to your favorite dad, so if you're searching for a gift, please don't hesitate to stop by. We're happy to help!
Sincerely,
Mike, Renee, Adam, Ali, Amaal, Amanda, Beth, Bianca, Christy, Colleen, Donna, Drew, Eliza, Erik, Heather, JoAnna, Johanna, John, Kaitlin, Kari, Kathy, Kelly, Kim, Kristen, Laura, Lynn, Maggie, Michael, Monika, Phil, Rachel F., Rachel O., Rachel T., Rebecca, Sean, Sylvan, Tod, Tricia, Wendy, and Will
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VISIT US IN CHESTER!
Phoenix Books adds Misty Valley Books in Chester, VT to its growing family of bookstores
 Mike DeSanto and Renee Reiner, the owners of Phoenix Books, have purchased Chester's Misty Valley Books. Mike and Renee met with Lynne and Bill Reed - who bought the Chester landmark in 2001 - for the closing on Monday, May 16th. "Twenty-one years ago," says Renee, "as Mike and I embarked on this adventure, we considered buying Misty Valley Books from the original owners, Dwight Currie and Michael Kohlmann. So it feels like we've come full circle. We are so delighted to have Misty Valley as part of our Phoenix family!"
 "It feels fitting to keep Misty Valley going and growing as part of our goal to preserve local independent bookstores and strengthen the communities hosting the stores," adds Mike. "We hope to complete the transition with no interruption in the high level of service Chester and the surrounding communities have seen over the years. Bill and Lynne Reed have lovingly owned and operated this iconic New England independent bookstore, and our intent is to keep intact all the traditions surrounding the store while adding a few new ideas from the experience of owning and operating three other stores in Rutland, Essex and Burlington. The wonderful programming, especially New Voices and Vermont Voices, will continue, with guidance from the Reeds, we hope. The present staff has been invited to stay on, so customers may not even notice the change in ownership. We look forward to serving the community for many years to come." Read more. Photos courtesy chestertelegraph.org. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
June highlights at Phoenix Books
Please join us at Phoenix Books Burlington for:
- Jamberry Story Time (6/4)
Join us for story time and berry celebration! In partnership with City Market. All ages are welcome to this free event. - Thomas Christopher Greene: If I Forget You (6/14)
Celebrate the launch of this new novel by the acclaimed author of The Headmaster's Wife. Ticketed. - Maeve Kim: Ivy's Optics (6/22)
A new novel about love of nature, love of Vermont, love of birding, and love between Ivy and a "surly newcomer" to her monthly bird walk. - Kate Daloz: We Are As Gods (6/28)
Back to the land in 1970s Vermont. Ticketed. - Tao Orion: Beyond the War on Invasive Species (6/30)
Calling all gardeners, farmers, and concerned citizens! Join the permaculture designer, teacher, homesteader for a talk on holistic management of invasives. Ticketed.
Visit Phoenix Books Essex for:
- Elizabeth & James Wallace:
Garth Williams, American Illustrator (6/2)
Learn about the life of the beloved illustrator of stories like Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, and the Little House booksFree. - Donna McDermid: Rock Painting Workshop (6/23)
Join us for the first in a series of artistic workshops exploring the natural world around us. Have you ever picked up a rock and thought it looked like a turtle or a bear? This first workshop will show you the techniques needed to bring out the form hidden within these rocks. Ticketed.
 
Find our complete June events schedule here, on our website.
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BOOKSTORE BINGO
A Summer Reading Program
 Kids entering 4th-8th grade in the fall are invited to play Bookstore Bingo this summer! Read books to achieve "BINGO:"
- Complete 1 line or 4 corners and kids get a free advance reading copy (while supplies last).
- Complete the outer border and enter to win a $25 gift card and other great prizes.
- Complete the entire card and enter to win a $50 gift card and other great prizes
Come on in to Phoenix Books to sign up and get your Bingo card! Sign-up begins today, but feel free to join throughout the summer.
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TAKE A LITERARY TOUR OF VERMONT
Introducing the Vermont Independent Bookstore Passport
 Looking for a great summer road trip? Take a literary tour of Vermont's independent bookstores, from Bartleby's Books to Yankee Bookshop. Phoenix Books Burlington, Essex, and Rutland, as well as Misty Valley Books, are all included on the passport, alongside a plethora of other wonderful Vermont bookshops. By checking off enough of the locations on your passport, you can win great prizes like an "I'd rather be reading: I support Vermont's independent bookstores" reusable shopping bag, so you can shop for your next great read in style! Pick up your FREE passport at Phoenix Books or any of the 20 independent bookstores in Vermont and get started today! Read more.
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GIFT OF THE MONTH
Pens! The perfect gift for grads, dads, and anyone who loves the written word.
 Yes, the rumors are true! Phoenix Books is now offering a wide array of writing implements to our customers in our Burlington and Essex locations. These pens range from inexpensive gel pens, ballpoints, and rollerballs to fountain pens for newbies and experienced enthusiasts alike. We're also stocked up on ink cartridges and bottled fountain pen ink, along with a variety of other supplies. We'd like to introduce you to the two lines of fountain pens we're carrying:
 Lamy is a German pen manufacturer, known for their starter fountain pens which come in a lot of fun colors. Every year, Lamy releases special editions of these pens and inks, which many fans enjoy collecting. The latest special edition is the gorgeous Dark Lilac Lamy Safari. (Six of of these were purchased by Phoenix booksellers the very first day we had them in the store!) The nibs for Lamy pens can be easily removed and swapped, allowing you to customize your pens for different writing effects, including calligraphy.  Pilot pens will be familiar to many of you. We should have something for everyone from our selection of Pilot pens and inks. One product of note is the Pilot Metropolitan, a starter fountain pen which represents the best value for a fountain pen on the market. It comes in several colors and patterns, and we've stocked all of them! |
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Louise Penny, the author of the Chief Inspector Gamache series, will visit Burlington this summer.
 This July 26th, Phoenix Books will welcome celebrated mystery author Louise Penny for the paperback release of her latest Chief Inspector Gamache novel, The Nature of the Beast! Join us for Louise Penny's only Vermont appearance on this book tour.
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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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