Phoenix Books Holiday Review

Flight BehaviorOne of our favorite authors, Barbara Kingsolver (The Lacuna, The Poisonwood Bible) returns with her latest story, Flight Behavior ($28.99, HarperCollins, 978-0-062-12426-5). Dellarobia Turnbow is a petite, razor-sharp 29-year-old who nurtured worldly ambitions before becoming pregnant and marrying at seventeen. Now, after more than a decade of tending to small children on a failing farm in rural Tennessee, oppressed by poverty, isolation and her husband’s antagonistic family, she has surrendered

As she sets out for a tryst, she instead walks into a forested

She is suddenly empowered in a way that leads to blunt and confrontational engagement with her family, her church, her

Back to Blood

published, Tom Wolfe was able to capture the way we live like no other … and he hasn’t let up since. His latest novel, Back to Blood ($30, Little Brown, 978-0-316-03631-3), reveals the underbelly of today’s Miami, with a cast of characters like the Cuban mayor and the black police chief; an ambitious young journalist and his Yale-marinated editor; an Anglo sex-addiction psychiatrist and his Latina nurse

from Haiti and her Creole-spouting, gang-banger little brother; a billionaire porn addict; “de-skilled” conceptual artists; ex-New Yorkers at an “Active Adult” condo; and a nest of shady Russians. According to

the Los Angeles Times, “Wolfe’s

literature, not just fast but deep. He hears the cacophony of our modern lives.” Back to Blood is a brilliant, spot-on, scrupulous, and

often hilarious reckoning with our times.

Sweet ToothWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for his novel , Ian McEwan now introduces us to another female protagonist, about to learn that espionage is the ultimate seduction. In the midst of the Cold War in 1972, Serena Frome’s beauty and intelligence make her the ideal recruit for MI5, England’s legendary intelligence agency,

writers whose politics align with those of the government. The

literary circle of a promising young writer named Tom Haley. She loves his stories, and soon after, begins to love the man. How long can she conceal her undercover life? In Sweet Tooth ($26.95, Nan Talese, 978-0-385-53682-0), Ian McEwan once again dazzles us in this deft and witty story of betrayal and intrigue, love and the invented self.

Big Books of the Year

He hears the cacophony of our modern lives.” brilliant, spot-on, scrupulous, and

often hilarious reckoning with our times.

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Look Inside For …Phoenix Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Noteworthy New Novels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Books, the Fabric of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Young & Full of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Understanding Our World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The Art of Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Staff Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Gift Giving Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back page

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Dear Booklover,Big News for Burlington Book Lovers: The big news ofthe year, of course, is that we have two Phoenix Booksstores in the area. In case you missed it, there is now abrand new, locally owned, independent bookstore indowntown Burlington that continues the tradition ofPhoenix Books Essex. Visit Phoenix Books Burlingtonat 191 Bank Street and shop for holiday books andgifts. Or shop at our Essex store in the Essex Shoppes& Cinema. Both stores are simply unique; try them outand you will understand what we mean.

Thanks for Your Support: Thank you to all the friends,followers and supporters of Phoenix Books. We wouldespecially like to thank the forward thinking, visionaryfolks who provided the financial support to make thenew Phoenix Books Burlington a reality. There are stilltwo ways for you to provide real financial support tothe new store: One is to purchase $1,000 worth ofbooks in advance and redeem that credit over time;this comes with a free book club membership good fora 10% discount on your purchases. The second way tohelp sustain Phoenix Books Burlington is to buy a 5-year book club membership for $100, which earns youa 10% discount for the life of the membership. Both ofthese options are good at both locations, Essex andBurlington, and are effective ways to ensure that yourcommunity bookstore continues to be successful.

Proud To Be A CSE: Phoenix Books Burlington isincredibly proud to be a Community SupportedEnterprise. Since opening our doors in May 2012,we’ve had many people tell us how happy they are tohave a new indie in town. In fact, many members ofour community helped to create our bookstore withfinancial support; that is what a Community SupportedEnterprise is. That Phoenix Books Burlington is a suc-cessful CSE is one of many reasons why this area issuch a wonderful place to live.

Line up for KOBO: Look for an exciting new productcoming into the bookstores. The Kobo E-reader will bearriving any day. Phoenix Books is proud to partnerwith the American Booksellers Association and Koboto offer our customers a way to own an e-reader whilesupporting a local bookstore. Think Kobo before youenslave yourself to the proprietary Kindle. Kobo is theequivalent of e-reader freedom. Our supporters willbe able to buy e-books from us as well when they buy aKobo. And we will sell chargers and cases too.

Best Wishes: As a last note we would like to say,“Wishing our hard-working booksellers, enthusiasticsupporters and loyal customers, a hale, hearty andhealthy holiday season and new year.”

Thank you again for your ongoing support,

Mike andReneePS: Don't forget to shop locally online at

www.phoenixbooks.biz!

Phoenix FeaturesA selection of titles from Phoenix’s amazing line-up of author events during 2012.Autographed copies of most of these books are available, but quantities are limited,

so stop by soon to get them while they last!American Elf 4by James KochalkaThe long-awaited return of American Elf, from Burlington’s own James Kochalka!

Birds of a Lesser Paradiseby Megan Mayhew BergmanIndie Next Choice. Vermont author with national notices and reviews. Rising star at Simon and Schuster.

How Does Sleep Come?by Jeanne C. BlackmoreFor the youngest folks on your list, a beautiful book from a local author.

Burlington: A Sense of Place by Paul BoisvertBeautiful photos from a nationally recognized photographer who lives right here in the Green Mountain state.

Song of the Vikingsby Nancy Marie BrownA must-read for history buffs!

Musings of a Vermont Nutritionistby Dr. Lyn CarewSift the wheat from the chaff of nutritional fads, facts, and fiction.

The Mindful Carnivoreby Tovar CerulliThe perfect gift for your favorite vegan – and your favorite hunter!

Slow Democracyby Susan Clark & Woden TeachoutBring decision-making back home.

Edward Hopper in Vermontby Bonnie ClauseOur second coffee table choice. Beautiful artwork.

The Ultimate Self-Sufficiency Handbookby Abigail GehringA gorgeous smorgasbord of DIY from Vermont’s own self-sufficiency maven.

I Was Thinking… Travels in the World of Ideasby Peter GilbertBrush up on everything from Shakespeare to smartphones with the Executive Director of the Vermont Humanities Council.

Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbsby Rosemary GladstarThink health care can’t be cheap, easy, and effective? With this book it can be!

Privacy by Garret KeizerA compact, friendly guide to a big subject. Inspiring andarticulate.

Vermont Wild 3by Megan PriceThe first two volumes were runaway bestsellers: ‘Nuff said, eh?

Paradise City by Archer MayorYou can’t go wrong with Vermont icon Archer Mayor! The latest in the Joe Gunther series, this book also reads well as a stand-alone.

ADAMBookseller, EssexA Working Theory of Loveby Scott Hutchins Lucky Jimby Kingsley Amis

BETHChildren’s Book Buyer & IT DirectorBear Has a Story to Tellby Erin SteadMoonbirdby Phillip Hoose

BILLYBookseller, BurlingtonBilly Lynn’s LongHalftime Walkby Ben FountainCloud Atlasby David Mitchell

CHRISTYBookseller, BurlingtonWaging Heavy Peaceby Neil YoungLet’s Do Nothingby Tony Fucile

COLLEENFloor Manager, Essex;Sideline Buyer; GalleryCoordinatorLovabye Dragonby Barbara JoosseThe Giver by Lois Lowry

DANBookseller, EssexThe Dirty Streets ofHeavenby Tad WilliamsAmerica Againby Stephen Colbert

DONNABookseller, EssexDivergentby Veronica RothEonaby Alison Goodman

EVELYNBookseller, BurlingtonWinner-Take-All Politicsby Jacob Hacker & Paul PiersonKilling Lincolnby Bill O’Reilly

HEATHERBookseller, EssexBear in Loveby Daniel PinkwaterThe Snow Childby Eowyn Ivey

KARIBookseller, Burlington & EssexA Wrinkle In Time(graphic novel adaptation) by Hope LarsonDaytripperby Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba

KATHYBookseller, EssexSky Color by Peter H.ReynoldsQuietby Susan Cain

KELLYCafé Manager, EssexThe Lady Of The Riversby Phillipa GregoryThe Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian

KITBookseller, EssexWild Chickens and Petty Tyrantsby Arnie KozakRunning With theMind of Meditation

by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

KRISTENEvents Coordinator &Marketing ManagerHouse Held Up By Treesby Ted KooserRosemaryGladstar’sMedicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar

LEIGH ANNBookseller, Essex Are You My Mother by Alison Bechdel Cat’s Eyeby Margaret Atwood

MIKEOwner & Book BuyerThe Art Forgerby Barbara ShapiroZorro Gets an Outfitby Carter Goodrich

NICKBookseller, BurlingtonEvery Dayby David LevithanThe Fault in Our Starsby John Green

PHILBookseller, Burlington & EssexTelegraph Avenue by Michael ChabonThis Is How You Lose Herby Junot Diaz

RACHEL F.Bookseller, BurlingtonInterruptingChickenby David Ezra SteinThe Likeness by Tana French

RACHEL O.Bookseller, EssexStockholm Octavoby Karen EngelmannOtter and Odderby James Howe

RENEEOwnerThe Buddha in the Atticby Julie OtsukaHandling Sinby Michael Malone

SCOUTBookseller, BurlingtonExtra Yarnby Mac BarnettHark! A Vagrantby Kate Beaton

SEANBookseller, BurlingtonThe Name of the Windby Patrick RothfussThe Shadow of the Windby Carlos Ruiz Zafon

TODFloor Manager, BurlingtonKrakenby China MievilleGone Girl by Gillian Flynn

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cal·en·dar (noun)

A system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or adminis-trative purposes. This is done by giving names to periods of time, typicallydays, weeks, months, and years.

We offer a wide variety of calendar styles, sizes, and themes. Stop andlook at our amazing selection: family, art, kids, sports, animals, page aday, moleskine, Vermont, humor, inspirational and much more. Weknow you’ll find something to suit your needs or for that someone onyour shopping list.

Cards • Journals • Gift wrapping • Gift bags and tissue • InvitesYour preference of polka dots over stripes shouldn’t stop at your wardrobechoices. Whether you’re writing correspondence to an acquaintance or a per-sonal note to a close friend, your stationery makes a statement about who youare and what you stand for. Browse through our collection of cards, boxednotes, and gift wrap...you’ll be glad you did.

Discover our ever-expanding collection of Vermont fine art and photogra-phy, as well as locally-made pottery, jewelry and painted stemware. With awide variety of subjects and styles you will find a thoughtful gift for thathard-to-buy-for person.

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Phoenix is more than just books. Aromatic or unscented candles create a festiveglow for the holidays. Luxurious fair trade silk and cotton scarves make lovely gifts.Stay warm this winter with our wool hats, mittens, and socks. Many of our lines arefrom fair trade companies based in Burlington (Hope for Women & U.S. SherpaInternational). Shopping at Phoenix Books creates a positive force in both local andglobal communities.

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