Phoenix Books — Like a certain bird rising from the ashes of a decimated print media landscape (thnx, internet), Phoenix Books has been plying Vermonters with sweet, sweet paper pages since opening its Essex location in 2007. Since then, married owners Mike DeSanto and Renee Reiner have expanded to Burlington (in 2012) and Rutland (in 2015) — and purchased Misty Valley Books in Chester this year. Judging by the growth of their mini empire — and your votes — it seems like Vermonters have had their say: Books are here to stay. (And if you’re in the market for cards and quirky gifts, Phoenix has those, too!)
Phoenix Books & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Aug 2, 2023
Phoenix Books
| Aug 3, 2022
Phoenix Books
| Jul 31, 2019
Phoenix Books
| Aug 1, 2018
Phoenix Books
| Aug 2, 2017
Phoenix Books (Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Aug 5, 2015
Phoenix Books (Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Jul 30, 2014
Phoenix Books (Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Jul 30, 2013
Crow Bookshop (Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Aug 7, 2012
Crow Bookshop & Bear Pond Books
| Aug 3, 2011
Barnes & Noble (South Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Jul 30, 2010
Barnes & Noble & Bear Pond Books
| Feb 20, 2009
Borders Books & Music (Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Jul 30, 2008
Crow Bookshop (Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Jul 25, 2007
Barnes & Noble Booksellers (South Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Aug 9, 2006
Barnes & Noble Booksellers (South Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Aug 10, 2005
Barnes & Noble Booksellers (South Burlington) & Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
| Jul 28, 2004
Crow Bookshop
| Jul 22, 2003