June 24 – 26 —WOODSTOCK — Michael DeSanto and Renee Reiner have been chosen as the joint recipients of the 2022 Bookstock Vermont Literary Inspiration Award for their “outstanding inspiration to the literary prosperity and traditions of Vermont.” For more […]
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Chester’s Misty Valley Books joins Phoenix family of bookstores
CHESTER — The owners of Phoenix Books, an independent bookstore with locations in Essex, Burlington and Rutland, recently purchased Misty Valley Books in Chester, Vt. Michael DeSanto and Renee Reiner met with Lynne and Bill Reed — who bought the […]
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Phoenix Books begins new chapter in Rutland
RUTLAND — Phoenix Books officially opened its doors Monday, Sept. 28, to a crowd of supporters and customers anxious to support the store, independent bookselling and the ongoing revitalization of downtown Rutland. “It’s a spectacular addition to downtown and a symbol […]
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Tricia Huebner joins Phoenix Books Rutland ownership team
RUTLAND—Tricia Huebner, a Rutland community leader who has served a variety of local nonprofit organizations, will join Phoenix Books Rutland as the store manager and as minority owner with co-owners Michael DeSanto and her husband, Tom. In announcing her hiring […]