These events all took place at our Rutland store.
Short and sweet, but packed with good stuff -- folklore, friendship, endearing characters, adventure and triumph, and delightful graphics.
The Woman in the Purple Skirt by writer Natsuko Imamura is a mystery wrapped in a drama, wrapped in a fascinating character study. You'll want to take your time with this one, but you may not be able to! I couldn't put it down.
This anthology of Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous tales promises marvelous things, and it does not disappoint. Come for the 2SQ utopia, stay for the bioengineered AI rats. - Jennica, Rutland
Clark's alt-history Cairo positively glitters in this tale of magic, monsters, and one unstoppable lady detective. There is more than enough mystery, treachery, and romance in this book to sustain even the most voracious reader. -Jennica, Rutland
This is the kind of fantasy story you devour in one sitting, then flip over and begin again. I read my childhool copy until it fell apart.
This is one of the loveliest stories I've ever had the pleasure of reading, with illustrations that will take your breath away. It's cozy, it's hopeful, it's sweet. - Jennica, Rutland
Calling all kids!
Join us for the Winter Fest Downtown Rutland Story Walk™ featuring Once Upon a Winter Day by Liza Woodruff.
How to participate:
1. Pick up a copy of the Story Walk map and worksheet at Phoenix Books Rutland or print a copy from the attached file.
2. Starting at Phoenix Books, read the pages in merchant windows and answer the questions according to the location number.
Calling all kids!
Phoenix Books Rutland is hosting a Storybook Character Scavenger Hunt around downtown Rutland from Saturday, September 26 - Saturday, October 3 as part of our 5th Anniversary celebration. Find 15 of your favorite characters, including Pete the Cat, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Dog Man "hidden" in storefront windows in the downtown area. Please be sure to observe social distancing guidelines.
How to participate:
It really is ultimate, and I'm not vegan; though, I enjoy a mostly plant diet and I love the vibrancy of beets. I had never had a blender but got one two days before quarantine started and have been lucky to use it for all sorts of recipes!
Interesting story that jumps back and forth in time, with a neat wrap up at the end!
