What food was considered scandalous if consumed by women in public during the Renaissance? Why is the Bellini called the Bellini? How did the Colosseum get its name?
Phoenix Books is thrilled to present an evening with Dr. Peter Hogenkamp for a discussion of his latest novel, The Vatican Secret, an explosive thriller full of treachery, international conspiracy and non-stop action.
There is a nuclear weapon in the hands of the Vatican City's deadliest enemy. And time is running out to stop an attack...
Join us as we kick off summer and summer reading with novelists Erika Montgomery and Orly Konig!
Eden Seciality Ciders and Phoenix Books present American Cider: A Virtual Tasting and Discusson, featuring authors Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo, along with Eden Specialty Ciders’ Founder Eleanor Leger will lead a virtual tasting and deep dive discussion into the current world of American cider. From orchards to apple varieties, dry ciders to ice ciders, learn more about this distinctive beverage, while tasting some of America’s best ciders!
Join us for an evening of poetry with Vermont poet Angela Patten as we celebrate the release of her most recent collection of poetry, The Oriole & the Ovenbird. 
Grab some origami paper* and join us for a fun, all-ages workshop with renowned origami artist and author Joel Stern! Fold-along with Joel as he shows us how to create 5 animals from his most recent kit, My First Origami Animals Kit: Speedy the Turtle, Downy the Duck, Grasshopper Gus, Patches the Panda, and Clara Cluckworthy.
*if you don't have any origami paper at home, cut some sheets to 6" squares to use for the event.
Phoenix Books is honored to host journalist John Woodrow Cox for a discussion of his timely and critically important new book, Children Under Fire. John will be in conversation with reporter Daniel Dale from CNN's Washington Bureau.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Based on the acclaimed series—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize—an intimate account of the devastating effects of gun violence on our nation’s children, and a call to action for a new way forward
Phoenix Books is honored to present an evening of poetry with Madeleine May Kunin. Please join us to celebrate the release of her debut collection of poetry, Red Kite, Blue Sky.
John & Jennifer Churchman will be joining us from Moonrise Farm for a very special story time featuring their new book, The Happy Garden: Best Friends!
Follow the story of a little frog named Oliver and baby caterpillar Flora as she makes her transformation into a beautiful monarch butterfly. Watch their journey unfold in this heartwarming tale of friendship, and unconditional love while growing up in The Happy Garden.
Join us for a special story time with Andrea Wang and Jason Chin to celebrate the release of their new picture book, Watercress!
Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family’s Chinese Heritage.
