• Matthew Thorsen ©️ Seven Days
• Renée Reiner and Michael DeSanto, co-owners of Phoenix Books

Phoenix Books — Locally owned bookstores are national treasures, and Phoenix is no exception. Owners Mike DeSanto and Renee Reiner stock their shelves with the latest and greatest reads, often highlighting Vermont authors.

Other Finalists

• Bear Pond Books (Montpelier)
• Bear Pond Books (Stowe)
• Bridgeside Books
• The Flying Pig Bookstore
• The Vermont Book Shop