Specialties: Our Essex store includes a fabulous café and art gallery, as well as a wide range of new, recently published books for adults and children, whimsical stationery, toys and games. Established in 2007. Phoenix Books was established in 2007 on the principles of social responsibility, community, and sustainability, and is a proud member of Local First Vermont and Vermont Businesses for...Specialties: Our Essex store includes a fabulous café and art gallery, as well as a wide range of new, recently published books for adults and children, whimsical stationery, toys and games. Established in 2007. Phoenix Books was established in 2007 on the principles of social responsibility, community, and sustainability, and is a proud member of Local First Vermont and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. Phoenix Books Burlington and Phoenix Books Essex are locally-owned, independent bookstores. Our Essex location also houses a gallery and cafe. Whenever possible, Phoenix Books sources eco-friendly products from Fair Trade/Green Certified companies. Seven Days readers voted Phoenix Books the "Best Bookstore in Chittenden County" for the newspaper's 2013, 2014, and 2015 Daysie Awards.see more