Seven Daysies Awards: Best bookstore, 2025

Seven Daysies Awards

Best bookstore

Phoenix Books

Best bookstore
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)
  • Crow Bookshop
  • Flying Pig Bookstore
  • Northshire Bookstore