Many years ago, two long-running independent bookstores in Rutland closed their doors within a couple years of each other. Book King had been open for more than 40 years, and Annie’s Book Stop for more than 30. But a couple years later, Rutland rallied together to bring a bookstore back.

When Phoenix Books opened smack in the middle of downtown at 2 Center St. in 2015, with its beautiful marble facade and cozy interior, it was front-page news. The bookstore is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Rutland this year.

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