July @ Librairie Phoenix

Socials, celebrations, meet-ups & more!

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Librairie Phoenix
July 02, 2025

This week at Phoenix, we’re unveiling a new look, a slightly revised name, and celebrating and commemorating everyone who has inspired and made Phoenix possible. Let’s get into it →

This brilliant storefront was put together with the wonderful skills of Alexandra Whitebean, Mallory M. & Kevin Ponce Melendez.

We want to welcome you to the next incarnation of Phoenix, where the literary meets the enchanting. Consider this newsletter your monthly invitation to explore a space brimming with wonder, wisdom, sparkle, and whimsy. Each Librairie Phoenix monthly newsletter will invite you to infuse your social calendar with a touch of serendipity, offering ways to connect with authors, artists, and the community. We’ll share some stories and reflections crafted with care and humour. We're delighted to have you accompany us on this transformation journey and excited to share some of the literary, artistic, musical and cultural treasures we're curating for you along the way.

Art We’re Loving Recently:
The distinctive hand-drawn original art of C. Steen, you’ll find some examples of this artist around the bookstore this week!

The stunningly beautiful paintings of artist Autumn Sky are coming soon to a bookstore near you 😉 !

Books We’re Loving Lately:

  • Seat Of The Soul by Gary Zukav

  • Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood: A memoir by Trevor Noah

  • Finding The Mother Tree: Discovering The Wisdom Of The Forest by Suzanne Simard

  • Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self To Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy

  • What The Dog Saw & Other Adventures by Malcolm Gladwell

🌟 Spotlight On New Arrivals:

  • We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby (Humour)

  • Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Historical fiction)

  • The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller (Contemporary fiction)

  • My Murder by Katie Williams (Mystery/thriller, speculative fiction)

  • Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb (Fantasy fiction)

  • Inspiring Stories for Amazing Girls: A Motivational Book about Courage, Confidence & Friendship by Eva Kinsley (Children’s fiction)

  • Green City: People, Nature & Urban Places by Mary Soderstrom (Mtl Author)

  • Zero Repeat Forever by G.S. Prendergast (Canadian Sci-fi, young adult)

Phoenix’s Top 5 reading recommendations this month:

  1. What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience & Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey

  2. Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, M.D.

  3. The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

  4. Handmade Marketplace: How to sell your crafts locally, globally & online by Cari Chapin

  5. Haunted Safari: Monster’s Paradise by J. Burrello

Sweet message from Mel to you all!

Melanie has wrapped up — but you will still be able to find her work around Phoenix under Phoenix Curiosities, on Instagram and when she returns to host Chimera or pops in for a movie night with Cinema Phoenix. Which reminds me! Grab your hot texts and recent rhymes, cause the next Chimera is July 10th, and we are celebrating its 2nd anniversary, baby! Come ready for some surprises!

(Re)Discover Maria's Marvellous Closet at Phoenix!

We're thrilled to announce that Marvellous Maria will be keeping her usual spot at Phoenix, and she's bringing some incredible items just in time for summer! Get ready to refresh your collection with her latest curated selections and creations. You'll discover a rotating array of:

  • Unique vintage clothing and accessories! Refresh your wardrobe with one-of-a-kind pieces.

  • Unearth some charming vintage household items, treasures to add character to your home.

  • Plus, new handcrafted items like her super-soft sleep masks made from cozy flannel in fun prints, chic bucket bags in bright, summery patterns, and coordinating scrunchies for a stylish look!

New items are added every week, so there's always something new to explore from Maria's Marvellous Closet. Come by Librairie Phoenix and browse all the treasures in store!  

Phoenix Events In July

Starting hot! We’re getting a new look! Swing by to peek at what’s new. Plus, Phoenix is hopping with events in July.

July 2 - 2-4 pm Silent Book Club (Elders) Come in for a relaxing space to read, to browse books and cool off. (We have a pretty nice AC now, just sayin’.)

July 4 - Phoenix Ascension Party! 5-9 pm We’re celebrating you! The people who make Phoenix possible. Come share some stories about your favourite moments in the bookstore.

July 5 - Aurora returns for tarot & mediumship readings, Saturday, sign up day of at Phoenix or message Aurora via the event page to RSVP.

July 6 - Vedic Astrology with Chitra Prasad. Sign up at Phoenix or by emailing us at [email protected]. Only a few spots left!

July 6th - Silent Book Club (Youth), 2 pm-4 pm. Bring your young ones to explore our jungle-themed book nook and take some time to read.

July 8th - We’re drawing upon some new inspirations and continuing the life drawing meetup from 4-6 pm on Tuesday.

July 9th - 2-4 pm Silent Book Club (Elders). Cool your summer toes with a reading break. Have a seat and read, no speaking required.

July 10th - CHIMERA Open Mic (2nd Anniversary celebration) Sign up starts at 6 pm

July 11th - Writing Against War Community Conversation (Evolving. More information to be announced soon).

July 12th VIME Delicious will be serving up some plant-based and vegan yummy treats outside Phoenix, afternoon of the 12th and inside Phoenix from 3-5pm Part 2 of Amy Zhou’s Well Read, Well Spoken charisma workshop and bookstore social series, exploring the art of eye contact.

July 13th Youth Silent Book Club 2-4 pm - Great moment to check out the kids’ book nook, as it becomes increasingly more like a plush jungle of stories and wild animals.

July 15th NDG French Conversation Group Meetup 4:30-7:30 pm - Come practice speaking French and make new friends with the friendliest group of conversationalists.

July 16th Silent Book Club (Elders) 2-4 pm Come in, be comfy, read awhile 😄 

July 17th Part 3 of the Charisma Workshop & Bookstore social series hosted by Amy Zhou. This evening’s topic is: “How to move from small talk to conversation” .

July 18th - EUPHONIC musical and performance poetry open mic, bring your words and your rhythm! Sign-up starts at 6 pm.

July 19th - Lynn Kerr’s Art Table - Featuring Art by Lynn and maybe music if it’s a nice sunny afternoon 😃 

July 20th - Silent Book Club (Youth) 2-4 pm No need to confirm or converse. Just read.

July 23 - Silent Book Club (Elders) 2-4 pm No need to confirm or converse. Just find a book you want to read and make the time.

July 24th - International Self Care Day & Cinema Phoenix @ 7 pm

July 29th - 4:30 -7:30 pm NDG French Conversation Group Meetup. Come connect and converse!

July 31st - 5th installment in the charisma workshop & bookstore social series with Amy Zhou. This evening’s topic is: “How to flip a microaggression”

In warmth & illumination, Raven