Recycled Reading of Vermont Books & Instruments

12/03/2025

Hi everyone. If you go to my Go Fund Me, I've explained what happened and why I need help. If you are okay with doing so, please share this post.

Thank you so much,

Melissa

As an independent shop owner, asking for help does not come easily to me, but … Melissa Hernandez needs your support for Help Save Recycled Reading of Vermont

11/21/2025

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I'm still here, still recovering from diverticulitis, but so much better. It was rougher than when I had this two years ago. This time I spent 9 days in the hospital and the shop was closed for 5 weeks.

Please read this in its entirety for stock and store information.

I'm back at the store, I've been open 12:00-3:00, but open longer hours as I build up my strength. I hope to return to regular hours next week. I will still be closed on Tuesdays as usual. If the flag is out, I'm open even if it is outside of these hours. You can always call to make sure I'm here at 802-453-5982

If you are thinking about gift certificates from my shop for Christmas, I would be ever grateful if you could purchase them this month and come to see all the great books, toys, puzzles, instruments and games I already had in stock and those I received just before and after getting sick. Come in treat yourself to a great used book or a deck of cards, every purchase will help the shop to stay in business. Please pass along that I'm open again.

Pokémon! I still have ex Boxes, Build & Battle Decks, and Booster Packs of Mega Evolution 1 and now have all of the releases so far for Mega Evolution 2 - Phantasmal Flame as well Premium and ex Boxes.

Just before I got sick, I received several shipments of discount books. Great authors including Stephen King, Alice Hoffman, Kate Atkinson, Octavia Butler, Barbara Delinsky, Erin Hildebrand, and many others. I have a great selection of Vermont Books, History, and Classic Literature. I'm in the process getting out new stock of Children's books, toys, and games/puzzles. Also in, restock and new release jigsaw puzzles, 300-1000 pieces as well as 1500, 2000, 3000, and 4000 pieces.

New to the shop - Alvarez Ukuleles!

I will do my best to be open the hours stated above, but if you are driving a distance to come to the shop, you may want to call first. 802-453-5982.

Thanks much to everyone who has been concerned about me and wanting to help. I'm so very grateful to live in Bristol!

Melissa

07/21/2025

It's been a while. Hope everyone is doing well.

Check out this new Jesse Wells Song. Good, but what's happen to our country is not. Please share!

04/12/2025

Happy Spring (?) Everyone!

Much to tell you, so please read to the end.

You have one more week to pick up some great Easter basket items at Recycled Reading: Books, Excavation Dino & Dragon Eggs, Pokémon Booster Packs, Small Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Stickers, Plushies & Finger Puppets, Egg Shakers, Small Plus-Plus Building Sets, Crayons, Match Box Cars & Planes, Colorful Pencil Sharpeners, Mini Puzzles, Brain Teasers. Mini Science Kits and more. All sugar free and good for the kids!

I also have a selection of retro toys: Slinky, Rubik's Cube,
Mr & Mrs Potato Head, Magic Eight Ball (An Easter Egg Version as well!), Super Balls. and Barrel of Monkeys as well as lots of great Children's Games.

Also, there are hundreds of new arrival used books just in! I have two crates full of some wonderful used picture books, chapter books, as well as some great history, general fiction, and mystery titles. If you are looking for books on horses, I have many in stock and well-stocked gardening, nature and homesteading sections.

Still have a DVD or Blu-ray player? Come in and check out the box of like-new Blu-ray & DVDs that just came in. Marvel movies, action films, kids movies, and some anime. All at lower prices than you'll find on-line.

I'm working on pricing a shopping basket full of DVDs of all kinds of films and I still have many DVDs at 50% off the already discounted price!

New release building, science, crafting, and art kits in stock for a wide range of ages!

Please share this post!

Hope to see you soon!

Melissa

01/30/2025

What to feel good? Check out this song about Books!

In these challenging times, great to know that there are singer/songwriters like this out there! Check out his other songs if you like, modern day Dylan/Seeger. Songs for the people!

This song seems to have been written for me and you!.

10/12/2024

Support Local, Play Local!

New Board Game just in...The Exorcism at the House of Monkton Falls by Vermont game maker David Tepfer. Take on the role of paranormal investigator and work with your friends to find and banish an evil spirit from an old Monkton house. This is a highly rated cooperative game for 2-4 players.

Come get in the Halloween mood with some Halloween & Horror themed games. Also, come check out my large selection of games for all ages & skill levels.

08/02/2024

Summer Fun in Bristol with the Bristol River Picnic Giveaway!

It's the perfect time for a picnic by the river! Your favorite local businesses have put together an amazing bundle of goodies to help you enjoy the beautiful nature Bristol has to offer!

Here's what you can win:
- $50 in Bristol Bucks
- $50 in Bristol Farmers Market Bucks
- $50 gift certificate to EmeraldRose Grows grow shop
- $25 gift certificate to EmeraldRose Gifts
- $25 gift certificate to Simon Says
- Vintage wicker basket with leather handles
- Take the Plunge: An explorer’s guide to swimming holes of Vermont by David Hajdasz
- V Smiley Preserves cheese pairing pack (3 preserves included)
- Two (2) 4-packs of soda/seltzer, one with sugar, one without
- All-natural Green Mountain Tick Repellent
- Glow-in-the-dark Vermont frisbee
- 2 beautiful sun hats
- Turkish blanket
- 1 loaf of choice from Downhill Bread
= $470 value

HOW TO ENTER: I'll post this on Instagram as well.

1. Follow:






studiorose.gifts.vt




2. Like this post

3. Tag a friend in the comments (each tag is an extra entry)

4. Share this post on your story for an extra entry (don't forget to tag us!).

Giveaway ends 8/23. Winner will be announced on 8/26.

*must be 18 to enter
*must be a local resident or able to pick up the prize locally



Good Luck!

06/14/2024

Do you love audiobooks?

Try out libro.fm This audio book company is a huge supporter of independent bookshops and I'm now partnered with them. If you go through my storefront on their website, I will get a portion of every audiobook you buy!

It works the same as the huge corporate audio book company, except with libro.fm, your credits never expire and you can still support your local shop! When you join you get one book credit per month as well as a discount on the books. You can also buy books without being a member.

libro.fm is celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year with giveaways, merch, sales, and more! Buy your audiobooks while supporting your local bookshop while at home or away.

If you switch from your current audio book platform to libro.fm, you'll receive 2 free audiobooks! Also, stop by my shop to get a coupon code for a free audiobook.

Check them out here. libro.fm/recycledreadingofvt Under Explore Audiobooks, click on Play Lists to see my book recommendations.
Happy listening!

Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through Recycled Reading of Vermont.

06/05/2024

WORLD STRING CHANGE DAY, 2024!
Thursday, June 6th

Use on your social media and be entered to win a Taylor Guitar Prize Package!

Please tag Recycled Reading of Vermont on your posts (Instagram and/or Facebook) and receive 5% off any D'Addario Strings on Wednesday or Thursday and enter me for a prize as well!

Good Luck! Please share!

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06/02/2024

Recycled Reading now Open on Mondays, through Sept 30th until 6:00pm...

Bristol Farmers Market is back! Every Monday from 3pm to 7pm, June 3rd - Sept30th. Go here and scroll down for all the information. Walk across the street from the Market and visit the downtown shops and see all the weekly Farmers Market Day specials!

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05/04/2024

Hi everyone! Sorry not posting in so long.

With everything greening up, we all want to spend more time outside. I have some great items for outdoor fun!

Just in! The Aerobie Superdisc, Skylighter (lights up at night!), and the Pro Blade, for long distance flight. Fun for kids and adults and all at great prices!

Remember Lawn Darts? I have the non-lethal variety in stock!

You'll also find splash balls, all of the Sling Ball varieties, Wahu All Purpose Balls that are durable and waterproof, as well as outdoor games.

Fun games and toys for all ages!

Also just in, some great discounted graphic novels for all ages!

2024-2025 Golden Dome Award books coming in next week!!

Hope to see you soon!