Dear Friends,
There's lots going on in May at Wakefield Books. Mother's Day is May 12th and we have a wide range of gifts for mom. In honor of Children's Book Week, we've expanded our children's section with some great new offerings. We have some great new releases, author signings, and a book drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. May is also Short Story Month. Stop in soon and see what you can discover! 
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Booksigning Event Saturday May 4th 12-2 pm
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Wakefield Books Welcomes Local Author Steven R. Porter
Steve will be on hand signing copies of his newest novel Manisses.
"Manisses" is a historical tale that takes place on a fictional island off the New England coast (that locals will easily recognize as modern-day Block Island.) It includes stories of pirates, rum-runners, witches, native maidens and a host of other eccentric characters, all brought together by a little girl's doll and an inconspicuous pile of rocks. And did I mention the girl's father is a spiritual medium? It's a little different, but it's fun. And I know you'll enjoy it. Thank You! ~ Steven R. Porter
 And check out his previous novel: Confessions of the Meek and Valiant
Confessions of the Meek and the Valiant is not your father's -- or Godfather's -- mob story. The notorious underworld gangs of South Boston are gone, but loyal men still meet to glorify them in the backrooms of the raucous neighborhood pubs. So when Riley Lynch, a shy, bright and likable Irish-Catholic kid from Southie is accepted to a prestigious college in New York, his proud family and their old connections rally to support him. But in doing so, they inadvertently expose disturbing secrets from his family's past that cause Riley to question everything he was raised to believe. And it is only through the passion of a pure and innocent heart that he and those he loves can be rescued from his family's dark legacy, and from the control of a rising, new and ambitious mob kingpin. Confessions of the Meek and the Valiant is a fast-paced chronicle of love, family, adventure and redemption. It is a story of a young man's quest to discover who he is, who he wants to be, and whether he can accept what the world believes he has become. Steven R. Porter is a writer, blogger, marketing consultant and the former Director of Advertising and Public Relations for Lauriat's Bookstores, Inc. Steven is also a frequent speaker and lecturer on Internet technologies, new publishing techniques, and, of course, his novels. |
| Booksigning Event Saturday May 11th 12-2 |
Just in time for Mother's Day! Join us and meet Linda Beaulieu, author of The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook. Linda is a best-selling author, reporter, and food editor for numerous publications and has received the prestigious James Beard Award for her writing.
With a population of barely o  ne million people, Rhode Island has a surprising number of local dishes, food traditions, and culinary terms that are unique to the state. Author Linda Beaulieu explores the food of Rhode Island, especially in and around Providence, and discusses how such a small state can have so many big flavors. In this new edition of The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook,
the author shares more recipes from talented chefs, family, and friends. These recipes highlight the bounty of native seafood and produce, as well as celebrate the ethnic mix of people and the characters who have populated the state over time.
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Mother's Day is Sunday May 12th
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"(24/7) once you sign on to be a mother, that's the only shift they offer."
We're always ready with recommendations.
We'll help you find the perfect book or gift no matter what!
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 Stephanie Izzo Postcards and Magnets
Sometimes we forget how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful state. As a reminder, we have postcards from several local photographers in stock year round. We've just added some new ones from Stephanie Izzo Photography. Many many different ones to choose from, and as always, they are just $1 each.  ... and If you like those, check out her book: Rhode Island Ocean Sights and City Lights: A Collection of Photographs |
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Calling all Photographers!
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We're looking to create a great 2014 calendar featuring pictures from our local area. We need you to submit your photos to us! We'll chose the 12 photos that we think best highlights our area and the calendars will be sold in our store.
(free calendars and bragging rights to the lucky 12 cho  sen)
All photos should be in landscape orientation and with enough mega pixels to blow up for a calendar. Here's a chance for you to show off your skills. Show everyone what image you think represents South County the best!
Send your photo submissions by May 31st to info@wakefieldbooks.com
Good Luck !
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Celebrate Children's Book Week May 13-19
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 Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes -- wherever young readers and books connect! One hallmark of Children's Book Week is the announcement of the winners of the Children's and Teen Choice Book Awards, the only national book awards program where the winning titles are selected by young readers of all ages. Voting is open from March 19--May 9, 2013. We'll have all of the nominees on display in our store. Stop in and see which one you think should get the vote.
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| Children's Week Book Drive |
 To commemerate Children's Book Week, we are also participating in a book drive for the Boys and Girls Club of Rhode Island.
Come in to donate a book of your own, or purchase one to donate and your generous gifts will be given to The Boys and Girls Club of Rhode Island. We'll be taking donations all week or visit us on Saturday May 18th and donate them to the Girl Scouts from troop 656.
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Our Featured Children's Character This Month Is the Hungry Caterpiller
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Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. He ate his way through through the week. Full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly!
Brilliantly innovative designer and artist Eric Carle has dramatized the story of one of Nature's commonest yet loveliest marvels, the metamorphosis of the butterfly, in a picture book to delight as well as instruct the very youngest reader or listener. The final, double-page picture of the butterfly is a joyous explosion of color, a vibrant affirmation of the wonder and beauty of Nature.
Re-discover this classic story with your young reader at our display of this and other wonderful Eric Carle books in our children's section.
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75% off Clearance Sale May 1st-12th
Big Savings ! We've marked down items from many sections in the store for our clearance area. Shop them soon before the good stuff is gone and see what deals you can get!
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What's coming in May...
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Come in the store for the complete list, but here's some of the titles we're looking forward to this month: May 7
Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
Hungry Girl 200 Under 200: Just Desserts by Lisa Lillien
A Delicate Truth: A Novel by John le Carre
Chris Powell's Choose More, Lose More for Life by Chris Powell
Pocket Scavenger by Keri Smith
Pirate Alley by Stephen Coonts
The Spark Solution: A Complete Two-Week Diet Program to Fast-Track Weight Loss and Total
May 14
Inferno: A Novel by Dan Brown
American Gun by Chris Kyle
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives: The Funky Finds in Flavortown America's Classic Joints and Killer Comfort Food by Guy Fieri
Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945 by Rick Atkinson
And later this month.....
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Storm Front by Richard Castle
The Redeemer by Jo Nesbo
Together Tea: A Novel by Marjan Kamali
Ctrl Atl Delete: Reboot Your Business. Reboot Your Life. Your Future Depends on It by Mitch Joel
Chain of Thunder by Jeff Shaara
The Fall of Arthur by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien
Looking for Me: A Novel by Beth Hoffman
Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz
Zero Hour by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown
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Here's just a few this week.....
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Reserve your Copy !
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 Dan Brown's Newest Thriller !
Inferno
Releases on May 14th 2013
Featuring Brown's signature protagonist Robert Langdon, who debuted in Angels & Demons and last appeared in 2009's
The Lost Symbol. Click here to reserve a copy
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The Great Gatsby
Opens May 10th
The Great Gatsby is probably F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest novel. --a book that offers damning and insightful views of the American nouveau riche in the 1920s.The Great Gatsby
is an American classic and a wonderfully evocative work.Read this classic novel before you see the movie.
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Downton Abbey Season 3 has come to an end, but we've got books about the show as well as biographies and novels from that period.
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Game of ThronesThis thrilling series has kicked off it's 3rd season on HBO. Adapted from the books by George R.R. Martin. They had to cut some corners to tell the stories on screen. Now you can experience the real saga by reading the books and best of all you don't have to wait for the next episode or season.
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