Greetings from the staff at Wakefield Books
We hope you can stop by our store soon and see all the new releases, themed displays, promotions, and events we have planned for this Month. May means Mother's Day and we have just the right things that Moms love. It's so exciting to see the weather start to improve too, so we've got great books for the outdoors, whether it's gardening, hiking, biking, grilling or whatever your passion. Special displays for this month include Graduation, Children's Book Week, Short Story Month and upcoming films based on books. Don't forget to print out the coupon at the bottom of the page and save 20% on an item this month. Now on with the Newsletter.........
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Mother's Day is May 11th
Show your love for mom with a great gift from Wakefield Books. Pamper her with scented soaps or candles, a fragrance or lotions. How about a beautiful journal or sketch pad? To top it We'll help you find just the right book to enjoy on her well-deserved holiday.
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Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country.
Children's Book Week originated in the belief that children's books and literacy are life-changers. We will have some great new children's books on display to help your young ones discover or re-discover the joy of reading! Please visit Bookweb.org for more information and for a chance to vote on this years kid's choice nominees!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2014!
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Graduation season is upon us and whether your looking for wisdom or humor, our collection of titles can help with that next chapter of life.
"We Don't stop going to school when we graduate"
-Carol Burnett
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Photo Contest - Back By Popular Demand
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We had a great response and tremendous fun with last year's
South County Photo Contest. So we're looking for your submissions for our next one.
We'll choose the 12 photos that we think best highlights our area and the calendars will be sold in our store. Those selected will get a Wakefield Books gift certificate and, of course, a free calendar.
Now that the weather is nice, get your cameras ready and let's see if we can top last year.Show everyone what image you think represents South County the best!
send your photo submissions to info@wakefieldbooks.com
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Special Author Event Friday May 2nd from 3-5 pm
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Join us for an in store author event
with Jeanne Mozier Friday 5/2
Book title:"Senate Magic"
Genre: political thriller
Synopsis of book: "Primary Colors" meets Harry Potter as told to "Lady's Chatterley's Lover" in this contemporary myth of power, sex, magic, darkness and love on a political campaign. 
Ivy League educated and CIA trained, Jeanne Mozier is an award-winning writer, astrologer and political advisor. Set in RI, the novel takes us to many familiar places such as Narragansett Beach, The Towers, Ocean Drive, The Coast Guard House, many more familiar places.
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South Kingstown Story Walk 2014 Starts May 2nd!
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The Glassblower's Apprentice
by Peter Pezzelli
 Rhode Island's own Peter Pezzelli returns with his newest book the Glassblower's Apprentice. A tale of life and love, family and friendship, and the hope of second chances... A young promising dancer in Italy suffers a tragedy that shatters his dreams. Depressed and desperate, he travels to a small New England village to live with his uncle where his growth and healing begin as he learns the fine art of Glassblowing.
Adventures of Ren
by Roger Spachman
Between the highland and Cyber City there is a vast ocean that separates these two regions. The Adventures of Ren: A New Life in Cyber City takes you on a journey from the forests of the Highland to the tall buildings of Cyber City with an eleven year old girl unsure of herself and her future.
Claiming Space
by Pat Hinkley
Our lives are incredibly busy, but we really want meaning and purpose rather than hurry, hurry. The fast pace of life and information overload of the day-to-day can often leave you reeling: feeling out of control of your own life, full of stress, and low on happiness. You have a choice. You can chose to interrupt the pace, decrease your stress, and discover happiness within yourself. Claiming Space gives you simple and immediate ideas for claiming your own space. You are in charge. Claiming Space is a workshop in a book, designed to help you find happiness in your life, and most importantly, to realize that happiness is an inside job.
Bike and Road Map of South County
Time to Get out there! Whether its walking, or hiking, what better way to plan your route than with this handy guide to the to the roads and trails of South County. This small foldable map is tear proof and water resistant. Don't get in the saddle without it!
Also available are trail maps for Arcadia, Carolina and Burlingame, Aquidneck Island, The Big River Management Area and the Newport Harbor Walk.
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Handcrafted right here in Wakefield, We are featuring Bedrock Tree Farm fir needle products including soy candles, soaps and salt scrubs.
This year, they have taken their original fir needle candle making method and gone one step further and added beach rose fragrance and essential oils. This  combination is like no other; All are available in pails, tins, or jars. With added fir needles and rose petals that enhance the candle experience.  |
Recent Staff Reads........
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The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Nerdy Professor Don Tillman has his life so orderly & structured that he knows what he is having for dinner every Tuesday night of his life (lobster salad) & knows precisely how old his best friend's wife is (41 years, 356 days). This is the story of what happens to Don's neat & rational life when he decides to set aside bachelorhood & find a suitable candidate to become his wife. A very fun book.
-Kim
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The Serpent of Venice
Christopher Moore returns with another historical literature spoof. This novel takes place in 13th century Venice and features the fool Pocket, his sidekick Drool, and of course his pet monkey, Jeff. Borrowing from Othello, The Merchant of Venice and even bits of Edgar Allen Poe, Moore is able to weave the highbrow and the lowbrow together in a tale that makes you laugh out loud page after page.
-Bob
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 Cliff Walk
by Bruce DeSilva
A fun, but at times dark, mystery set in Rhode Island with it's usual cast of corrupt characters, scandal, and seamy goings-on. The main character, Mulligan, is a hoot, though! A must read for any RI mystery lover!!
- Sue
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The New Colossus
by Marshall Goldberg
Wonderful book about the amazing reporter Nellie Bly and her quest to find the truth behind the death of famous poet, Emma Lazarus. Nellie is confronted with greed, corruption, and violence and yet she still presses on determined to bring the truth about Emma's death to light. I have always been intrigued by stories of Nellie Bly that I had heard growing up but this book brought her to life. She was truly an amazing woman who would not let the oppressors of the time, whether rich or poor, beat her down or break her spirit. I truly enjoyed this book and will whole-heartedly recommend it to everyone!
-Lisa
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What's coming in April .....
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Here's some of the titles we're looking forward to this month:
May 6th
Unlucky 13 by James Patterson
Field of Prey by John Sandford
Midnight Crossroads by Charlene Harris
Closer by Mariano Rivera
Supreme City by Donald Miller
American Spring by Walter Borneman Inferno by Dan Brown (PB) No Easy Day by Mark Owen (PB)
Skin Collector by Jeffery Deaver
Remember Me Like This by Brett Johnson
Kraken Project by Douglas Preston
Stress Test by Timothy Geithner
Dear Leader by Jang Jin-Sung
Guns at Last Light by Rick Atkinson (PB)
Mortality by Christopher Hitchens (PB)
May 20th
One and Only by Emily Giffen
Lincoln Myth by Steve Berry
Stranger You Know by Jane Casey
JFK Jr., George, and Me by Matt Berman
One Nation by Ben Carson
American Panic by Marc Stein
Hidden Order by Brad Thor (PB)
War Below by James Scott (PB)
May 27th Skin Game by Jim Butcher Suspicion by Joseph Finder Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams Tibetan Peach Pie by Tom Robbins Phantom of Fifth Avenue by Meryl Gordon Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers
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30% off select Hardcover Best Sellers Everyday
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Here are just a few this week.....
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Wakefield Mall
160 Old Tower Hill Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879
401-792-0000
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Real Books:
Always at 100% power
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Coming May 6th in paperback
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All remaining 2014 calendars
are now just $3
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From the Page to the Screen
Young Reader Edition
The book is always better, but 2014 is going to be a great year for film adaptations of some of our favorite books. Here's some we're excited about:
Fault in Our Stars 6/6
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The Giver 8/15
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The Maze Runner 9/19
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