Wakefield Books Newsletter for October 2014 

Fall 2014 at Wakefield Books

The Fall season is upon us and with it comes the big book releases of the year. Summer gave us the light enjoyable reads, but this is the season for settling down into that comfy chair and immersing yourself in the best books of the year. Below is a list of some of the books we're looking forward to, and there's many more to follow in November from all of your favorite authors.
As always, we've got some great new items in store, a fresh shipment of bargain books, new staff picks, and some fun author events as well.

 Don't forget to print out the coupon at the bottom of this newsletter and
save 20% on an item of your choice this month!            
Great Halloween Childrens Books

One of our most favorite holidays of the year is right around the corner.
We've got great displays for both kids and adults to get you in the mood for Halloween!

Here's just a few of the kids' titles:







Bark on The Beach 


Saturday 10/4 from 12pm-2pm. Wakefield Books is helping to sponsor the Bark on The Beach Charity Dog Walk with the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island. Help raise funds for the animals being sheltered. Take a walk on beautiful Narragansett beach with your favorite furry friend. Mingle with fellow dog lovers while you enjoy great games, prizes and activities. There will also be music, food, and lots of love!  This is their 4th annual dog walk event and fundraiser and we hope to see you there!

SK Storywalk

 
A new Great Prophecy, a new generation of demigods - the adventures have just begun! In this  five-book series, expect to see your old friends from the Percy Jackson books along with a great new cast of main characters, as the heroes of Camp Half-Blood embark on their most dangerous challenge yet.

Releases Oct. 7th
Click here to reserve your copy !

Ann Hood Event

Wednesday October 15th @ 7pm
Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Narragansett, RI

  Ann Hood will be appearing to sign copies of her latest book

"An Italian Wife" 

An Italian Wife is the extraordinary story of Josephine Rimaldi-her joys, sorrows, and passions, spanning more than seven decades. The novel begins in turn-of-the-century Italy, when fourteen-year-old Josephine, sheltered and naive, is forced into an arranged marriage to a man she doesn't know or love who is about to depart for America, where she later joins him. Bound by tradition, Josephine gives birth to seven children. The last, Valentina, is conceived in passion, born in secret, and given up for adoption. Josephine spends the rest of her life searching for her lost child, keeping her secret even as her other children go off to war, get married, and make their own mistakes. Her son suffers in World War One. One daughter struggles to assimilate in the new world of the 1950s American suburbs, while another, stranded in England, grieves for a lover lost in World War Two. Her granddaughters experiment with the sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll in the 1970s. Poignant, sensual, and deeply felt, An Italian Wife is a sweeping and evocative portrait of a family bound by love and heartbreak.

"An Italian Wife is glorious." 

Adriana Trigiani

 

Ann Hood is the author of the bestselling novels THE RED THREAD, THE KNITTING CIRCLE and SOMEWHERE OFF THE COAST OF MAINE. Her memoir, COMFORT: A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF, in which she shares her personal story of losing her 5 year old daughter Grace in 2002, was a New York Times Editor's Choice and named one of the top 10 non-fiction books of 2008. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.   

Robert A. Geake Event 10/25 at 12-2 



Author Robert Geake will be here on Saturday October 25th to sign copies of his most recent book:

 Colonial New England Curiosities: Remarkable Occurrences, Miracles and Madness


 
           

   
The New World was full of unusual occurrences and strange trials for the early colonists of New England. Devastating plagues, violent conflicts with Native Americans and freak weather ravaged whole communities. When settlers saw an array of colors dancing through the night sky, they thought the Northern Lights were a sign that their end was near. Violators of public drunkenness were forced to wear large, red embroidered "D's" around their necks for a year under the strict laws of the colonies. Through the letters, diaries and journals of influential figures of the time, historian Robert A. Geake uncovers the oddities and wonders that amazed New England's pioneers.

Be sure to check out other titles by this author:







2015 Calendars are here!

-Wall Calendars
-Boxed Calendars
-Engagement        Calendars

....And If you don't see it, we can order it!







We are also featuring some great local calendars for 2015

Our South County 2015 calendar is now in stock! Thanks to all of you who submitted
photos for this year's contest.
Calendar features photos from:

-Gina Campbell
-Alison Kates
-Cassie Audette
-Mark Lee
-Holly Champlin Mather
-Kristen Franco
-Joe Caparco
-Melissa Hyde
-Jen Buonanno
-David Ponte
-Madeline Box
 
..and we invite these photographers to stop in an get their complimentary copies!


Great Books by Local authors.....

Secrets and Scandals: Reforming Rhode Island 1986-2006
by H. Philip West Jr.
            
   

Between 1986 and 2006 Rhode Island ran a gauntlet of scandals that exposed corruption and aroused public rage. Protesters marched on the State House. Coalitions formed to fight for systemic changes. Under intense public pressure, lawmakers enacted historic laws and allowed voters to amend defects in the state's Constitution.

 

Since colonial times, the legislature had controlled state govern­ment. Governors were barred from making many executive appointments, and judges could never forget that on a single day in 1935 the General Assembly sacked the entire Supreme Court.

Secrets & Scandals tells the inside story of events that shook Rhode Island's culture of corruption, gave birth to the nation's strongest ethics commission, and finally brought separation of powers in 2004. No single leader, no political party, no organi­zation could have converted betrayals of public trust into historic reforms. But when citizen coalitions worked with dedicated public officials to address systemic failures, government changed.

 

Mr. West will also be here for a book signing event Saturday November 15th

 

   
                                                                                       

 


Murder at Marble House: A Gilded Newport Mystery
by Alyssa Maxwell
 
A follow-up to Murder at the Breakers.
 With the dawn of the twentieth century on the horizon, the fortunes of the venerable Vanderbilt family still shine brightly in the glittering high society of Newport, Rhode Island. But when a potential scandal strikes, the Vanderbilts turn to cousin and society page reporter Emma Cross to solve a murder and a disappearance...

        

  

 
     

Waking the Merrow 
by  Heather Rigney

In 1772, angry Rhode Island colonists set fire to a British ship, sparking the American Revolution. Taxation without representation was a motivator. So was the vengeful, man-eating mermaid who had it out for the commanding officer.

That was then. This is now.

Mermaids, or merrow, still hunt in Narragansett Bay, but these days they keep a lower profile.

Intertwining the stories of two primordial families with the colonial history of Narragansett Bay, Waking the Merrow is a dark historical fantasy.   
 

 

 

  




Keeper of Dreams: A Dozen Stories and Poems
by Matthew Keefer

The Keeper of Dreams: A Dozen Stories and Poems, are stories of philosophical speculation, a literary fusion of realism and surrealism, much in the vein of Spielberg's television series Amazing Stories and Nabokov's Invitation to a Beheading. Spanning subjects such as crumbling musicians and a distant, self-indulgent future, this first collection of new and previously published pieces are snapshots of lives brought to the precipice.


  
 


October New Releases

Here's just the highlights of the titles we're looking forward to this month:
 visit the store for a more complete list or
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October 7th  

Deadline by John Sandford  

Some Luck by Jane Smiley  

Paris Match by Stuart Woods   

Lila by Marilynne Robinson 
Scribe by Bob Ryan
The Innovators by Walter Isaacson
The Coming Civil War by Michael Savage Embattled Rebel by James McPherson  

       

October 14th          

 

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult  

Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand

Walking Dead 5: Decent by Robert Kirkman

Mr. Hockey by Gordie Howe 

Blue Horses by Mary Oliver

Mayor for a New America by Thomas Menino

Bad Paper by Jake Halpern






October 21st   
  

Gray Mountain by John Grisham

Beautiful You by Chuck Palahniuk

Desert God by Wilbur Smith  

Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan

Super Storm by Katherine Miller  

On His Own Terms by Richard Smith
Republic of Imagination by Azar Nafisi





October 28th

Peripheal by William Gibson
Havana Storm by Clive Cussler
Book of Strange New Things by Michael Faber
Prince Lestat by Anne Rice
When Lions Roar by Thomas Maier
Barefoot Contessa Make it Ahead by Ina Garten
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Parcells:A Football Life by Bill Parcells

  
    

Kid's New Releases This Month 

Heroes of Olympus book 5 by Rick Riordan  

Young Elites by Marie Lu

Redeemed by P.C. Cast

Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild

Doll People #4 by Ann Martin

Minecraft Boxed Set

Animals Santa by Jan Brett

Raven Cycle #3 by Maggie Stiefvater 

Atlania by Alex Condi  

Timmy Failure: We Meet Again by Stephen Pastis

30% off select Hardcover Best Sellers Everyday
Here are just a few this week.....







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2014 National Book 
 Award Nominees




The National Book Foundation announced the Longlist
for the 2014 National Book Awards for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature this week.
  Finalists will be revealed on October 15.

The mission of the National Book Foundation and the National Book Awards is to celebrate the best of American literature, to expand its audience, and to enhance the cultural value of great writing in America.

Now, over a half-century since its inception, the National Book Awards continues to recognize the best of American literature, raising the cultural appreciation of great writing in the country while advancing the careers of both established and emerging writers like Richard Powers, Jonathan Franzen, and Lily Tuck.

Wakefield Books is proud to feature the titles that have made this list, be sure to see our display at the front of the store on your next visit.

Winners will be announced on
November 19th


Newest Staff Picks


To End All Wars
by Adam Hochschild,

 

An interesting read that tells the stories of those engulfed in WWI and focuses mostly on what Britain endured during 4 years of war. I found this book intriguing because it tells of the anti-war protests in England during the war, and of the many women who were involved and were willing to risk their lives and freedom to stop the slaughter. It also relates the relationships between some of England's most decorated generals and their anti-war siblings. Great read.
-Kim
 

 

   
What if?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
by Randall Munroe
 
   Mr Munroe is a former NASA roboticist, and the creator of the webcomic xkcd. I wasn't familiar with his website, but when this book went right to #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list, it got my attention. With a great mix of science and humor, he gives serious scientific answers to some of the most bizarre questions ever asked. "What if the earth stopped spinning but the atmosphere didn't?" "Could a nuclear submarine survive in space? " "What would happen if someone threw a baseball at the speed of light? " In most cases, the answers involve a lot of death and destruction, but it's fascinating, and I highly recommend it.    
 

  

-Bob

         

The Husband's Secret
by Liane Moriarty

This is a book that I absolutely could not put down. It is fiction, but the characters and what takes place in the story seem so real that you become completely absorbed into their lives and problems. The secret affects 3 different families, but it has the most impact on Celia Fitzpatrick, whose perfect life is crumbling down. Even when you find out what the secret is, you have to keep reading to find out how everyone deals with it and its ramifications. I can't wait to read her other books!!

-Sue



The Wonder of All Things
by Jason Mott 

 

Jason Mott is a wonderful storyteller! In his latest novel, " The Wonder of All Things" he drew me into the lives of the small town of Stone Temple before the main characters were even introduced. A tragedy occurs during an otherwise beautiful fall festival which causes thirteen year old Ava to heal her best friend, Wash, after he is critically injured. Ava is unprepared for the physical backlash she suffers after healing Wash and also the firestorm of attention she receives as "the Miracle Child". Her father, the local sheriff and stepmother, who is experiencing a high risk pregnancy, try to keep Ava safe from those who would abuse her gift. The characters came to life for me and I found myself dreading the end of my lunch break because I would have to stop reading. One of my favorite parts of this book was the deep friendship between Ava and Wash. Their incredible connection and beginnings of young love were beautifully written. I highly recommend this book to all!
-Lisa 

 


The Mysterious Benedict Society  

by Trenton Lee Stewart

   

 This is an exciting, clever adventure book following the story of four gifted children. I've been re-reading this aloud with my brothers and its great for ages 9-12. Its also an interesting take on how to be "smart" and the different types of intelligence.  

 

-Hannah



We Are Water
by Wally Lamb



Great characters tell the story of one family. As they reveal parts of their lives, secrets and painful truths are brought to the surface. A compulsive and entertaining read to see how each character deals with the complexities of their lives.
-Ann





New This Month: 


Free Trick or Treating at the Wakefield Mall  
 10/31 from 4-7pm

The mall is a safe and friendly place to bring your little ghosts and goblins on Halloween night! 

 



 
Gone Girl  in Theaters 10/3

Now available in paperback !



 

Gone Girl was #1 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestseller list for eight weeks. It was one of the biggest literary phenomenon of 2012. By the end of its first year in publication, Gone Girl had sold over two million copies.  


Local Literary Fundraiser Event
in East Greenwich October 8th
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