Back to School
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As schools welcome back their students, we hope you get a chance to check out our in-store display of great story books about going to school for young readers.....
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Authors on Main Season Finale !
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Sunday September 11th @ 6pm
The Authors on Main Series for September at the Contemporary Theater in Wakefield
Welcomes Author Bill Sullivan and Illustrator Leslie Tryon signing copies of their new book : Loon Lore : In Poetry and Prose
This event is free to attend
"In eloquent essays and exquisite verse, Bill Sullivan paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of the loon, a bird of vivid colors, a haunting call, and primeval mystery. Beautifully illustrated by Leslie Tryon, Loon Lore is a rousing call to action to protect this familiar winter visitor to the South County shoreline." -Betty J. Cotter, author of The Winters and Roberta's Woods
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Our 2017 Calendar Display is up!
We have wall calendars, desk calendars, planners and more!
Many of our calendars began in August so stop in and get yourself organized for the upcoming year while our selection is at its best.
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Books so good they just had to make a movie .....
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New arrivals to our store. These great folding field guides for the New England nature lover. They're laminated, waterproof, and durable, with stunning digital photos throughout.
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Staff Picks For September
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A classic and wonderful Morton story about an English family living at their lakeside estate in Cornwell until a shocking incident causes them to abandon their life there and flee to London. Spanning decades from pre-WWI to the early 2000's, this is a mysterious and haunting tale of a seemingly happy family, but every family has their secrets they try to keep hidden at any cost. -Sue
Seventeen year old Izzy Stone has been in and out of foster care after her mother fatally shot her father. In the 10 years since its happened Izzy refuses to visit her mother in prison, not wanting to understand what made her mother go crazy. Her new foster parents are employees of a museum and have asked Izzy to help them with a museum project at an old insane asylum. As Izzy gets involved and learns of an old patient Clara Cartwright and her story of the asylum she begins to try to understand her mothers actions and that she may not become crazy like she fears. -Bonnie
Such Good Company
by Carol Burnett
(Releases 9/13) A wonderful, delightful book about one of my all-time favorite shows! I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes thoughts and stories from the "sandbox". By sharing these memories with us, Carol Burnett not only made me laugh but also made me remember all the great times I shared with my family watching her show. Thank you Carol for letting us play in the sandbox with you, Harvey, Lyle, Vicky and Tim! If you're a fan of Carol and friends, you'll enjoy this book! -Lisa
A Time of Torment
by John Connolly
 Once again John Connolly takes you to an isolated and strange community in Maine called the CUT that is ruled by terror, intimidation, and murder. Charlie Parker, a private detective, is out to protect his client Jerome Burnel,
once a hero but now a hunted man. A thriller that will keep you turning the pages!
-Ann
This is the story of a mother & her two children who take to the road in Alaska in a rickety RV. Josie, our mom on the run is in a full-on midlife crisis, having essentially lost everything she has worked toward, and is brimming with rage and disappointment. Her narration drives the book, as she reflects on her failed relationship, the disappointments of modern American society, and her charmingly idiosyncratic ideas for musicals. Paul and Ana, her children, are convincingly child like in their attitudes toward their mother & their situation. A very good read for those of us who may have contemplated what it would be like to leave it all behind & attempt to start again. -Kim
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New Releases for September
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September 6th
September 13th
September 20th
September 27th
Here's just a few of the paperback releases this month......
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All Things Local
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Rhode Island 101
( New 2nd edition)
Tim Lehnert
From Narragansett Bay, Roger Williams, the American Industrial Revolution and the Independent Man to the New England mob, the Big Blue Bug, the Newport Mansions, Family Guy and profiles of Buddy Cianci, H.P. Lovecraft and the Farrelly brothers, no book provides a more insightful lowdown on the Ocean State than Rhode Island 101. No book is more fun!
Well known Rhode Islanders weigh in on the nation's smallest state. Investigative reporter Jim Taricani recounts his top stories, Mark Patinkin provides signs that you've been in Rhode Island too long, meteorologist John Ghiorse revisits the most memorable weather events of the last 40 years, Lincoln Chafee offers a Rhode Island treasure hunt and Rory Raven illuminates haunted Rhode Island. From fabulous beaches, historic cities, and dynamite cuisine to corrupt politicians, elite universities and a unique accent and slang, it's all here.
The Pacas are Coming!
by Claremary Sweeney
Up in the Berkshires, it's been snowing forever and ZuZu hasn't been able to go on adventures. But suddenly there's the promise of some excitement. The farmer is bringing new animals to the barn and ZuZu can hardly wait to make friends with these gentle creatures that hum and have fleas. The pacas are coming!
Ms. Sweeney lives in Southern Rhode Island with her husband, Charley and their two cats, Roxie and ZuZu. She is currently working on a South County Mystery, Last Train to Kingston.
Murder in Grand Cayman
by C. Davis Fogg
Multi-billionaire and drug addict, Gill Baxter, is found dead, his throat cut with a serrated dive knife. Harry Thompson,a detective inspector with the Royal Cayman Islands Police is assigned the case .Charlie Braun, a New York finance and estate lawyer, assists Thompson . Their investigation weaves through multiple murders, financial fraud. hacking into secret bank accounts, the invasion of a Mexican drug cartel, and the intriguing world of underwater crime-all exquisitely crafted to keep you reading late into the night.
C. Davis Fogg writes fiction, business books, short stories and newspaper opinion pieces. His stories have appeared in a number of literary journals. He and his wife live in Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island Dictionary
by Mark Patinkin and Don Bousquet
This classic book of Rhode Island humor is now back in stock. This book is required reading for anyone new to the area, and if you're a native, you'll instantly recognize the people, places and accents that make this the state we love. So bang-a-u-ee and head to Wakefield Books
for a copy!
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30% off select Hardcover Best Sellers Everyday
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Here are just a few of the new additions this week
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Save 20% off an item
this month with this coupon.
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Wakefield Books
Wakefield Mall
160 Old Tower Hill Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-792-0000
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September Newsletter Features:
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Thanks to you we won the Readers Poll for Best Bookstore in South County
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 Did you know ?
...that Wakefield Books offers a 20% discount to K-12 teachers everyday for classroom items? Anything not in stock takes just a few days to arrive. We also offer
discounts to schools, as well as accepting purchase orders anytime. If you're looking to do some fundraising, we can work with you to help you put together a Book Fair, either in-store, or offsite.
Stop by the store or give us a call for more details.
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The football season is about to kickoff! Get back in the game with these new and upcoming titles
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Tom Brady Vs. The NFL (2016 updated edition) by Sean Gleason
Showcasing one of professional football's best players, it relates Tom Brady's story while also establishing his prominent place in NFL history. The guide makes a strong case for Brady as football's best signal caller. Along the way, his best moments as a Patriot are revisited, from championship seasons spanning from 2001 to 2015
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The Perfect Pass
by S.C. Gwynne
(releases on 9/20)
In the tradition of Michael Lewis's Moneyball, S.C. Gwynne tells the incredible story of how two unknown coaches revolutionized American football at every level, changing football from a run-dominated sport to a pass-dominated one, the game that tens of millions of Americans now watch every fall weekend. Whether you're a casual or ravenous football fan, this is a truly compelling story of American ingenuity in the game we love.
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Big Blue Wrecking Crew
by Jerry Barca
Big Blue Wrecking Crew is the no-holds-barred story of the team that created Giant Football, the pound-you-into-submission, quarterback-crushing defense, coupled with a powerful ball control offense that resulted in a 1986 Superbowl Championship-the first in team history. In a gripping narrative of the season that changed the course of a franchise,
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The Mannings
by Lars Anderson
What the Kennedys are to politics, the Mannings are to football. Two generations have produced three NFL superstars: Archie Manning, the Ole Miss hero-turned-New Orleans Saint; his son Peyton, widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks ever to play the game; and Peyton's younger brother, Eli, who won two Super Bowl rings of his own.From the Manning family backyard to the bright lights of Super Bowl 50, The Mannings is an epic, inspiring saga of a family of tenacious competitors who have transfixed a nation.
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From Darkness to Dynasty: The First 40 Years of the New England Patriots
by Jerry Thornton
The unlikely history of the New England Patriots as it has never been told before. From their humble, sad and hilarious early years, to the fateful season that saw them win their first Super Bowl, Jerry Thornton shares the wild, unbelievable, and wonderful stories that comprised the first forty years of what would ultimately become the most dominant franchise in NFL history.
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So You Think You Know Football?
by Ben Austro
Grab this book the next time you need to settle a bet. So You Think You Know Football is the motherlode of NFL rules. Whether you know everything about on- and off-field rules or are a true novice, Austro illustrates the ins and outs of the NFL using examples from games. Each rule explanation is followed by quiz questions to test your inner referee.
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Belichick and Brady
by Michael Holly
(releases on 10/4)
With unprecedented access to the Patriot franchise, Author Michael Holly presents a fascinating portrait of the partnership between Tom Brady, the Patriots' star quarterback, and Bill Belichick. Chockful of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and information exploring how they have strategized and weathered controversies, all culminating into four Superbowl rings, this is required reading for any Patriots fan and students of the game of football.
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Football's Game Changers
by Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport
Who were football's game changers, and how, exactly, did they forever change the game? With a ranking system from 1 to 50 that is sure to inspire debate among professional and college gridiron, this book is an entertaining, quick-hitting history of the sport through its turning-points and innovations. A must-have addition to every sports fan's library.
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The Maze Runner Series
 releases 9/27/16
All will be revealed in this jaw-dropping prequel to James Dashner's #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series. This is the story that fans all over the world have been waiting for-the story of how Thomas and WICKED built the Maze. You will not want to miss it.
A prequel to the worldwide Maze Runner phenomenon, The Fever Code is the book that holds all the answers. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? Lies will be exposed. Secrets will be uncovered. Loyalties will be proven. Fans will never see the truth coming.
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New Releases for September
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