Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27 from 11 am to 5 pm

Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at over 900 indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. 

It’s a book party you won’t want to miss!

You’re Invited!

Ink Fish Books, a woman-owned independent bookstore with a passion for books, food, and culture, opened in 2018 and is honored to be hosting its sixth Independent Bookstore Day.

Stop by from 11 AM to 5 PM to join in the fun with exclusive indie bookstore items, free books, raffles, including a signed copy giveaway of Jamie Brenner’s A Novel Summer, and the opportunity to search for the Golden Ticket with the winner receiving a free year of audiobook credits (12 credits) from Libro.fm.

Book Signing 1-3 PM

We’ll host a book signing from 1 to 3 PM with local author Christa Carmen of The Daughters of Block Island, an ingenious and subversive twist on the classic gothic novel, the mysterious past of an island mansion lures two sisters into a spiderweb of scandal, secrets, and murder.

“This compelling and atmospheric thriller pays homage to classic gothic novels while still adding something fresh to the beloved genre. An easy sell to fans of the Brontës but also those who enjoy the creepy, psychological suspense of Simone St. James.” —Booklist

Carmen lives in Rhode Island and is the two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Daughters of Block Island, Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked, and the forthcoming Beneath the Poet’s House (available December 2024 from Thomas & Mercer).

Another guest to the party, who joins us for a book signing, is local author Jessa Maxwell of The Golden Spoon. A sharp and suspenseful thriller for mystery buffs and avid bakers alike, The Golden Spoon is “as addictive as bingeing your favorite culinary competition and as satisfying as a piece of your favorite cake” (Kellye Garrett, author of Like a Sister).

“This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night!” —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Maxwell is also the author of the forthcoming I Need You to Read This (available August 13, 2024 from Atria Books), and the author and illustrator of five picture books for children. Her comics and cartoons have been published in The New Yorker and The New York Times and her writing has been published in Slate, Marie Claire, and many others. Maxwell lives in Jamestown with her husband, two cats, and three-legged dog. 

Food Pop-Up 12-5 PM

Also joining us is Empanada Assassin for a food pop-up.

Come celebrate the joy of reading and the value of independent bookstores across the country.

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At the Event

Books will be available for purchase at the event and in store.

Or order online below.

THE DAUGHTERS OF BLOCK ISLAND

SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLOOD-SOAKED

THE GOLDEN SPOON

I NEED YOU TO READ THIS — preorder!

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day — sat, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. It’s a book party you won’t want to miss!

We’re thrilled to be hosting our 5th IBD! Stop by from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to join in the fun with exclusive items, free books, raffles, and the opportunity to search for the Golden Ticket with the winner receiving a free year of audiobook credits (12 credits) from Libro.fm.

We’ll be joined for a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. by local, best-selling authors Vanessa Lillie, of the thrillers Little Voices, For the Best, and Young Rich Widows, along with Wendy Walker, of the psychological suspense novels All Is Not Forgotten, Emma In the Night, The Night Before, Don’t Look For Me, and American Girl.

In anticipation of their new books, Walker’s What Remains (forthcoming on June 13) and Lillie’s Blood Sisters (forthcoming on September 12), we’ll be offering those who preorder a chance to win a free copy.

Also joining us will be GG's Pretzels for a food pop-up.

Purchase any children’s book from Ink Fish Books, April 29–May 6 and Ink Fish Books will match your purchase. Donations support United Way of Rhode Island’s Children’s Book Drive, and books will be distributed through Books Are Wings.

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Little Maven Lemonade - awesome lemonade with recipes from different countries

The idea began innocently nearly two years ago, back when Mariana and her daughter Sofia were still living in Massachusetts. Sofia had come to her mother wanting to start a lemonade stand, so Ms. Silva-Buck — recognizing that her daughter’s expectations for success would not be met in their quiet town — began to think of some creative alternatives. The result was bottling homemade lemonade she and Sofia made together at home to take to different events.

She and Sofia moved to Barrington last year, and began to build their lives here in the Ocean State. Constantly, they were surrounded by different cultures — Haitian, Indian, Chinese — and Ms. Silva-Buck began wondering what their friends and neighbors drank at home. She and Sofia added a Brazilian limeade and Chinese lemonade to their repertoire, adding facts about the ingredients or the country to every bottle. The idea for international lemonade was officially born..

Stay tuned for details!

SATURDAY, DEC. 7, 12-2 PM -TASTING RADIA HERBS TEA

Join us and taste these wonderful tea blends by Radia Herbs!Radia Herbs is a one-acre herb farm in Cranston, Rhode Island, part of the Hurricane Hill female-owned farming collective. We provide bulk and wholesale herbs to local restaurants and cafes; offer herbal products like teas, tinctures, and salves; and offer herbal consultations for general wellness.

LIVE PODCAST, BOOK SIGNING WITH 3 LOCAL AUTHORS

Join us for the Warren Walkabout where the town comes out to enjoy the music, artists, and food presented by the Warren merchants! At Ink Fish Books, meet Providence debut thriller author Vanessa Lillie, local Warren author Eric Mancini, and Boston author and podcast host, Daniel Ford, as they discuss their new books, tips for any aspiring authors, writers, and what books they're excited to read this fall.

Little Voices by Vanessa Lillie - Black Coffee by Daniel Ford - One American Robin by Eric Mancini

JA PATTY FOOD POP-UP
Freshly baked Jamaican Patties from scratch.with a flaky pastry dough filled with various savory fillings, including Jerk Chicken, Traditional Beef, Coconut Curry Veggie, Callaloo and Dumpling, Ackee and Saltfish, & Curry Chicken w/ Mozzarella Cheese! Each patty comes with a scratch-made dipping sauce, tamarind ginger or spicy jerk

Celebrate our 1st Anniversary too!

We would like to take an opportunity to extend our gratitude to our customers, authors, and vendors for your unwavering support and patronage throughout this last year!  We take pleasure in serving the community by working with parents, teachers, librarians, authors, artists, local businesses, and friends. When you walk through the door at Ink Fish Books you are appreciated and your input supports our vision. Our greatest pleasure is being able to bring exceptional products and services to the community.

We are humbled that Ink Fish Books was selected as the “Best New Bookstore” by Rhode Island Monthly, Best of RI. This special award is because of you! You believe in Ink Fish Books, within the community, as your local independent bookstore!

We look forward to the future and will continue to bring you the best literary choices, events, and local products.

Thank you so much for your support!

Please stop in on Saturday, October 12 anytime from 3-6:00 PM for some food, music, and fun! We have local signer and musician Lily Rhodes providing the entertainment. Food by Nectar De La Vida and Prica Farina.