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In this debut memoir, an American corporate trainer moves to Paris in search of a Lebanese beauty queen who may help her write a book.

Davidson, who was born Cynthia Fetterolf, had a unique upbringing in Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Lebanon that left her culturally aware, well-traveled, and able to speak three languages. She became familiar with Arabic culture, and as an adult, she began a successful career as a cross-cultural trainer for corporate executives in New York City. But in 1970s Beirut, she experienced great trauma when her father was kidnapped twice and her younger sister narrowly survived a shooting. While on a 10-day trip to Paris in 1984, she was researching a novel—“an Arab version of Gone With the Wind,” as she puts it—based on the life of Georgina Rizk, a former Miss Lebanon, and Miss Universe, who was widowed when her husband was killed by a car bomb. She hoped that talking to the pageant winner would help her understand her own past better. Rizk proved elusive, but the author’s fling with an Iraqi art dealer and her desire to write her book made her settle in Paris. She began to revisit key events in her past, and a new romance with a shadowy Tunisian driver named Omar gave her concerns about her future. Davidson’s belief that historical knowledge is the key to understanding contemporary problems results in a well-told, jet-setting memoir that spans decades and continents. The book is rather lengthy, but its seamless digressions will keep readers’ interest as Davidson recalls important years in her journey toward psychological and spiritual well-being. A vibrant parade of people moved in and out of her life, and her stories range in tone from joyful to harrowing. She also offers considerable cultural and political insight, and a little bit of romance, along the way as well as an intriguing take on Paris as a place of refuge and healing.

A richly told memoir that’s steeped in history.

KIRKUS REVIEW, September 11, 2019

Join us as we host R. W. Alley and Zoe B. Alley for a children’s event on Saturday, February 22 from 11-12:30 PM! Light refreshments served.

R. W. stands for Robert Whitlock. But, please, call me Bob.

I’ve been making pictures as long as I can remember. They have always told stories. For me, that’s the best part of any picture; the narrative implied by the scene (what’s around the bend?), the characters (are they going or coming?), the technique (calm and static or staccato and animated?). Illustrated books are the perfect format for exploring all this. I’ve had the good fortune to illustrate the narratives in well over one hundred books by a wide variety of authors. I’ve also written and illustrated several titles.

Zoe B Alley

I became at long last thrilled to call myself an “Author” and see my own words in print with the publication of There’s a Wolf at the Door (Roaring Brook Press, 2008) and There’s a Princess in the Palace (Roaring Brook Press, 2010)! And now, my third book, Enzo Races in the Rain! I enjoy writing for being, among other things, a career that allows me to sit on the couch -– my office! -- in my pajamas and play with a pen and paper! And, to know that, somewhere, someone is reading a book to a child.

Following the success of World War II Rhode Island, author Christian McBurney returns, with new coauthors Norman Desmarais and Varoujan Karentz, to present extraordinary personal stories of local contributions to the war effort. From John F. Kennedy’s training as a PT boat commander at Melville to George H.W. Bush’s training as a pilot at Charlestown, the smallest state played an oversized role preparing navy officers and sailors. Important innovations are credited here too. Radar used on night-flying aircraft was developed at Jamestown’s Spraycliff Observatory and tested at Charlestown, and at Davisville, Seabees developed a pontoon aircraft landing field-tested on Narragansett Bay. Scituate was home to the nation’s most successful spy listening station. After these and more captivating stories are revealed, the final chapter details existing World War II sites across the state readers can visit.

The White Mountain: Rediscovering Mount Washington's Hidden Culture

Over the course of one calendar year, journalist Dan Szczesny explored the history and mystique of New England’s tallest mountain. But Mount Washington is more than just a 6,288-foot rock pile; the mountain is the cultural soul of climbers, hikers, and tourists from around the world.

Szczesny’s research took him outside of the archives; he was on the team of a ninety-seven-year-old ultra-runner, he dressed as Walt Whitman and read poetry while hiking up the mountain, and he spent a week in winter cooking for the scientists at the observatory. In The White Mountain, Szczesny turns a veteran journalist’s eye toward exploring Mount Washington’s place in the collective consciousness of the country and how this rugged landscape has reflected back a timeless history of our obsession and passion for exploration and discovery.

He’s a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s 4,000-footer club and has written extensively about the outdoors and hiking. He has camped in the Grand Canyon, hiked England’s Coast to Coast Trail, and trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. He's also traveled to India and Turkey with his ten-month-old daughter. For more, check out: www.danszczesny.com.

It’s been three years since Julie Tate and her business partner Freddy saved the farm at Jingle Valley and set up their boutique wedding business. After much hard work, and some challenging clients, it finally looks like they’re well on their way to success. Newly single, Julie’s trying not to envy the happiness enjoyed by her wedding clients. But it’s difficult to keep her mind on the job when her days are filled with other people’s romances. And when a door she thought was closed appears to open again, her confusion deepens.

Leah Keith has won the Allen Ginsberg Award for outstanding poetry through the VSA of Rhode Island three times, and she was chosen to represent them as the poet laureate for the past three years. Leah has a voice and she wants you to know it she wants you to hear her before you decide who she is she wants you to see her and take the time to get to know her before you think you already do she was surprised you with her unique wisdom and colorful sense of humor she is not what you expect her to be she is proud of who she is and she makes no apologies for it in this book Leah uses her voice in the form of poetry and art.

Entertainment: Local musician Lily Rhodes!

Sunday, November 3, 12-1 PM

Reading & Signing with local author Deb Curtin author of I Never Wanted a Dog

An adorable story about Ellie who is larger than life. It shows how endearing she is to even the most reluctant “dog person” and shows the emotional bond between the owner and her dog. Great family book!

Saturday, November 2, 11-12 PM

“Book Sing’n Signing” with local author Julie Garnett: This is a FUN and interactive literacy musical program for children ages 1 – 8 (and all ages!). Reading, singing and dancing with  Animal Songs! The program is followed with the opportunity to purchase (and have signed), copies of “Animal Songs”. Your child will also be welcome to take a picture with Do, Re and “me”!

Sunday, October 27, 1-3 PM

HALLOWEEN PARTY!  We have four local children’s book authors with Halloween themed stories. They will read something from their books and sign copies.  We will also be giving away gift certificates for the best costume! Ink Fish Books will have candy, cookies, and cider. Join us for a fun afternoon! All Ages, books are appropriate for children 5-15 years.

Local RI children's book authors:

Coral Isabella Aurora, author of The Teenager's Guide to Surviving a Horror Film

David Buckner, author of Even Scary Things Get The Blues

Amanda Grafe, author of My Best Ghoulfriend

Pete O'Donnell, author of The Curse of Purgatory Cove

President Eisenhower’s National Security Advisor Robert “Bobby” Cutler shaped US Cold War strategy in far more consequential ways than previously understood. A lifelong Republican, Cutler also served three Democratic presidents. The life of any party, he was a tight-lipped loyalist who worked behind the scenes to get things done. While Cutler’s contributions to the public sphere may not have received, until now, the consideration they deserve, the story of his private life has never before been told.

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!

All the Lives We Ever Lived: SEEKING SOLACE IN VIRGINIA WOOLF, by Katharine Smyth

Smyth’s story moves between the New England of her childhood and Woolf’s Cornish shores and Bloomsbury squares, exploring universal questions about family, loss, and homecoming. Through her inventive, highly personal reading of To the Lighthouse, and her artful adaptation of its groundbreaking structure, Smyth guides us toward a new vision of Woolf’s most demanding and rewarding novel—and crafts an elegant reminder of literature’s ability to clarify and console.
A wise, lyrical memoir about the power of literature to help us read our own lives—and see clearly the people we love most.

Ruthless River: LOVE AND SURVIVAL BY RAFT ON THE AMAZON’S RELENTLESS MADRE DE DIOS By Holly Fitzgerald

A stunning debut; a Departures original publication. The ultimate survival story; a wild ride—the wildest—down a South American river in the thick of the Amazon Basin; a true and thrilling adventure of a young married couple who survive a plane crash only to later raft hundreds of miles across Peru and Bolivia, ending up in a channel to nowhere, a dead end so flooded there is literally no land to stand on. Their raft—a mere four logs—separates them from the piranha-and-caiman-infested water until they finally realize that there is no way out but to swim. Vintage Original.

New England Invite gives the seasoned host and the busy novice the tools they need to effortlessly entertain at home. Collected seasonal recipes with a modern take on New England traditions make for festive gatherings all year round. Enjoy expert entertaining tips, delicious recipes and simple party decor ideas to make any celebration pop. From a summer clam bake to a fall harvest-themed party, you will find full entertaining menus and the steps you need to make these events come to life. Author Kate Bowler captures the spirit of New England cooking and presentation to get friends and family excited to make life entertaining.

Kate Bowler is the author of the popular lifestyle blog Domestikatedlife.com where she writes about festive entertaining tips, easy recipes, DIY projects and life as a new mom. Her recipes and styling work have been featured in publications such as Martha Stewart Living, Family Circle Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens and The Boston Globe.

Join us as we celebrate the release of John "Cliff" Halliwell's book, "Flying Nightmare."

“Flying Nightmare” is straight from the heart of a 19-year-old B-24 Bomber Pilot. It is a front row seat of his 42 bombing missions through flak-filled skies over Germany, France, Austria and the Balkans. Finally, after his 42nd mission, wounded for the second and last time, being sent home.”

Ink Fish Books will have books available for sale on the day of the signing. Refreshments will be served.

Ever dreamed of becoming a published author? Join Stillwater River Publications founder Steven R. Porter as he explores and discusses the often confusing options writers have in today's publishing world.

Find out if self-publishing is the option right for you. 90 Minutes.

Steven R. Porter is the author of the critically-acclaimed Southie crime thriller Confessions of the Meek & the Valiant, and the award-winning historical novel Manisses based on the legends and rich history of Block Island, Rhode Island. In 2011, along with a handful of talented local authors, he founded the 501(c)3 non-profit Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) to help promote, market and sell the state's best books throughout the region and the country. With a membership of over 300 authors, it is Rhode Island's fastest growing arts organization.

CHILDRENS STORY TIME & BOOK SIGNING: ANIKA DENISE LOCAL AUTHOR of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré. 4:30-6:00 PM

Local Food Pop Up with JA PAtty from Hope & Main. Jamaican Patties with a flaky pastry dough filled with various savory fillings. 4:00-7:00 PM