The Rhody Reader Box from Ink Fish Books in Warren.
Normally, when you’re at your local bookstore, you expect to walk out with just the book you’ve been dying to read. But now, Ink Fish Books in Warren has gone the extra mile to make your next purchase even more meaningful. The bookstore has developed an exciting new way to incorporate a community love of reading and celebrate local Rhode Island businesses. Lisa Valentino, owner of Ink Fish Books, and Vanessa Lillie, local author, team up to present the first Rhody reading box, featuring a selection of handcrafted gifts paired with a book autographed by a best-selling author. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Rhode Island Writers Colonya local non-profit organization supporting writers of color through Warren-based residency programs.
Ink Fish Books owner Lisa Valentino and the Rhody Reader Box.
The inaugural Rhody Reader Box will feature thriller author Vanessa Lillie’s latest thriller on Rhode Island, For the best, which takes readers to Providence and features a woman who is the sole suspect of a murder and attempts to prove her innocence through a vlog.
“There’s nothing better as an author than connecting with readers,” says Lillie, who is based in Providence. “Rhode Island has been a huge inspiration in my writing, and I’m so happy to have For the best launch of this exciting new way to present our state.
When she debuted her thriller novel, little voices, Lillie instantly became a force to be reckoned with in the American literary world. The book became an Amazon bestseller and number one psychological thriller of September 2019, and the book also made numerous must-read lists on renowned entertainment and news websites. And now, in September, Lillie returns with For the besta timely and provocative thriller that explores the depths of white female privilege as a woman murder suspect takes an unusual approach to proving her innocence, exposing not only her demons, but the flaws in the system designed to protect someone like her .
Local author Vanessa Lillie and the Rhody Reader Box.
Available for pre-order now and launching for delivery in September, the Rhody reading box will feature a signed copy of Lillie’s book, For the bestthe refreshing “Ocean State” candle from Aster Candlea delicious chocolate bar with cocoa nibs infused with whiskey from Aura Chocolate Bar and a one-of-a-kind Bookish Flower made from the pages of For the best by a local librarian, Robin Nyzio for $44.99, plus tax and shipping. Those who purchase the Rhody Reader Box will also be invited to an exclusive book club chat with Lillie to discuss For the best. Readers can add a signed copy of Lillie’s best-selling debut, little voicesto their reader box for the cost of $59.99, plus tax and shipping.
The box can be pre-ordered on the Ink Fish Book website, with options for shipping or local in-store pickup. The ship date is September 4 and the pickup for in-store date is September 9. Visit the Ink Fish Book website here. Find out more about the Rhody Reader Box here. To learn more about Vanessa Lillie, visit her website here.