Sue Woodman and Mimi Henderson have joined Island Books, which opened its second store, in Newport, R.I., on September 1.
Woodman is the former owner of A Novel Idea in Bristol, R.I., and currently runs the Naval War College bookstore in Newport. She will work at Island Books mid-week in the afternoons and on Saturdays.
Henderson worked at Island Books' other location, at Wyatt Square in Middletown, for many years and helped during the holidays the last few years. She will work at both Island Books locations.
In the store's newsletter, owner Judy Crosby wrote that at the new store, "Business has been excellent, the neighbors incredibly welcoming and the area merchants so very helpful. We're still filling the shelves with the latest and greatest books for your perusal, and ordering cards, gifts and toys to fill the nooks and crannies. The space is warm and inviting and the books interesting so we hope you'll stop by and have a look for yourself!"
Island Books' new store is located at 135 Spring St., Newport, R.I. 02840; 401-619-5881.
