Our Shelf Talker

This collection is a celebration of our 17 years of book selling at R.J. Julia. Each essay is a beautifully written story in its own right, described in such a personal and touching way that even I—having worked on this for almost a year—was surprised and moved by the ample evidence that books really can change lives. But perhaps the best thing about this book is that it’s like talking with a bunch of wise friends (including Frank McCourt, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Billy Collins, John McCain— and 67 others) and learning about a slew of books that you will find yourself dying to read. It gives you that delicious sense of anticipation and excitement you feel when someone you really respect suggests a great book and you can’t wait to sit down and read it. Seventy-one times! That’s why this is the book to give everyone on your list.

- Roxanne