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RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
203.245.3959
800.74.READS
books@rjjulia.com

Mon-Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun 10am – 6pm

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THE FAITH MIDDLETON SHOW ON WNPR

Show Date: April 15, 2005

ROXANNE'S PICKS:

Confronting Reality: Doing What Matters to Get Things Right
by Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan

Technically this is a business book, but it is applicable to so much more. The authors contend that frequently businesses don't confront reality, but rather assume that things will get better, without having any clear plan for making them better. They raise some really good questions to ask in evaluating situations. The approach would work in other areas as well -- friendships, relationships, etc.

Long Spoon Lane
by Anne Perry

This is the latest book in her Thomas Pitt series, set in 1860's London amid a bombing, police corruption, and political intrigue. This is the first book of hers that I have read and it was the most fun. A recent visitor to the bookstore, Perry is a smart, fascinating woman, and her World War I series elicits incredible emotion from readers. (Start with the first one in that series, No Graves As Yet.)

Monkey Business
by Wallace Edwards

Another fun book, this one a picture book that is all about idioms. Each page has an extremely intricate and literal illustration of a common idiom (a can of worms, playing by ear, etc.). Not only are the drawings delightful, but there is a monkey to be found in each drawing. Because of its subject matter, this is a great book for older children, ages 6 to 8, as well as fun for adults!

Memories For My Grandchild
by Stephenson Decker, Nicole Stephenson

This works better than any other book of its type. A notebook with wonderful, guided questions to structure and encourage grandparents in writing down memories for their grandchildren. It is easy to work with, and provides an opportunity to tell a story in a way that children will relate to.

And also mentioned:

Saturday
by Ian McEwan

Near perfect — not quite as perfect as Atonement, but really, really good!

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ROSE'S PICKS:

Gilead
by Marilynne Robinson

My favorite book of the year - the writing is so spare and honest it takes your breath away. This is about forgiveness and atonement, as John Ames who, nearing death, writes the story of his life for his seven-year-old son. This is a spiritual book, not just for the faithful but also for those who have no faith.

Atticus
by Ron Hansen

A suspenseful murder mystery. Atticus Cody begins to suspect that his son's death was not suicide but murder instead. A novel about forgiveness and a father's love for his son - with an ending that will "knock your socks off!"

Herzog
by Saul Bellow

My favorite of all his works. Moses Herzog, Ph.D. has just had his wife run off with his best friend, taking their daughter with her. He begins writing letters, to friends both dead and alive, trying to explain and make sense of his life. Heartbreaking and funny, by one of America's greatest writers.

And also mentioned:

The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini

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SALLY'S PICKS:

My Sister's Keeper
by Jodi Picoult

An incredibly timely novel dealing with many of today's moral and ethical issues, set in the intimte heart of a family. This is the story of the Fitzgeralds, and their three children -- an older boy, a middle daughter who is chronically ill, and her younger sister, conceived in order to save her older sister's life. This is a story that grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let you go.

The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
by Mark Obmascik

A feathered version of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World", this is the story of a year-long marathon of bird-watching. The terrific story of a 275,000-mile odyssey undertaken in 1998 to set a bird-watching record that may never be equaled. You don't have to be a birder to love this book.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum Cocktail to the Zombie: 80 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories Behind Them
by Ted Haigh

Written by 'Dr. Cocktail', this is a beautifully photographed book with recipes and essays about drinks that you probably have never heard of, many dating from the sophisticated era of the 1920's and 30's. It will inspire you to be adventuresome and try some of the creations.

And also mentioned:

The Seven Sisters
by Margaret Drabble

If you like Anita Brookner, you'll love this.

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FAITH'S PICKS:

Being Perfect
by Anna Quindlen

This is a small gem of an advice book. Quindlen sees perfection as static and boring and wants to encourage people to give up on being perfect, and instead to begin the work of becoming themselves. What is important is to develop a life that is uniquely and meaningfully yours.

Emilie's Voice
by Susanne Dunlap

A first novel, written by a woman who has worked with the Connecticut Opera for a number of years, and thus knows the music world. This is the story of a vocally gifted young French girl, who is "adopted" out of her lower class family and swept up into the intrigue and politics of the court of Louis XIV. A really good read.

Listening To Fear: Helping Kids Cope, from Nightmares to the Nightly News
by Steven D. Marans

A child psychoanalyst and an associate professor of psychiatry at Yale, Marans has been a guest on the show several times. This is a wonderful book on helping kids cope with their various fears -- a difficult area since frequently adults have trouble understanding the sources of their children's fears. Marans offers techniques and advice for parents trying to help their child deal with a sometimes frightening world.

The Year of Pleasures
by Elizabeth Berg

I adored this book. It is the story of a widow who, in fulfilling a promise to her dying husband, sets out to make a new life for herself after his death. It is quite profound and gives one the hope that it is possible to begin again.

And also mentioned:

Children’s Books by Mark Kimball Moulton

If you are looking for a children's book, these are wonderful ones by a Connecticut-based author. All of the stories are told in rhyme, and all are beautifully illustrated.

Letters to a Young Actor: A Universal Guide to Performance
by Robert Brustein

Written by the founder of the American Repertory Theatre in Boston and former head of the Yale Repertory Theatre, this is a guide for the beginning professional actor.

The Same Sweet Girls
by Cassandra King

Chronicles the lives of a group of friends who have been meeting annually since the '60's.

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AN EVENT TO NOTE:

Read To Grow's Annual Luncheon
Friday, May 6, 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
at the Omni New Haven Hotel, New Haven, CT

Faith will be talking with Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, about his new book, Winning.

Click here for more information.

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