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

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Sun 10am – 6pm

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ROXANNE'S PICKS:

The Tender Bar
by J.R. Moehringer

I've finished reading this and I stick to my prediction that it will be the best book of the fall. A touching memoir of growing up in Manhasset, LI, guided by the guys at the local pub. The author is a brilliant storyteller – you will be engaged from page one.

A Family of Poems : My Favorite Poetry for Children
by Caroline Kennedy

This is a new book of poetry compiled by Caroline Kennedy and beautifully illustrated by Jon Muth. Organized by categories such as ‘about me' ‘that's so silly' ‘bedtime' – this is perhaps the most perfect book of poems for children.

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
by Steven Jay Schneider

Chosen by a pretty impressive group of judges, this is a chronological list of must-see movie classics, each with an essay and cross-referenced for easy searching. A great guide for the next trip to the video store.

Great Ideas Series
by Penguin Books

A new series, published by Penguin, which includes such classics as On The Shortness of Life by Seneca, On Natural Selection by Charles Darwin, and On Friendship by Montaigne. What is good about this is that these are the original sources -- representative works by great writers – the editing is in chosing the pieces, it is not about interpreting or analyzing them.

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ROSE'S PICKS:

Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness
by Joshua Wolf Shenk

The book is so wonderful because Shank points out how Lincoln was so aware of his depression and was able to turn that depression into something very positive – he suffered greatly but used it to know himself and to turn it into his strength. An interesting approach for those of us who know Lincoln only through 'the facts.'

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylea
by Steven Pressfield

History at its best – this novel tells the gripping story of the 300 Spartans who sacrificed themselves in battle against the invading Persians. Told by the lone survivor, it is rich in detail, action, and storytelling. A must read, even if you don't like historical fiction!

Antigone
by Sophocles

Lysistrata
by Aristophanes

Two classic Greek stories: the first of a woman who has to chose between following the law of the land or a higher law; the second a play where all of the women come together to decide to withhold sex so that their husbands will not go off to war. It is so wonderful to find that ideas that seem to be new have actually been around for a long, long time.

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LEE'S PICKS:

Madame de Stael
by Maria Fairweather

This brand-new biography tell the fascinating story of Germaine de Stael – the most prominent woman in Europe during the Napoleonic era. Exceedingly plain, immensely charming, and intellectually brilliant, she is credited with being the first woman ‘political scientist' and powerful enough to stand up to Napoleon.

Siddhartha
by Hermann Hesse

This classic tale of the quest for truth traces Siddhartha's search for Nirvana through a variety of paths, finally as a ferryman learning from the river itself. Written in parables, it was the spiritual touchstone of the sixties generation.

The Constant Gardener
by John le Carre

The basis for the current film, which, while good, is an only interpretation of the original book. And in this case, the original is so rich, so deeply felt, so delicate and really rich that everyone should come back and read (or reread) it .

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FAITH'S PICKS:

What Erika Wants
by Bruce Clements

This tender, intelligent story of a girl caught in her parents divorce fight is by a board member of the Children's Law Center in Hartford. As a fund-raiser for the Center I will be interviewing Bruce Clements on October 25th at the West Hartford Conference and Meeting Center at the West Hartford Town Hall. It runs from 5:30–8:30 pm and tickets are $100. Call the Center at 860 232-9993 for more information.

The Laughing Jesus: Religious Lies and Gnostic Wisdom
by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy

One of the group of books about religion spawned by The DaVinci Code, this explores the role of traditional, literal religion in today’s fundamentalist (and dangerous) world and contrasts this with the Gnostic approach. A thought-provoking book.

Love in the Driest Season: A Family Memoir
by Neely Tucker

A lot of towns, through their public libraries, are picking a book of the year. Cheshire has picked this memoir and you can meet the author at the library October 26 and 27. He, a white newspaper reporter, married to an African-American is posted to Zimbabwe in the midst of civil unrest and the AIDS crises. There the couple adopts a little girl, Chipo -- now seven, vibrant and energetic -- and this is their story.

The Bonus Army: An American Epic
by Paul Dickson and Thomas B. Allen

The story of the WWI veterans who marched on Washington to demand the bonus that Congress had promised them at the end of the war. While unsuccessful, and actually maligned by numerous officials, it is an extraordinary story and their struggle eventually resulted in the GI Bill of Rights.

The Electric Michelangelo
by Sarah Hall

A finalist for the Booker Prize, this fascinating coming-of-age tale is about a tatoo artist from England who reinvents himself in Coney Island. Wonderful characters, with an interesting take on the role of women at the time. Beautifully written, this would be a great choice for a book group!

Judgment of Paris : California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine
by George Taber

Written by the only journalist to cover the event – this is the story of the fateful day in 1976 when California wines won out over French wines at a Paris tasting.

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The March
by E.L. Doctorow

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