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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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Serving Lunch, Dinner, Homemade Pastries, Coffee and Tea
Mon-Sat: 9am - 9pm
Sun: 10am - 6pm
Managed by La Rosticceria, Carry Out Caterers
The RJ Café is proud to display unique art exhibits from the ALVA Gallery in New London, CT
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| THE FAITH MIDDLETON SHOW ON WNPR |
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Faith Middleton
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The Book Show
WNPR-Connecticut Public Radio
90.5 FM Hartford/New Haven
89.1 FM Norwich/New London
88.5 FM Stamford/Greenwich
91.3 FM Southampton
99.5 FM Storrs
"My book buddies, Roxanne Coady of R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, Dr. Rose Quiello, lecturer in English at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, and enthusiastic reader Sally Gessner join me in the studio every two weeks. Occasionally Lee Jacobus, author and former professor at the University of Connecticut, drops in as well.
We tell you about the books we've enjoyed recently, and listeners are invited to tell us about your favorite books on line. E-mail us at faithwnpr@aol.com. Tell us in a couple of sentences about an all-time favorite book, or a recent great read, and why you love it. Adults and children are welcome! We'll read your letters over the air."
- Faith Middleton
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| RECENT BOOKS |
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Show Date: December 9, 2005
ROXANNE'S PICKS:
The Elements of Style Illustrated
by William Strunk, Jr.
This is such a classic book on writing style. The illustrated version is even better than the original edition. In my opinion, this turned a book that I've always liked into a coffee table book or a fun book to give as a gift. |
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Boy Were We Wrong About the Dinosaurs
by Kathleen Kudlinski
Written by a New Haven Register columnist, it's a beautifully illustrated book. It has a lot of factual information about dinosaurs - kids will love this book! |
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Poetry Speaks to Children
by Elise Paschen (editor)
A wonderful collection of poetry along with a CD. Lovely, light illustrations and many of the poems are read by the poets themselves. Includes poems by Robert Frost, Billy Collins, James Stevenson and more. It's a great idea, and also perfect to play in the car. |
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Why Do I Love These People?
by Po Bronson
Each chapter Bronson talks about a real life event that happened between two family members. He manages to pick up on the nuances in relationships that you can easily relate to. |
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The Comedy Thesaurus
by Judy Brown (editor)
This book is filled with 3,241 quips, quotes and smart-ass remarks. It's fun and includes hilarious remarks and insights by comedians. |
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Cool Stuff and How It Works
by Chris Woodford, James Flint, Ben Morgan, Clint Witchalls, Luke Collins
A great book for kids to avoid doing homework with! Explains how all sorts of things - sneakers, computers, sports equipment - do what they do. |
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ROSE'S PICKS:
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The Art of Mending
by Elizabeth Berg
This is a lovely story about a woman, who is a quilter, and her relationship with her brother, sister and ailing father. The art of mending refers to quilting as well as relationships. |
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Crossing to Safety
by Wallace Stegner
A favorite book of mine about 2 families and their friendship over many, many years told through the eyes of one of the husbands. It's the kind of book that deals with very common issues and yet the author presents them in such a rich and moving way that you feel like the characters are your close friends. |
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The Rural Life
by Verlyn Klinkenborg
I love this book and like to read little sections of it from time to time. What the author does is divide it into 12 chapters - one for every month of the year - from January to December. |
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Bel Canto
by Anne Patchett
Opera is at the heart of this book. It takes place during a hostage situation at an executive's birthday party. You get to experience how different people react in a crisis situation. |
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High Flyer
by Susan Howatch
A romance, mystery, thriller all in one novel. You can't put it down once you start reading it. |
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FAITH'S PICKS:
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Charles Addams Half-Baked Cookbook
by Charles Addams
Charles Addams is the man who created the Addams Family television show. This book includes culinary cartoons featured in the New Yorker as well as never published ones. It also includes very strange, regional recipes. It's very funny, witty and wacky. |
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Team of Rivals
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Goodwin did something very dangerous for a historian - taking on a subject that has been written about so much - but this biography about Lincoln is different. When she started examining his rivals, she realized how fascinating this side of him was. |
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WWilliam Sloane Coffin Jr.: A Holy Impatience
by Warren Goldstein
This is the perfect title for this book. Coffin, who devoted his life to the religious world, purposely tackled the most controversial issues of his time. The book is fascinating! |
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The Smaller Majority
by Piotr Naskrecki
Kids are fascinated with bugs, and this book is filled with the most gorgeous, colorful photographs of bugs. Perfect for a bug lover - child or adult. |
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Online Education: Is It For You?
by Susan Deane
A great guide to online education that tells you how to get started, what program is right for you, and much, much more. |
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Kitchens for the Rest of Us
by Peter Lemos
A great book for people who want to remodel their kitchen, but can't afford to spend a fortune. It is filled with wonderful, affordable ideas. |
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Find out what else is happening on The Faith Middleton Show.
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Book Show Archives:
 February 15, 2008
February 1, 2008
January 18, 2008
December 7, 2007
November 23, 2007
November 9, 2007
October 12, 2007
September 28, 2007
August 31, 2007
August 19, 2007
August 2, 2007
May 11, 2007
April 27, 2007
April 13, 2007
March 30, 2007
March 2, 2007
February 16, 2007
January 5, 2007 (repeat of 11/10/06)
December 22, 2006
November 24, 2006
November 10, 2006
October 27, 2006
September 29, 2006 (repeat of 9/1/06)
September 15, 2006
September 1, 2006
August 18, 2006
August 4, 2006
July 21, 2006 (repeat of 6/9/06)
July 7, 2006 (repeat of 3/17/06)
June 9, 2006
May 23, 2006
April 14, 2006
March 31, 2006
March 17, 2006
March 3, 2006
February 14, 2006 (repeat of 10/14/05)
February 3, 2006
January 20, 2006
January 6, 2006 (repeat of 11/25/05)
December 23, 2005 (repeat of 11/11/05)
December 9, 2005
November 25, 2005
November 11, 2005
October 14, 2005
September 30, 2005
September 16, 2005
September 2, 2005
August 19, 2005
August 5, 2005
July 22, 2005
June 24, 2005 (repeat of 06/10/05)
June 10, 2005
May 27, 2005 (repeat of 01/21/05)
May 13, 2005 (repeat of 01/21/05)
April 29, 2005 (no show)
April 15, 2005
April 1, 2005
March 18, 2005 (repeat of 02/18/05)
March 4, 2005 (repeat of 01/21/05)
February 18, 2005
February 1, 2005
January 21, 2005
January 7, 2005
December 24, 2004
December 6, 2004
November 26, 2004 (repeat of 03/5/04)
November 12, 2004
October 29, 2004 (repeat of 09/17/04)
October 12, 2004
October 1, 2004
September 17, 2004
September 3, 2004 (not a book show)
August 20, 2004 (Julia Child special, not a book show)
August 6, 2004
July 23, 2004
July 9, 2004 (repeat of 05/14/04)
June 25, 2004 (repeat of 04/16/04)
June 11, 2004 (repeat of 03/19/04)
May 14, 2004
April 28, 2004
April 16, 2004
April 2, 2004 (repeat of 2/20/04)
March 19, 2004
March 5, 2004
February 20, 2004
February 3, 2004
January 23, 2004
December 16, 2003
December 5, 2003
November 21, 2003
November 7, 2003 (repeat of 8/22/03)
October 30, 2003
October 17, 2003
October 3, 2003
September 19, 2003
September 5, 2003 (repeat of 5/30/03)
August 22, 2003
August 9, 2003
July 25, 2003
July 11, 2003
June 28, 2003
June 13, 2003
May 30, 2003
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