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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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Faith Middleton

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
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"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 Jacobis, 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

RECENT BOOKS

Show Date: December 22, 2006

ROXANNE'S PICKS:

Magic Time
by Doug Marlette

A story about a journalist who has a breakdown and his sister brings him back home to Mississippi. The book alternates between today and the early 60's. It's a great reminder of what that time was like and also about the role everybody played in that environment.

Toilets of the World
by Morna E. Gregory and Sian James

This is an amusing combination of the ridiculous and the fascinating.

The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems
by Jackie Morris and Carol Ann Duffy

Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carrol, Ogden NashÉthis is a wonderful children's poetry collection. It has beautiful illustrations and an enormous range of poetry...great for everybody at any age.

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FAITH'S PICKS:

Same-Sex Marriage: The Cultural Politics of Love and Law
by Kathleen Hull

This is an interesting look at the psychological studies about homosexuality and the evolution of it. It also discusses the legal implications.

Death at Deacon Pond
by E. M. Alexander

A local author writes about a teenage girl's ability to speak with the dead.

NY Times Book Review 10 Best Books of the Year (and not a single one of them are on the bestseller list):
Fiction: *Absurdistan* by Gary Shteyngart *The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel* by Amy Hempel *The Emperor's Children* by Claire Messud *The Lay of the Land* by Richard Ford *Special Topics in Calamity Physics* by Marisha Pessl	Non Fiction: *Falling through the Earth: A Memoir* *The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11* by Lawrence Wright *Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War* by Nathaniel Philbrick *The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals* by Michael Pollan *The Places in Between* by Rory Stewart

Tofu 1-2-3: 125 Easy-To-Prepare Cholesterol-Free Recipes
by Maribeth Abrams

If you're interested in a healthy, vegetarian diet, this gives some great and interesting recipes.

The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood
by Sy Montgomery

Written by a naturalist who is a terrific writer. A farmer gave Sy a runt of the litter and this tiny pig gets bigger and bigger and bigger. You really wind up cheering for this pig - they are intelligent, have a great memory, recognize people.

About Alice
by Calvin Trillin

Always a joy to read him, he wrote a new small book about his wife who recently passed away. A great read.

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ROSE'S PICKS:

How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My Life
by Mameve Medwed

A fun read about an antique dealer who attends the Antique Roadshow when it comes to town. She discovers that a chamber pot she has was once owned by Browning. Then the comedy begins and all of her friend's come out of the woodwork. It traces the journey of this pot and it is very, very funny.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
by Malcolm Gladwell

This book discusses the moment when an idea or trend crosses over the threshold and takes over like wildflower. From fashion trends to ideas, it's an optimistic book to read.

The Known World
by Edward P. Jones

A story about a black slave who is freed and goes on to purchase slaves of his own. The author is able to give you so many details, but still keep you interested.

When Madeline Was Young
by Jane Hamilton

A woman gets married and has an accident which leaves her with severe brain damage. Her husband remarries a nurse and together they care for Madeline. They have 2 children and they raise them thinking that Madeline is their older sister. It sounds absurd but the story really works.

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LEE'S PICKS:

The Echo Maker
by Richard Powers

An incredibly compelling book about a guy who runs off the road and is left with Capgrass Syndrome - where people act like they're in a parallel universe. A wonderfully written story, this book makes you think about how perishable your personality can be.

The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins

Written by an evolutionary biologist, this book is important for anyone who is concerned about the effect of religion in our time.

The Translator
by Leila Aboulela

A young woman's husband dies in Sudan, so she moves to Scotland to translate for a professor. It's a complicated love story and this book is great for giving you insight in Islamic faith.