Events Calendar

All events are $5.00 and take place in the store at 7pm unless otherwise noted. When you attend an author event, please support our efforts by purchasing your books at R.J. Julia Booksellers.

Reservations are required at all events. To reserve a seat:

Call us at 203.245.3959 or 800.74.READS
Or email us at books@rjjulia.com
Or click on the Reserve your seat green button in the event description.

See a clip from our T.C. Boyle event by clicking here.

Free Ice Cream!

Date: Friday, 3 September, 2010

Our last ice cream social was so much fun we decided to do it again! Stop by the bookstore for a free cup of ice cream... Yum!

From 2-4 PM.

Karen E. Olson - Mystery

Date: Tuesday, 7 September, 2010

Who knew that underneath the gentle facade of author Karen Olson lurks tattooed detective Brett Kavanaugh? We’re so pleased Olson is returning to present her newest thriller, Driven to Ink.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

Jenny Gardiner

Date: Friday, 10 September, 2010

“Parrothood is harder than parenthood!” Or so says Jenny Gardiner, author of Winging It and mom to Graycie, a misbehaving African gray parrot.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

To Kill a Mockingbird - Discussion

Date: Sunday, 12 September, 2010

Please join us for a special 50th anniversary celebration of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-Prize winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Writer Amy Bloom will read from and discuss this beloved book.

This is a free event but advance sign up is required. This event starts at 4:30.

James King - Fiction

Date: Tuesday, 14 September, 2010

Connecticut author James King takes us on a special road trip in Bill Warrington’s Last Chance. In a quest to bring together his estranged children, Bill and his fifteen-year-old granddaughter take off for California.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

Anita Diamant

Date: Wednesday, 15 September, 2010

The superb Anita Diamant visits us to talk about her new paperback, Day After Night.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

Voices in the Bookstore

Date: Thursday, 16 September, 2010

Attention all fans of the written word: Madison area writers read from their work: poetry, fiction, essays - all kinds of writers are welcome!

This event is free but advance sign up is required.

Nick Bruel

Date: Thursday, 16 September, 2010

You think he’s cute and fluffy, well, you’re in for a surprise because he’s a BAD KITTY! In Bad Kitty Versus Uncle Murray, Uncle Murray agrees to catsit for Kitty – and before long he’s up to his neck in cat shenanigans. Join author Nick Bruel for a purrfectly fun afternoon!

Tickets for this event are $5, which may be used toward the purchase of the book. This event starts at 4:30.

Lane Smith - Kids

Date: Friday, 17 September, 2010

It’s a Book! is sure to please both little ones who have just discovered the joys of reading as well as adults who may be pining for the days of paper. Join Lane Smith as he reads from his newest book.

Tickets for this event are $5, which may be used toward the purchase of the book. This event starts at 4:30.

Sarah Ellison - Business

Date: Tuesday, 21 September, 2010

War at the Wall Street Journal documents the cinematic exploits of a dramatic cast of characters and an epic battle for control of a media empire - join insider Sarah Ellison as she discusses her new book.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

Business Book Club - Noon

Date: Wednesday, 22 September, 2010

Join Roxanne Coady for a lively and thoughtful discussion of Switch by Dan & Chip Heath.

The Business Book Club focuses on practical and helpful books designed to help make your business better.

Business Book Club - Evening

Date: Wednesday, 22 September, 2010

Join Roxanne Coady for a lively and thoughtful discussion of Switch by Dan & Chip Heath.

The Business Book Club focuses on practical and helpful books designed to help make your business better.

Sara Gruen - Fiction

Date: Thursday, 23 September, 2010

Sara Gruen will visit Madison to celebrate the release of her latest, Ape House. Six exceptional bonobos (who communicate using American Sign Language) are “liberated” from their lab following an explosion and mysteriously end up on a TV reality show.

Tickets for the event are $10, $5 of which may be used toward the purchase of the book.

This event will be held at Hubley Hall at the First Congregational Church of Madison.

Koren Zailckas

Date: Friday, 24 September, 2010

Koren Zailckas first grabbed our attention with her searing memoir Smashed - she'll be here to discuss her follow-up, Fury.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

Check out her video!

Gift Trunk Show

Date: Saturday, 25 September, 2010

Join us for a trunk show of the gorgeous RockFlowerPaper gift line. They make beautiful trays, linens, tote bags, pillows – in the most scrumptious colors. Think early holiday shopping – or a special treat for yourself!
Our photo doesn't do their lovely products justice - please click here to see more.
1 to 4 pm.

National Curiousity Day

Date: Saturday, 25 September, 2010

What day is it? It’s National Curiosity Day! Why? We’re celebrating Curious George's 70th Birthday from 10am-12pm.

This is a free event but advance sign up is required.

Bob Shea - Ages 2-5

Date: Tuesday, 28 September, 2010

Have a little one who is ready to join the big league? Bob Shea reads from his bright and funny newest book Dinosaur vs. the Potty.

This event starts at 4:30.

Paul Bloom - Psychology

Date: Wednesday, 29 September, 2010

Why do humans like what they like? Yale psychology professor Paul Bloom explains How Pleasure Works, exploring the science behind this most powerful of human emotions.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

Rosemary Wells - Kids Storytime

Date: Wednesday, 29 September, 2010

How exciting to have one of our favorite children’s authors, Rosemary Wells, join us for storytime! She’ll read from the delightful Max & Ruby's Bedtime Book. You can even come in your pajamas!

Tickets for this event are $5, which may be used toward the purchase of the book. Every person attending must have a ticket. Held at the Scranton Library at 7 pm.

Jeff Sharlet - Politics & Religion

Date: Thursday, 30 September, 2010

In C Street, Jeff Sharlet exposes a group of extreme Christian fundamentalists in DC whose plans include conversions of powerful politicians and the erosion of the line between Church and State.

Tickets for this event are $5 and may be used toward the purchase of the book.

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