Not quite sure what Mom wants?
You can't go wrong with a Gift Card Bundle, featuring an RJ Julia Booksellers coffee mug and a gift card. Maybe add in a delicious gourmet chocolate?... Perfect! Gift cards can be used in-store, including our Middletown location, as well as online at rjjulia.com. Click here to purchase.
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STAFF SUGGESTION Our Millennial Book Club selection! A searing, satirical indictment of the for-profit prison system, this book absolutely blew me away. Adjei-Brenyah has filled his novel with vivid characters, developing each of their voices so masterfully that you can't help but feel deeply invested in these flawed, complex people... Read more.
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STAFF SUGGESTION City of Dreams is a compelling follow-up to Winslow's City on Fire, complete with all the grit, colorful characters, and gripping plot. Now set between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Danny Ryan is dealing with the aftermath of the war between the Irish and Italian mobs in Rhode Island, while trying to keep his son safe... Read more.
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STAFF SUGGESTION If you have ever visited Hawaii as a tourist, I urge you to read this book. Seeing Hawaii through the eyes of a native, intertwined with a story of belonging, family, loyalty, and loss was extremely meaningful. This book only sort of has a happy ending... Read more.
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STAFF SUGGESTION In this timely, hilarious, and deeply moving sequel, Jemisin explores a modern city's place not only in a changing country, but on a changing planet within the endless multiverse. Her world-building is genius, but it's the character who will capture you completely... Read more.
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Discover the stories behind the stories with new memoirs, biographies, and more nonfiction. Explore the truth of how we live our lives and what makes up the world around us.
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Congratulate the grad in your life or treat yourself to a job well done. Browse our Graduation Day titles below. Click here for additional selections.
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FOR MOM
Receive this complimentary crossbody bag courtesy of Inis with the purchase of any Inis perfume! A sparkling, clean unisex fragrance that captures the feeling of a perfect sunny day by the sea, Inis is a boutique brand favorite around the world. While supplies last.
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FOR TEACHER
Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 8! We have a variety of delightful gift bundles in store, ready to grab and go! Bundles include an RJ Julia Booksellers gift card paired with a coffee mug, pencils, notepad, or stickers. Mix and match to make the perfect gift! $15-$20
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Award-winning author Mary Beth Keane’s new novel takes place over the course of one week when Malcolm learns shocking news about Jess, a patron of the bar goes missing, and a blizzard hits the town of Gillam, trapping everyone in place... Read more.
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Get ready to kick off beach season with some epic beach read recommendations from booksellers Sharon, Judi, and Becky. Hear about bookseller favorites while sipping on a complimentary themed beverage and discover your next beach read... Read more
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Check out Book Marks - LitHub’s “Rotten Tomatoes” for Books
Book Marks aggregates reviews from over 70 sources and is the perfect way to learn about new books. Scroll to the very bottom of any book page at rjjulia.com to read Book Marks.
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POSITIVE From the New York Times bestselling author of The Passage comes a riveting standalone novel about a group of survivors on a hidden island utopia—where the truth isn't what it seems. Read more.
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POSITIVE An Indian American family is turned upside down when the parents split up thirty-six years into their arranged marriage in this witty, big-hearted debut. Read more.
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RAVE A New Yorker staff writer investigates his grandfather, a Nazi Party Chief, in this “unflinching, gorgeously written, and deeply moving exploration of morality, family, and war” (Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of Pain). Read more.
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RAVE The definitive account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the enduring legacy of Timothy McVeigh, leading to the January 6 insurrection—from acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin. Read more.
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Listen to Roxanne Coady, founder of RJ Julia Booksellers, interview the very best nonfiction authors. This week on Just the Right Book, Priscilla Gilman joins Roxanne Coady to discuss his new book, The Critic's Daughter about the inner sanctum of family and her charmed life with her critic father, Richard Gilman.
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A wrenching story about what it means to be the daughter of a demanding parent, a revelatory window into the impact of divorce, and a searching reflection on the nature of art and criticism, The Critic’s Daughter is an unflinching account of loss and grief—and a radiant testament of forgiveness and love.
Click here to listen.
Subscribe and download the episode, wherever you get your podcasts!
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Browse our audiobook picks exploring motherhood for yourself or the moms in your life. When you sign up for a new monthly membership, use code CHOOSEINDIE to receive a bonus audiobook! That means you’ll have two audiobook credits to redeem from the start. Click here to get started.
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