December 9, 2021: Holiday cheer, a canine book recommendation, and more cookies!

Dear reader, Well, folks—it’s happened: I officially have the Christmas spirit. After a weekend of holiday decorating at home, my work week began with an early morning drive from the JTRB office around the corner to R.J. Julia Booksellers where the trees along the main street were lit and twinkling and wreaths with bright red…

December 3: Books that stick with us, books in conversation with each other, books as gifts

Dear reader, I like to walk every day. This time of year, the walking offsets my cookie intake—or at least that is what I tell myself.  Sometimes I like walking the beach of Long Island Sound soon after sunrise and the water sparkles.  And sometimes I like walking the trails behind my house where on cold…

November 10: Dogs and Grandmothers Know Best

My name is Lou and I work at Just the Right Book. In the early morning I wake my coworker, Britt (you guys know her but no one loves her more than me). I am so excited to go to work.  (Okay, I’m also excited about breakfast and the car ride but it’s really about…

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