November 4, 2021: Judgment-free reading, a feral feminist novel, and another sale
Sorry, books… …but when I am on vacation, I read magazines. Top of the pile is Bon Appetit and next up is often This Old House and maybe a Scientific American I’ve saved to consume slowly over a leisurely vacation morning sitting quietly by the lake. When vacation ends, with my magazine stack depleted, I revel in the excitement of making…
October 19, 2021: Scooty Puff Jr., Halloween reads, and holiday shopping
Dear reader, Meet Scooty Puff Jr. We’ve been together since 2013. I got a scooter for an eco-friendly form of transportation for trips to town and weekend jaunts. Also, scooters are FUN! These days, when I only need to make a quick pit stop at RJ Julia for a few books, and the weather is just…
October 6, 2021: Reintroducing Just the Right Book
Dear reader, I start my day at 6 am in a dark bookstore. To be first in the door of the beloved RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut, and be alone with the books, is magical. With every flip of a light switch I greet my colleagues. “Good Morning, Poetry.” “How was your evening, Mystery?” “Did…
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