RJ Julia Booksellers

RJ Julia Booksellers A premier independent bookstore in Madison, CT since 1990. Ultimately, we are fiercely committed to putting the right book in the right hand.

RJ Julia Independent Booksellers, located in the shoreline town of Madison, Connecticut, is a place of discovery - where words matter, where writer meets reader, and where the ambiance and selection of books creates a welcoming atmosphere. We pride ourselves on having knowledgeable staff, an opinionated and varied book selection, and a consuming passion for reading.

06/20/2026

YA book of the summer?! Introducing: "Young World" Soman Chainani.

It follows 17-year-old Benton Young, who impulsively posts a video daring people to write him in for U.S. President. When he unexpectedly wins, it ignites a global revolution where teens take over eight of the world's most powerful nations.

Click the link to shop "Young World" online, or stop by the store this weekend. https://rjjulia.com/book/9780593905180

Celebrate freedom and literature!Join us as we honor Juneteenth with a special display that highlights powerful voices a...
06/19/2026

Celebrate freedom and literature!

Join us as we honor Juneteenth with a special display that highlights powerful voices and stories from the Black community. Let’s come together to reflect, learn, and celebrate the richness of our shared history through books that inspire change and understanding.

Swing by or click the link below to explore the featured titles. https://rjjulia.com/list/juneteenth

What books have inspired you? Tell us in the comments below👇️ Together, let's keep the conversation going!

06/18/2026

POV: You ask a bookseller literally any question ever. 💀📚

I promise we think about other things sometimes! (No we don’t).

06/17/2026

You can never start too early!

Roxanne is already introducing her new granddaughter to the magic of a good story. There is nothing sweeter than passing down the love of books to the very next generation of readers. 📖

"If We Were Dogs" by Sophie Blackall

Join us for two special evenings where great food meets great storytelling! Hosted in the intimate setting at the bookst...
06/17/2026

Join us for two special evenings where great food meets great storytelling! Hosted in the intimate setting at the bookstore, these exclusive dinners bring you up close and personal with celebrated and debut authors.

Debut Authors Table: Monday, July 20th at 6:00 pm
Historical Fiction Authors Table: Monday, August 10th at 6:00 pm

This is a truly special experience! Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today. Click the link for more info: https://rjjulia.com/authors-table-dinner-bookstore

We’ve got a stack of fresh reads just waiting to find their way onto your bookshelf. Check out our Top 6 recommendations...
06/16/2026

We’ve got a stack of fresh reads just waiting to find their way onto your bookshelf. Check out our Top 6 recommendations and new releases in our kids' department. Dive in and discover your next favorite book today! Click the link below to find all of these titles and more.

New Releases:
- "The Sisters" by Jonas Hassen Khemiri
- "Bump, Set, Sparks" by Jennifer Moffatt
- "It's Only Drowning" by David Litt
- "Tropsick" by Lauren Okie
- "Hemlock & Silver" by T. Kingfisher
- "Lawless" by Leah Litman
- "Kill All Wizards" by Jedediah Berry
- "A Murder in Springtime" by Martin Walker
- "This is Also A Love Story" by Sally Hayden
- "Mother Emanuel" by Kevin Sack
- "Dinner With An Astronaut" by Leroy Chiao
- "Ghost-Eye" by Amitav Ghosh
- "Songs Of The Dead" by Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian
- "Catching Sight" by Deni Elliott
- "The Cruelty of Nice Folks" by Justin Ellis
- "The Emilys" by Heather Abel
- "Voyagers" by Meg Charlton
- "Murder at the Spirit Lounge" by Jess Kidd
- "The Frenzy" by Joyce Carol Oates
- "We Are Gathered Here Today" by Bobby Finger
- "Mean Moms" by Emma Rosenblum (Paperback release)
- "The Book of Guilt" by Catherine Chidgey
- "Dead of Summer" by Jessa Maxwell
- "Play it Again" by Georgia Clark
- "Meet Me at the Seaside Cottage"

Top 6:
- "Voyagers" by Meg Charlton
- "Little Wonder" by Sophie Chen Keller
- "A Year of Marvelous Ways" by Sarah Winman
- "Someone Else's Husband" by Kimberly McCreight
- "The Someday Garden" by Ashley Poston
- "Cece Downing's Start Over Summer" by Sean Wiley

New in Kids:
- "Cats in Conductor Hats" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen & Leeza Hernandez
- "Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Counting Book" by Paul Friedrich
- "Toad On The Go" by Jashar Awan
- "The Dream Keeper" by Anna Walker
- "A Not So Perfect Start" by Trudy Ludwig
- "The Day My Brother Became a Tree" by Xin Li

New events happening in Madison! To see our full calendar of events and reserve your spot, click the link: https://rjjul...
06/16/2026

New events happening in Madison! To see our full calendar of events and reserve your spot, click the link: https://rjjulia.com/events

Nobody captures that nostalgic lakeside summer feeling quite like Carley Fortune. With the new TV adaptation of "Every S...
06/15/2026

Nobody captures that nostalgic lakeside summer feeling quite like Carley Fortune. With the new TV adaptation of "Every Summer After" and her latest release, "Our Perfect Storm," now available, it's the perfect time to discover what all the buzz is about!

Stop by the store and let us help you find your next favorite summer read.

06/15/2026

Left brain, meet right brain. 🧠

Happy Science Sunday! We’re diving into the brilliant world where creativity and logic collide. Stop by the store to check out our favorite science-of-art books and activities today.

I don't know how they did it, but our staff narrowed down their reading list and declared their favorite book of 2026 so...
06/12/2026

I don't know how they did it, but our staff narrowed down their reading list and declared their favorite book of 2026 so far. Interestingly, it was an impossible task to some while being easy-peasy to others. Find these picks and more on display in-store or click the link below to shop online.

https://rjjulia.com/list/best-books-2026so-far

Let us know what YOUR top book of the year so far is in the comments!

Address

768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT
06443

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12032453959

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