Sharon's Fall Pick At RJJ: The Lowland By Jhumpa Lahiri

From Lori at R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT: 

"Autumn is my favorite time of year: crisp weather and apples, the aroma of our fireplace warming the house, and all of those deep oranges, reds and yellows spread out everywhere. It's time for fairs, kettle corn and cozy moments together.

Here at R.J.'s, fall is the time for new fads, new books and longtime favorite authors like Tomie dePaola andR.L. Stine - it could be your once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet them! Be sure to check out all of the exciting new toys in Kids, our beautiful fall gifts and, of course, amazing new books. I know I'm excited for it all!"

She also posted this YouTube video of Sharon talking about why she loves The Lowland, by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

Support our local independent bookstore. Don't go rushing off to a national chain or an online behemoth that straps GPS units on its warehouse workers to keep track of them. Buy yourself a good book and invest in our local community by buying it from R. J. Julia. It's available for pre-order now on the R. J. Julia website.  Or call to reserve your copy. The phone number is 203-245-3959.

Here is Sharon's review on the RJJ website: 

"The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri is a stunning work of fiction; truly, it took my breath away. A sweeping family drama that transcends cultures and generations. Every sentence of Lahiri's (every word even) had me choking back tears, not only for the family's trials, but also in sheer joy and amazement of her exquisite writing. Best of 2013!"

--Sharon