Just the Right Book with Roxanne Coady
433 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 335 ratingsJust the Right Book is a podcast hosted by Roxanne Coady, owner of famous independent bookstore R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, that will help you discover new and note-worthy books in all genres, give you unique insights into your favorite authors, and bring you up to date with what’s happening in the literary world.
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Madeleine Albright: Redefining Fascism
February 14, 2019 20:58 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBRJ Julia recently hosted the former Secretary of State to a sold-out crowd at the Yale School of Management. Albright sat down for an exclusive interview with Roxanne to discuss her latest book Fascism: A Warning where she draws on her experiences as a child in war-torn Europe and her distinguished career as a United States diplomat to guide us through the lessons we must understand and the questions we must answer if we are to save ourselves from repeating the tragic errors of the past.
God, Rebellion, & The Beatles; A Coming-Of-Age Story
February 07, 2019 20:16 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBRoxanne says first-time author Erin Hosier “assuredly can tell her story and does so with the kind of wit, energy, warmth, and honesty that rivets you to the page.” The New York City native and literary agent kicked off publicity for her memoir "Don’t Let Me Down" at the JTRB studios for her podcast debut conversation!
2 Hot New February Releases From Lit Hub!
February 01, 2019 17:10 - 7 minutesWe welcome back Dan Sheehan from Literary Hub to give us the scoop on a couple of this month's titillating titles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now!
January 31, 2019 16:16 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIs your smart speaker listening to your conversations? Is Google reading your emails? Jaron Lanier, the author of the international bestsellers “You Are Not a Gadget” and “Who Owns the Future?” touches on these topics and more when he recently joined Roxanne to discuss his latest book, Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now.
Dani Shapiro Uncovers Cathartic Family Secret in Latest Memoir
January 23, 2019 22:01 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBDuring a recent sold-out event at RJ Julia, Dani sat down with Roxanne to discuss her fifth memoir, Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love, how a commercial DNA kit revealed her hidden lineage, and her emotional connection to her family and faith. Roxanne says “it reflects the Zeitgeist of our times, issues of identity, family secrets, and how we tell our stories.”
4 Books to Read Right Now From Literary Hub!
January 22, 2019 21:25 - 11 minutesWe recently welcomed Irish fiction writer, journalist, and editor of LitHub's Bookmarks section, Dan Sheehan back to the show to dish on his recent column, books he is currently loving, and his favorite book of 2018!! This episode was recorded on January 15th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The One Book That Offers 5 Principles to Being Fearless!
January 17, 2019 21:11 - 43 minutesAs a co-founder of the foundation with her husband, Steve, Jean Case has discovered and embraced the role of being fearless as a key ingredient for everyone and anyone to realize their potential and purpose. The entrepreneurial powerhouse joined us to discuss her inspiring first book, Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose where she outlines her guide to living fearlessly and why embracing your failures can lead to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
The One Book That Offers 5 Principles to Being Fearless!
January 17, 2019 21:11 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBAs a co-founder of the foundation with her husband, Steve, Jean Case has discovered and embraced the role of being fearless as a key ingredient for everyone and anyone to realize their potential and purpose. The entrepreneurial powerhouse joined us to discuss her inspiring first book, Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose where she outlines her guide to living fearlessly and why embracing your failures can lead to success.
Michelle Obama in Her Own Words: An Excerpt from "Becoming"
January 11, 2019 20:47 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MB3.4 million copies sold last year made Becoming by Michelle Obama the best-selling book of 2018! We are thrilled to share an excerpt of the memoir read by the former first lady herself.
Listen Back With 3 of The New York Times Best Books of 2018
January 11, 2019 02:45 - 38 minutesLast week we heard Pamela Paul, the editor of The New York Times Book Review discuss the 10 Best Books of 2018! But before you dive into your 2019 TBR pile, you might just want to take a look back at some of the best titles of this past year as chosen by the editors of the Times Book Review. For this compilation episode, we revisit three bestselling non-fiction authors from The New York Times list who joined Roxanne on the podcast in 2018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
5 Inspiring Book Picks From Roxanne!
January 04, 2019 19:07 - 3 minutesFrom poems, toasts, and inspiring quotes that feed your heart and mind to brief body-bending exercises, these inspiring books will help you kick 2019 off right! Plus, they make perfect hostess gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2018!
January 03, 2019 19:29 - 21 minutes2018 produced some spectacular literary page turners and if you are looking to catch up before you dive into your 2019 New Year's reading resolutions, we've got you covered! Pamela Paul, who is the editor of The New York Times Book Review and oversees books coverage at The New York Times recently joined Roxanne to discuss the top ten reads of 2018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dorie Greenspan's Perfect New Year's Eve Menu!
December 26, 2018 22:59 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBSay goodbye to 2018 in style with a marvelous meal curated exclusively for Just the Right Book listeners by culinary guru Dorie Greenspan! The James Beard Award winner recently stopped by RJ Julia to talk about her thirteenth book Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook, entertaining for the holidays and why she put her doctorate on hold to bake cookies!
How to Make the Ultimate Cheese Plate!
December 23, 2018 14:25 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBHosting holiday house guests and need some tips on what to serve? Culinary guru Dorie Greenspan recently sat down with Roxanne at RJ Julia to chat about her new book Everyday Dorie and give us the scoop on making a holiday-worthy cheese platter! Make sure you tune in later this week to hear Roxanne's full conversation with Dorie Greenspan!
13 Books for Your Holiday Shopping List!
December 20, 2018 16:16 - 37 minutesHere at Just the Right Book Podcast we believe that books are the perfect gift for any occasion! So, we enlisted the help of two of our esteemed experts. This year’s gift guide should help you find the perfect book for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Publishing expert Michael Selleck and Andrew Brennan, the head book buyer for RJ Julia join Roxanne in browsing the bookshelves to give us their favorite picks for this holiday shopping season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Roxanne Reacts to Your Fan Mail: Part 4!
December 15, 2018 19:26 - 3 minutesWe love hearing your comments and book recommendations! Please keep them coming by reaching out to us at [email protected] or on our Twitter and Facebook pages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What The Founding Fathers Would Say About America Today
December 12, 2018 19:53 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBSays Roxanne, “Professor Ellis has earned a Pulitzer, a national book award, and has brilliantly navigated the tricky balance of producing books of scholarly standards with widespread, enthusiastic, appreciative readership. He now brings these considerable skills to his new book, American Dialogue: The Founders and Us, which for the first time Mr. Ellis supplies our founding history to the present time, addressing critical issues like race, equality, the law, and global reach.”
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die
December 05, 2018 21:44 - 59 minutesWhat to read next? What to read at all? This is the dilemma of all readers, whether they are reading one or 200 books a year. James Mutich’s 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List includes many of the classics you might expect like Plato and Proust and covers fiction, poetry, science and science fiction, memoir, travel, biography, children’s books, history, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Audiobooks From AudioFile Magazine!
November 30, 2018 20:05 - 14 minutesIn our crazy-busy world, finding time to read is not always easy. Thankfully, audiobooks offer a handy way to dive into your favorite bestseller while you commute, exercise or even cook! Robin Whitten, the founder and editor of AudioFile Magazine started the magazine in 1992 to give listeners more information about the gratification of audiobooks. She recently joined Roxanne to talk about some of the best audio books of 2018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Origins of "Outlander" with Author Diana Gabaldon
November 28, 2018 22:18 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBBestselling author Diana Gabaldon recently joined Roxanne to talk about her wildly popular Outlander book series which holds the #2 spot on the list of America’s best-loved works of fiction by PBS’ Great American Read. The eight-book series has sold over 35 million copies and has been adapted into a hit TV show now in its fourth season.
"Outlander" Author on Hit STARZ Series
November 25, 2018 20:04 - 5 minutesOutlander is a STARZ original series based on the wildly popular collection of books by Diana Gabaldon. While the hit television adaptation is just four episodes into its fourth season, Gabaldon is just about wrapped on her ninth novel! The New York Times bestselling author recently spoke to Roxanne about the success of the TV time-travel romance, it's actors, and whether the show will ever get ahead of the books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside "The Witch Elm" with Tana French
November 22, 2018 03:02 - 49 minutesTana French's latest novel, The Witch Elm is her first departure from her bestselling Dublin Murder Squad series, of which there are six. The former theatrical actress who has been called “incandescent” by Stephen King and “absolutely mesmerizing” by Gillian Flynn recently joined Roxanne to talk about her latest mystery, her love of unreliable narrators, archaeology, luck, and whether she ever considers going back to acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside "The Witch Elm" with Tana French
November 22, 2018 03:02 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTana French's latest novel, The Witch Elm is her first departure from her bestselling Dublin Murder Squad series, of which there are six. The former theatrical actress who has been called “incandescent” by Stephen King and “absolutely mesmerizing” by Gillian Flynn recently joined Roxanne to talk about her latest mystery, her love of unreliable narrators, archaeology, luck, and whether she ever considers going back to acting.
Tana French Reacts to Stephen King's New York Times Review
November 16, 2018 21:36 - 4 minutes"The Witch Elm" by best-selling author and theatrical actress Tana French has been called "extraordinary" by the "King of Horror" Stephen King. Tana spoke to Roxanne about her latest novel and gushed about King's recent and rare book review for The New York Times. Tune in next week to hear Roxanne's full interview with Tana French! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Jobs' Daughter Finds Her Own Voice in Revealing New Memoir
November 15, 2018 04:34 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIf you haven't read Lisa Brennan-Job’s memoir “Small Fry” yet, you will likely hear about it because Lisa's father was Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple. But this is not a biography of Steve Jobs. Rather, it is a portrait of growing up in California in the eighties and one woman's quest to understand her family, her place in that family and her place in the world.
Roxanne Reacts to Your Fan Mail: Part 3!
November 09, 2018 21:11 - 3 minutesFrom classic 19th Century love stories to modern day memoirs, Roxanne reads your fan mail and shares your favorite stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom
November 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB2018 marks 200 years since the birth of Frederick Douglass, and we now have the first major biography of Douglass in a quarter century. Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by prize-winning historian and Yale Professor David Blight is based on nearly a lifetime of research as well as letters and private documentation to which no biographer has previously had access. It’s this revealing collection that helped shed new light on Douglass, particularly in the latter third of his life.
8 Books to Read For Election Day!
November 03, 2018 16:14 - 19 minutesOn a special election edition of JTRB Bookmarks, we welcomed back Lissa Muscatine, owner of the renowned Politics & Prose in Washington, DC to give us the scoop on what books we should be paying attention to the weekend before the election. Don't forget to hit your local bookstore before you hit the polls to vote!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46 Books That Will Make Your Holiday Wish List!
November 01, 2018 16:56 - 1 hourIf you’re trying to fill your holiday wish list with amazing titles, look no further! Roxanne recently hosted a live event with Penguin Random House publishing powerhouses Michael Kindness, Jennifer Black and author, Matthew Dicks. The event, which took place at the Mandell JCC in Hartford, Connecticut, was titled “Buzz About Books” and we were there every step of the way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Creepy Books to Read This Halloween!
October 26, 2018 19:31 - 7 minutesWhether you crave a hair-raising whodunit, a frightening family-friendly novel, or the book that inspired Netflix's hottest spine-chilling series, we've got you covered! We enlisted the help of David Canfield, Book Critic and Reporter for EW to get you in the mood for Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Fall Book Picks From Entertainment Weekly!
October 26, 2018 00:05 - 36 minutesEntertainment Weekly is your one stop shop for all the latest news about TV shows, movies, music, theater, and of course books! We were honored to welcome back David Canfield, Book Critic and Reporter for Entertainment Weekly to give us the scoop on what to read this Fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to Read Before Heading to Movie Theaters This Fall!
October 19, 2018 18:43 - 6 minutesAutumn days beg for pumpkin, apple cider and of course books! There are an increasing number of book-to-film adaptations. Roxanne recommends reading these books before you hit the cinema this Fall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Re-release: How Propaganda Works
October 17, 2018 21:48 - 35 minutesJason Stanley stopped by the Just the Right Book studios last year to discuss his book How Propaganda Works and how language influences the way we think and reason about public issues. In his new book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them, the philosopher and Yale professor warns about the dangers of normalizing fascist politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your 2018 National Book Award Finalists!
October 13, 2018 20:50 - 5 minutesThe 2018 National Book Awards Winners will be announced on November 14th. Roxanne highlights some of her favorite titles from the longlist which feature five categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Paper Chase" Author's Latest Novel Explores a Fractured Love Story
October 11, 2018 20:43 - 33 minutesIn John Jay Osborne Jr.'s new novel, "Listen to the Marriage" we are introduced to a couple who seemed to be destined for divorce. Told through the therapist's eyes, we see the couple both confront and skirt issues that have torn them apart. The former screenwriter and legal professor joined Roxanne to talk about his first novel in 37 years, his decade of experience writing in Hollywood, and how his own marriage counseling 35 years ago helped him "understand my wife for the first time". Learn...
"Paper Chase" Author's Latest Novel Explores a Fractured Love Story
October 11, 2018 20:43 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn John Jay Osborne Jr.'s new novel, "Listen to the Marriage" we are introduced to a couple who seemed to be destined for divorce. Told through the therapist's eyes, we see the couple both confront and skirt issues that have torn them apart. The former screenwriter and legal professor joined Roxanne to talk about his first novel in 37 years, his decade of experience writing in Hollywood, and how his own marriage counseling 35 years ago helped him "understand my wife for the first time".
4 Books to Help You Survive the Bad News Overload
October 05, 2018 17:24 - 7 minutesSuffering from bad news overload? Well, we have a couple of remedies. One is dancing...and the other is books, of course! Roxanne shares four books that are distracting, witty, and engaging! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Past #MeToo: Constraints & Imbalances That Shape Women's Lives
October 04, 2018 16:52 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBBestselling National Book Award finalist Kate Walbert stopped by the Just the Right Book studios for an in depth interview on her latest book which Roxanne calls "gorgeous, restrained, and powerful." The 149 page novel is a timely story about a 15 year old girl, a charming and manipulative English teacher, a dark secret and how the protagonist Jo confronts a trauma many years later.
Celebrating Banned Books Week!
September 28, 2018 16:40 - 3 minutesThis week is Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Across the country there are discussions about schools, libraries, and communities banning books for their incendiary content. They shockingly include books like The Color Purple and A Wrinkle in Time, among other titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Doing Nothing Can Make You More Productive
September 26, 2018 19:15 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAlan Lightman is a physicist, novelist, and essayist who believes we are losing ourselves in the digital network and builds a case that the overload of Information and distraction from technology is making us less productive. The MIT professor joined Roxanne to discuss his latest book In Praise of Wasting Time. Lightman believes we need a mental attitude that values and protects stillness, privacy, solitude, and personal reflection, or at the very least, a half an hour a day to "waste time".
Roxanne Reacts To Your Fan Mail: Part 2!
September 21, 2018 19:07 - 4 minutesFrom the Tri-state area to the Golden State, Roxanne responds to listener emails from coast to coast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne Bogel Would "Rather Be Reading"; Lithub.com's Book Picks & More
September 20, 2018 21:35 - 1 hourWe were delighted to welcome Dan Sheehan, the Bookmark's editor at Literary Hub to discuss what books are hot right now, and his debut novel, Restless Souls. Also in this episode, we welcome back the creator of the popular blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the podcast What Should I Read Next?, Anne Bogel. Anne spoke to Roxanne about her latest book I'd Rather Be Reading, her experience as a bookseller...for a day, and what books she is currently loving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Anne Bogel Would "Rather Be Reading"; Lithub.com's Book Picks & More
September 20, 2018 21:35 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWe were delighted to welcome Dan Sheehan, the Bookmark's editor at Literary Hub to discuss what books are hot right now, and his debut novel, Restless Souls. Also in this episode, we welcome back the creator of the popular blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the podcast What Should I Read Next?, Anne Bogel. Anne spoke to Roxanne about her latest book I'd Rather Be Reading, her experience as a bookseller...for a day, and what books she is currently loving!
4 Book Club-Worthy Reads!!
September 13, 2018 21:28 - 5 minutesBookTrib.com’s new deal with the Girly Book Club sends four books from select publishers to 50 U.S. book clubs every month. BookTrib’s Jim Alkon describes the four titles in the program’s inaugural package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Must-Reads From 4 of Our Favorite Experts!
September 13, 2018 21:18 - 38 minutesLooking for more books to add to your TBR pile?! Here at JTRB Podcast, we are pleased to have such amazing & knowledgeable friends on our show to share what they are reading and loving! During this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite book experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Re-release: Charles Duhigg on Being “Smarter, Faster & Better”
September 07, 2018 16:53 - 43 minutesWant to get more done without sacrificing what you care about most? Last spring Charles Duhigg joined us to talk about his latest book, “Smarter Faster, Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity.” “People often get tied up in being busy, rather than being productive,” says Duhigg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Book Picks From 7 Independent Bookstores!
September 06, 2018 18:31 - 35 minutesJTRB Podcast takes you on a cross-country road trip to some of our favorite indie bookstores from past episodes! Looking for a new book recommendation? We have 17 suggestions for you to choose from! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senator John McCain in His Own Words: A Tribute
August 31, 2018 15:25 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSenator John McCain recorded the last chapter of his book, The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights and Other Appreciations earlier this year and all of us at Just the Right Book thought the finest tribute would be to honor the true American patriot in his own words.
Senator John McCain in His Own Words: A Tribute
August 31, 2018 15:25 - 26 minutesSenator John McCain recorded the last chapter of his book, The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights and Other Appreciations earlier this year and all of us at Just the Right Book thought the finest tribute would be to honor the true American patriot in his own words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Jessica Parker Talks New Imprint, SATC’s Impact on Women & More
August 29, 2018 21:31 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBSarah Jessica Parker who is best known for her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw is also a producer, designer, and now a publisher, recently launching her own imprint, SJP for Hogarth. In a rare and revealing interview, the Sex and the City star opens up to Roxanne on several hot topics. They discuss not only the imprint, but the series’ impact on the role of women in society, the importance of pay equality for working mothers, and recent movements #MeToo and #TimesUp.