Events

In conversation with Lori FazioThursday, October 1st at 6:30 PM This event has reached capacity Presenting a tender and heartfelt story interwoven between generations of two Midwestern families bou...

Date: Thu, 10/1/2026

Time: 6:30pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

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Oct 03

Brunch at the Bookstore

Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM Let us know you'll be there! Get ready for the cooler weather with some new fall reads. RJ Julia President Lori Fazio and Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Ma...

Date: Sat, 10/3/2026

Time: 11:00am

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 04

Story Time

Bring your little ones to a fun and engaging story time! Perfect for kids who love stories, this free event is a great way to foster a love of reading while enjoying quality time together. Every we...

Date: Sun, 10/4/2026

Time: 11:00am

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

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Oct 04

Wellness Celebration

Sunday, October 4th at 3:00 PM Join us at RJ Julia Booksellers for the exciting launch of our new Wellness section—your ultimate destination for books that nourish the mind, body, and spiri...

Date: Sun, 10/4/2026

Time: 3:00pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

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Oct 04

Silent Book Club

First Sunday of the Month Love to read? You’re invited to the Wesleyan RJ Julia Silent Book Club! Join us each month at the bookstore for an hour of companionable silent reading. Feel free to bri...

Date: Sun, 10/4/2026

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 05

Grace Lin, "The Little Stone Buddha"

Monday, October 5th at 4:00 PMReserve your spot today! Join bestselling author Grace Lin for a fun story time and live drawing to celebrate her new book, The Little Stone Buddha. This heartwar...

Date: Mon, 10/5/2026

Time: 4:00pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Rd.
Madison, CT 06443

Oct 07

Local Author Series: Fiction

Wednesday, October 7th at 5:00 PM Reserve your spot today! Join RJ Julia Booksellers in supporting local and independent authors! RJ Julia’s Local and Independent Author Program brings...

Date: Wed, 10/7/2026

Time: 5:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 08

Practicing Witchcraft

Witchcraft: Foundations of an Intentional Practice Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 PM Let us know you'll be there! Explore the foundations of a witchcraft-based practice, includ...

Date: Thu, 10/8/2026

Time: 6:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 08

Rory Riley Topping & Josh Rultenberg, "Draw the Line in Ohio"

Thursday, October 8th at 6:30 PM Reserve your spot today! Gerrymandering is quickly becoming a ubiquitous issue throughout the country, aggravating even the partially-informed American w...

Date: Thu, 10/8/2026

Time: 6:30pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

Oct 09

Nathaniel Philbrick, "The Rush"

In conversation with Marc Wortman Friday, October 9th at 7:00 PM @ First Congregational Church, 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison Buy your tickets today! Nathaniel Phi...

Date: Fri, 10/9/2026

Time: 7:00pm

Place:

First Congregational Church
26 Meeting House Lane
Madison, CT 06443
United States

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Oct 11

Story Time in Spanish

Date: Sun, 10/11/2026

Time: 11:00am

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

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Oct 13

Nara Aziza Smith, "Homemade" Book Signing

Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 PM Buy your tickets today! Join us as we welcome Nara Aziza Smith (@naraaziza), the best-dressed culinary creator in digital media, who is bringing her sign...

Date: Tue, 10/13/2026

Time: 6:00pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

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Oct 14

Wellness Wednesday: Sound Healing

Cozy Autumn Reset: Hour-Long Sound Healing Meditation Wednesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM Buy your tickets today! Take an hour to unwind this fall. Get cozy and picture a quiet...

Date: Wed, 10/14/2026

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

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Oct 15

Silent Book Club

Third Thursday of the Month Love to read? You’re invited to the Wesleyan RJ Julia Silent Book Club! Join us each month at the bookstore for an hour of companionable silent reading. Feel fre...

Date: Thu, 10/15/2026

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 15

Jaclyn Gilbert, "Butter Road"

In conversation with Jennifer Stock Thursday, October 15th at 6:30 PM Reserve your spot today! Returning in her writing to the countryside she grew up in as a child, Jaclyn Gi...

Date: Thu, 10/15/2026

Time: 6:30pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

Oct 18

Story Time

Date: Sun, 10/18/2026

Time: 11:00am

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

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Oct 19

Write-In

October 19th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM This is a writing group for everyone! Drop in anytime between 6:00 - 8:00 for quiet and companionable coworking alongside folks from your community. We also prov...

Date: Mon, 10/19/2026

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

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Oct 20

Denis Caron, John Mills, & Jesse Nasta, "A Century in Captivity"

Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00 PM Let us know you'll be there! At the intersection of slavery and imprisonment is captivity, the loss of freedom under the charge of another. C...

Date: Tue, 10/20/2026

Time: 6:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 24

Philosophy Night

Saturday, October 24th at 5:30 PM For anyone interested in exploring ideas, asking questions, and digging into the thinking in our lives, this event is for you! The focus is on group discussion, wi...

Date: Sat, 10/24/2026

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 25

Story Time

Date: Sun, 10/25/2026

Time: 11:00am

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

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Oct 28

Kate Maupin, "Dead Batteries"

Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00 PMLet us know you'll be there! As a parenting educator with a deep history of working with high-needs children, award-winning author Kate Maupin introduces us to a n...

Date: Wed, 10/28/2026

Time: 6:00pm

Place:

Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
413 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States

Oct 28

Books & Booze: Literary Fiction

Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00 PM Reserve your spot today! Three of our trusted booksellers, Will, Chris, and Shyanne, will be recommending their favorite literary fiction paired with a...

Date: Wed, 10/28/2026

Time: 6:00pm

Place:

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
United States

Oct 29

[SOLD OUT] Tony Shalhoub with Josie Adams, "We Thought They'd Never Leave"