Last week, Algonquin author Esmé Raji Codell was featured on the Chicago television station WCIU,  where she showed off her wonderful Bookroom–PlanetEsme. Her mission? To educate and inspire future generations of book fanatics! Seriously, this woman is saving the world. Watch the video HERE. After taking the virtual tour of The Bookroom, I’m kind ofContinue reading

Hey friends, we have good news: On August 17, Algonquin will publish its 25th volume of New Stories from the South! And the guest editor? None other than the amazing Amy Hempel. (Check out an in-depth interview with her here). Hempel has selected 25 stories for this deluxe anniversary edition. And the writers who willContinue reading

Monday, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., on NPR’s All Things Considered, host Michele Norris will be interviewing Heidi Durrow on her new book, The Girl Who Fell From The Sky. So, while you’re driving home or making dinner or digging trenches (or doing whatever you do in the early evening), be sure to tuneContinue reading

Monday, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., on NPR’s All Things Considered, host Michele Norris will be interviewing Heidi Durrow on her new book, The Girl Who Fell From The Sky. So, while you’re driving home or making dinner or digging trenches (or doing whatever you do in the early evening), be sure to tuneContinue reading

Good News! Today we launch The Girl Who Fell From The Sky by Heidi Durrow. We have a couple launch-day treats for you. First, click here for a clip from the audio CD. Also, we have Durrow’s newest video, which is about her grandmother. Knowing a little more about Durrow’s family sheds a lot ofContinue reading

This month we are celebrating the release of Maria Finn‘s memoir, Hold Me Tight & Tango Me Home! And just in time for Valentine’s Day, too. If you’re interested in dance, literature, or love (all hands should be in the air), you can check out her blog here. Personally, I’m excited about Finn’s Heartbreak Competition.Continue reading