In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re sharing some of our favorite new books of, by, and about women—and for all readers! The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress by Jennifer Steinhauer In November 2018, the greatest number of women in American history entered Congress. Inspiring, controversial, talented, and rebellious. Now, award-winningContinue reading
On this Super Bowl weekend, we’ve got a special sweepstakes for the fans—fans of books, fans of sports, fans of all things cool. We’ve teamed up with YETI Coolers for this dream prize for everyone tailgating at home this year. Enter for a chance to win Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, andContinue reading
Get a copy of one of the most anticipated books of the year (Newsweek and Refinery29) is now available—Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America’s Cheap Goods by Amelia Pang— and discover the truth behind the discounts. Fill out the form below to enter for a chance toContinue reading
We would like to thank all of the bookstores that participated in the What Unites Us Indie Bookstore Challenge. (They might just still have a copy of this bestseller.) Please support your local bookshop—buy books!—throughout the year. You can find your indie bookstore at indiebound.org. Oblong Books – Millerton and Rhinebeck, New York Third PlaceContinue reading
We are thrilled, just thrilled, to see how many, so many, of our books earning spots on best-of-the-year lists. (They say it ain’t bragging if it’s true. And it’s true!) All of the bragging about our fabulous Algonquin Young Readers books is listed below, too. His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie The New York Times – “100Continue reading
After more than 50 years working in the publishing industry, in part at Dell/Delacorte and Simon & Schuster in New York, and for the last 16 years working as Executive Editor here at Algonquin Books, the one and only Chuck Adams is leaving full-time work at the end of this year. To say we willContinue reading