We at Algonquin process, well, everything by reading books. We look to them for comfort and understanding in difficult times so we’re sharing three reading lists in the hope that these books might help you, too. Sending peace, hope, and strength to readers everywhere. The books listed here offer insight about war from people who’veContinue reading
Sarah Blake explains how she came to write her new novel, Clean Air, which explores the aftermath of the climate apocalypse and grapples with themes of motherhood, grief, control, and choice. … My asthma had been getting worse. Almost every spring I was ending up in the emergency room, unable to get my breathing underContinue reading
Author Mesha Maren follows up her critically acclaimed debut Sugar Run, with the ambitious and totally engaging Perpetual West. Exploring the impact of cultural influence and geographic differences, Perpetual West builds a suspenseful story of how harrowing events can bring our true selves to the surface. Here, Mesha tell us how she came to writeContinue reading
Bestselling author Thrity Umrigar shares what gave birth to her new novel, Honor, the Reese’s Book Club pick for January 2022—which tells the story of two couples and the sometimes dangerous and heartbreaking challenges of love across a cultural divide. … In 1993, my middle-aged father stood on our balcony and watched helplessly as theContinue reading
Happy New Year! As we launch into 2022, we are excited to share some wonderful new books this year. You can pre-order these wonderful reads now. And stay tuned for more exciting books throughout the year. Fiction Honor by Thrity Umrigar In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story ofContinue reading
Bestselling author Thirty Umrigar‘s new novel, Honor, coming out January 4, 2022, is the perfect read to start your new year. Booksellers have already chosen it as a January Indie Next pick, and the buzz for Honor keeps building: Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild: “A powerful, important, unforgettable book” RebeccaContinue reading