AHH, FEBRUARY, THE MONTH OF LOVE! What better way to commemorate Valentine’s Day than by spreading the love of reading? We asked seven Algonquin authors to choose their favorite Algonquin title ever—a book they have an undeniable, passionate crush on. Their answers, ranging from early classics to more recent works, are sure to make youContinue reading

Joseph Skibell is no stranger when it comes to accolades and awards. Recently, his novel A Curable Romantic won the prestigious Sami Rohr Choice Award (which comes with a $25,000 grand prize). So how do you top that honor? You watch your hit novel A Blessing on the Moon get turned into an opera. Skibell,Continue reading

We’re big fans of the Triangle’s newest independent bookstore, Flyleaf Books, conveniently located a mere seven minutes from our office. On more than once lunch break, I’ve slipped out of the office to peruse their fantastically stocked shelves. We were absolutely thrilled that Flyleaf recently hosted an Algonquin Book Club evening with special guest HeidiContinue reading

Last week in group therapy, people were complaining about the upcoming holidays. It was the seventh day of Hanukkah – that night, we’d be lighting the menorah for the last night – so I wasn’t sure what they meant. Upcoming holidays? — People often say things like, “Hanukkah is early this year,” when they shouldContinue reading

Today is the last day to enter to win A CURABLE ROMANTIC and A BLESSING ON THE MOON–just leave a comment on our Facebook page (or here on our blog if you’re not on Facebook) and we’ll notify the winner at the end of the day today. . Joseph Skibell’s debut novel, A Blessing onContinue reading

There’s still time to enter to win A CURABLE ROMANTIC and A BLESSING ON THE MOON–just leave a comment on our Facebook page (or here on our blog if you’re not on Facebook) and we’ll notify the winner on Friday. . A Blessing on the Moon–one of Algonquin’s most beloved books–received unanimous nationwide acclaim whenContinue reading