When fall hits, book clubs cozy up to the best recent books. Here are some recent gems perfect for your book club, all available in paperback: Honor by Thrity Umrigar “A powerful, important, unforgettable book.” —Cheryl Strayed In this riveting and immersive novel, bestselling author Thrity Umrigar tells the story of two couples andContinue reading
“Silver Sparrow will break your heart before you even know it. Tayari Jones has written a novel filled with characters I’ll never forget. This is a book I’ll read more than once.” —Judy Blume Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones Click here to watch the video And Judy Blume is, indeed, reading Silver Sparrow for aContinue reading
We all remember our teenage selves. The good, the bad and the misguided fashion choices. It’s the stuff of great novels. Just ask Tayari Jones, author of Silver Sparrow. Or Judy Blume, the author who defined generations’ concept of young adult literature. Judy will be in conversation with Tayari tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 19, 7pmContinue reading
Join Caroline Leavitt in conversation with Anne Lamott for an Algonquin Book Club event tonight! Algonquin Books hosts the Algonquin Book Club, which offers a selection of 25 paperback titles chosen for their popularity, widespread critical acclaim, and power to provoke discussion. Each year we feature four Algonquin Book Club selections with dynamic literary events held around the countryContinue reading
Get ready for our next Algonquin Book Club event coming up on March 3 at 7:00 p.m. EST! Tune into the live webcast to hear Stephen King in conversation with Lauren Grodstein, author of A Friend of the Family. While online, you’ll be able to chat with other book club participants and submit questions toContinue reading
Mark your calendars for our next Algonquin Book Club event on December 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. PST/10:00 p.m. EST! Garth Stein, best-selling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, will interview Robert Goolrick, author of A Reliable Wife. You’ll be able to tune in to the live webcast, chat with other viewers, andContinue reading