Name: Jessilynn Norcross aka Princess Jessilynn Title: Owner/Children’s Buyer/Bookseller Bookstore: McLean and Eakin Booksellers Bio: 11 years as a bookseller at McLean and Eakin doing everything from gift buying, children’s programming and buying, events coordinating, co-op management, advertising, and professional toilet plunging.  Previous life as an elementary school teacher. What books recently rocked my world: Continue reading

Intrepid former Algonquin intern David Bradley and his trusty sidekick, Lucky the Leprechaun, hit the road for a tour of (almost all) the coolest, hippest, greatest indie bookstores in the United States. Join us for the journey… NASHVILLE — It seems the best way to know you’re in Nashville is to look for picturesque skiesContinue reading

“… It belongs to everyone.” Tayari Jones talks here about what led her to write Silver Sparrow, her compelling novel that is resonating with readers far and wide, from NPR to Ann Patchett. Brand new in paperback, Silver Sparrow makes for wonderful conversation. Share it with your book club, share it with your family–and join TayariContinue reading

 “Art, if you loved it, was worth any amount of unhappiness and pain.”–Caleb and Camille Fang The cover of Kevin Wilson’s The Family Fang proudly displays a quote from bestselling author Ann Patchett: “The Family Fang is a comedy, a tragedy, and a tour-de-force examination of what it means to make art and survive yourContinue reading

It’s no secret that we Algonkians are voracious readers. This summer, we’re excited to dive into a wide variety of books, from the eclectic (The Decameron, Emily Post’s Etiquette, Yakuza Moon) to the wildly popular (Bossypants, A Visit from the Goon Squad, The Hunger Games) and everything in between. What are you looking forward toContinue reading