This week for Paperback Thursday: The Muralist by B. A. Shapiro. This story of art and intrigue, of family and immigration, of politics and activism is set in 1940, but it will feel fresh for today’s world. “Vibrant and suspenseful . . . Like The Art Forger, this new story takes us into the heart of what itContinue reading

Your book club loved The Art Forger, and now it’s time to pick your next great read. New York Times bestselling author B.A. Shapiro returns with a new book about art and intrigue that will have you talking with your reading group well into the night. And you can wow them all by bringing freeContinue reading

A very happy Bastille Day to you, or as the French would say, bonne fête nationale! Whether you’re obsessed with all things French or you’ve just seen Les Miserables too many times, July 14 is the day to revel in the sights, sounds and tastes of bleu-blanc-rouge. We’re thinking croissant and jam, champagne* and brie,Continue reading

The results from the Super Book Sunday draft are in! Thanks to all who participated. And here’s your Algonquin first-string: Player #1: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Player #2: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Player #3: A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick Player #4: Life After Life by Jill McCorkleContinue reading

Intrepid former Algonquin intern David Bradley and his trusty sidekick, Lucky the Leprechaun, hit the road this past summer for a tour of (almost all) the coolest, hippest, greatest indie bookstores in the United States. Join us for the journey… CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina — Visiting your favorite bookstore after a long absence is probably the best thing in theContinue reading

Intrepid former Algonquin intern David Bradley and his trusty sidekick, Lucky the Leprechaun, hit the road this past summer for a tour of (almost all) the coolest, hippest, greatest indie bookstores in the United States. Join us for the journey… INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Winner of The Most Unique Bookstore on The Lucky Tour has to go to Indy Reads Books.Continue reading