When we heard today is National Love Your Pet Day (isn’t that every day?), these books popped to mind: Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life by Steven D. Wolf: This is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage aContinue reading

We are celebrating National Puppy Day the only way we know how – with books. Chelan has these tales for her To Be Read list, and they’re sure to have her (and your) tail wagging.  Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved my Life by Steven D. Wolf: Comet’s Tale is a story aboutContinue reading

They love us unconditionally, teach us things about emotions and love that other humans just can’t. Sometimes they poop on the living room carpet. Ruined carpets aside, we honor our furred and feathered friends with this month’s Lucky Stars e-books for $2.99 or less!   Kitty Cornered by Bob Tarte: Bob Tarte had his first encounterContinue reading

Here are the answers to our First Lines of Fall 2012 Quiz (below). Did you match the right line with the right book? Those who did will be eligible to win free advance copies of the title of their choice. (Winner will receive an email notifying them.) No matter, though. You can still click belowContinue reading

Leaves are far from changing color, but it’s already Fall 2012 quiz time at the Algonquin Books Blog! Match these opening lines from six of our new Fall 2012 books with the correct book title, and you’ll be entered in a random drawing for a FREE galley copy of one of these titles — yourContinue reading

Every Monday in July, we’re giving away FREE advance copies of our amazing fall lineup. TODAY Comet’s Tale How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life by Steven D. Wolf A note from Amy Gash, Algonquin Senior Editor: Here’s a secret: I was the under-bidder on Marley & Me. From the first pages of John Grogan’sContinue reading