“An absorbing tale…a tumultuous crazy quilt of anecdotes and happenings.” — Chicago Tribune With Jill McCorkle’s new novel, Life After Life, coming out in March, now is the best time to start at the beginning, the very beginning, of her remarkable writing. Full of her signature charming witt and human foible, July 7th   isContinue reading

  “These gems are written by a master craftswoman. Each story deserves savoring, as melancholy and humor work beautifully together in this artful collection.” – The Boston Globe       From tennis shoes to high heels to slippers, our shoes say something about us.  In Going Away Shoes, Jill McCorkle explores how the womenContinue reading

All McCorkle, All Month Certain writers have helped define Algonquin Books. Jill McCorkle is one of those writers. Her writing’s combination of wit and weight has shaped Algonquin since the publication of her first two books on the same day in 1984. Now, with the upcoming release of her greatly anticipated new novel, Life AfterContinue reading

As September winds down, we finish up our seven-course meal of tasty e-books for just $1.99 with this month’s Food, Glorious Food Lucky 7 e-books. So, settle into our Red Rocking Chair with your e-reader and take the Last Bite. In Nancy Verde Barr’s novel, a television chef discovers love both in the kitchen — andContinue reading

“The perfect loaf was not something I was going to create; it was something that I was going to find. It was already there, waiting to be discovered or baked, but I had to elevate myself to reach it. It would not reveal itself until I was ready.” – William Alexander Bread is the staffContinue reading

Beloved chef Julia Child once said, “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-heck attitude.”   This month’s Lucky 7  allows you to explore fearlessly your inner foodie by offering these e-books at an unintimidating $1.99 through September 30th.  Today’s e-book, Man with a Pan, editedContinue reading