We are thrilled, just thrilled, to see how many, so many, of our books earning spots on best-of-the-year lists. (They say it ain’t bragging if it’s true. And it’s true!) All of the bragging about our fabulous Algonquin Young Readers books is listed below, too. His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie The New York Times – “100Continue reading

. His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie Afi Tekple is a young seamstress in Ghana. She is smart; she is pretty; and she has been convinced by her mother to marry a man she does not know. Afi knows who he is, of course—Elikem is a wealthy businessman whose mother has chosen Afi in theContinue reading

We have some news to share. Some big, wonderful news. A doubleheader of good news: We, your friends here at Algonquin Books and Algonquin Young Readers, are so honored to publish BOTH of Reese’s Book Club‘s current picks! Side-by-side selections. Announced Thursday, His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie is the October book choice, andContinue reading

We’re so excited to be publishing three simply wonderful books today, September 15! A Better Man by comedian/actor/author Michael Ian Black breaks down the masculine code for a new era in this heartfelt, smart, and often funny book, written as a letter to his son. Furia, the young adult novel by Yamile Saied Méndez, hasContinue reading