It’s only fitting that one of our first “On the House” posts should feature the words of co-founder Louis Rubin, whom we lost recently but whose ethos we try hard to keep alive. Rubin’s astute observations of a manuscript’s problems could be as pointed as they were keenly observed, but they were always, always deliveredContinue reading
“This is really going to be fun, I think.” — Louis Rubin, on the founding of Algonquin in January 1983. In 1983, launching a publishing venture outside the well-established literary circles of New York City was defiant, courageous, and, perhaps, a bit capricious. But Louis Rubin, a professor at UNC Chapel Hill, founded Algonquin BooksContinue reading
Just in time for Lee Smith‘s highly anticipated new novel, Guests on Earth, here’s a chance to read her other wonderful novels — each with a FREE preview of Guests on Earth! — just $1.99 each for the e-book. Plus Lee chose three of her favorites by Algonquin authors to share, ones from Robert Morgan,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… LA JOLLA, California — When you’re driving around San Diego, you get the distinct impression that you’re in the most beautiful city inContinue 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… NEW ORLEANS — So one thing I kept hearing while I was exploring New Orleans was that I really needed to check outContinue reading
We’re checking in again with intrepid former Algonquin intern David Bradley and his trusty sidekick, Lucky the Leprechaun, on their tour of (almost all) the coolest, hippest, greatest indie bookstores in the United States. Join us for the journey… JACKSON, Mississippi — Lemuria Books is the ideal store for those of you looking for that blissful moment of discovery. It’sContinue reading