Although the term “for better or for worse” goes with married couples, it really should apply to families overall.  In Tending to Virginia , Jill McCorkle presents us with three (soon to be four) generations of women who must come together to help one of their own.  The e-book is only $1.99 through October 31 as partContinue reading

“Jill McCorkle gives herself over to her stories like a dancer surrenders to music, and, consequently, they flow as naturally across the page as a stream rounds rocks.” – Booklist Check out a preview of Jill McCorkle’s new novel, Life After Life, and some of her wonderful previous novels — including Carolina Moon — withContinue reading

“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