“[An] absorbing, stirring novel . . . that, in more than one sense, remedies history.” —The New York Times Book Review Vivid, gripping, and steeped in the language and traditions of Việt Nam, The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai brings to life the human costs of this conflict from the point of view ofContinue reading
In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re sharing some of our favorite new books of, by, and about women—and for all readers! The Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress by Jennifer Steinhauer In November 2018, the greatest number of women in American history entered Congress. Inspiring, controversial, talented, and rebellious. Now, award-winningContinue reading
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
All times Eastern. Monday, October 5 Michael Ian Black, A Better Man, 8pm at Left Bank Books Tuesday, October 6 Michael Parker, Prairie Fever, 7:30pm at the Thomas Wolfe Prize Speech Michael Ian Black, A Better Man, with Maria Konnikova, 8pm at Powell’s City of Books Wednesday, October 7 Connor Towne O’Neill, Down Along withContinue reading
For these days when the expression “When pigs fly . . .” never felt more appropriate, we’re swooping in with The Algonquin Reader. This Spring/Summer edition features original, smart, thoughtful, personal essays from bestselling authors Julia Alvarez, Jill McCorkle, Larry Watson, and Caroline Leavitt, along with newcomers Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Richard Farrell, and ShurtiContinue reading