One of the things I always loved about Algonquin Books when I worked there was that even though they have a big parent company in NYC and an amazing knack for publishing bestsellers, they’ve still been able to maintain much of the personality and value system of their small, indie roots. The office still thrivesContinue reading
This isn’t goodbye, this is only farewell I’m having a hard time writing this. In a few short days, Sarah Rose Nordgren–Algonquin’s beloved publicity assistant and one of my closest friends–will be leaving us to depart for the beaches of Provincetown, where she will begin her second poetry fellowship at the Fine Arts Work CenterContinue reading
National Poetry Month is, alas, drawing to a close, but this doesn’t mean that you should put your poetry books back on the shelf to accrue dust for another year! Poetry’s charms are a year-round pleasure, and to prove it, I’ll end the month by sharing another favorite poem of mine to herald the warmContinue reading
What can I say about Emily Dickinson besides that she was a genius, a one-of-a-kind, inimitable talent, and that alongside Walt Whitman she is considered to be one of the two parents of American poetry? Shall I mention that her poems seem to belong to both the earthly and spiritual worlds, and to walk aContinue reading
In honor of National Poetry Month, every Wednesday in April I’m sharing one of my favorite poems for you to read and share with a friend, a lover, or even a foe (I promise they won’t be a foe for long). This week’s poem is taken from Love Poetry Out Loud (edited by Robert AldenContinue reading
Here at Algonquin, it’s no secret that most, if not all, of our staff members lead double lives outside of the office. Our team includes writers, marathon runners, bakers, painters, and bass players. To showcase some of our hidden talents, and to support online literary magazines, Algonquin is proud to present two of Publicity AssistantContinue reading