Algonquin is bringing sexy back this Valentine’s Day. Here is suggested mood music for “rounding the bases” — yes, those bases—from some of Algonquin’s authors. (We’ve finally answered the question, “Who wrote the book of love?) Click on each song to sing along… First Base Suggestions by Jill McCorkle, author of Life After LifeContinue reading
It’s never easy to learn something new, but in From the Ground Up, Amy Stewart puts all of her successes and mishaps on display in order to help plant the path for us. Take your first step toward becoming a master gardener for only $1.99 through January 31st as one of this month’s Lucky 7Continue reading
What to Read in 2013 With the New Year come new books from some of Algonquin’s classic authors. Dive into wonderful works from the likes of Lee Smith, Robert Morgan, Jill McCorkle, Amy Stewart, and more. You can buy these Lucky 7 e-books for just $1.99 throughout January—and each one comes with a special previewContinue reading
Viewer discretion advised: this post has been rated R for reading. We’ve uploaded several new book trailers on our YouTube channel, and you have a front row seat. You won’t have to worry about missing these trailers while waiting in the concession stand line. In the trailer for The Day My Brain Exploded, Ashok RajamaniContinue reading
A few months ago, the Algonquin team received a rather innocuous looking box in the mail. Because we receive dozens of boxes each day, we weren’t too excited…until we opened it up and discovered a treasure trove of mini bottles! So among the many reasons why we love author Amy Stewart (Wicked Plants, Wicked Bugs)Continue reading
Amy Stewart and Paul Collins talk belles-lettres, the art of nonfiction, e-publishing, colonial mixed drinks, and cramming for your own interviews. Amy Stewart is the acclaimed author of Wicked Plants, Wicked Bugs, Flower Confidential, and the forthcoming The Drunken Botanist. Paul Collins is the author of The Murder of the Century, The Book of William,Continue reading