Archive for: February, 2010
February 26, 2010
February's Why-I-Love-Books Roundup
Ah, another month has come and gone, which means it’s time for March and Spring. So rejoice, Booklovers, unless you were born in a leap year, in which case I’m really sorry …
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February 25, 2010
Emyl Jenkins’ Algonquin Appraisals
This month’s installment of “Algonquin Appraisals” brings you everything from Gold Rush trivia to an unexpectedly valuable sewing chest. If you’d like your own treasures appraised, shoot me an email at brittany …
February 25, 2010
Maria Finn on The New Yorker "Book Bench"
Maria Finn’s new memoir Hold Me Tight, and Tango Me Home (and the ongoing Heartbreak Competition at Maria’s website) is featured on The New Yorker’s “Book Bench” blog today. Read the article …
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February 24, 2010
James Beard News!
Last week, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalist nominees for their annual awards ceremony (“the Oscars of the food world”). We are excited to announce that Algonquin author (and owner of …
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February 23, 2010
Mom, I'm Moving to PlanetEsme.
Last week, Algonquin author Esmé Raji Codell was featured on the Chicago television station WCIU, where she showed off her wonderful Bookroom–PlanetEsme. Her mission? To educate and inspire future generations of book …
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February 22, 2010
Big News: The New New Stories From the South
Hey friends, we have good news: On August 17, Algonquin will publish its 25th volume of New Stories from the South! And the guest editor? None other than the amazing Amy Hempel. …
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February 19, 2010
NPR Lovin'
Monday, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., on NPR’s All Things Considered, host Michele Norris will be interviewing Heidi Durrow on her new book, The Girl Who Fell From The Sky. So, …
February 18, 2010
Ask Dr. Bleedingheart
Dear Dr. Bleedingheart, Help! It’s February and I’m going crazy! The days are short, the sky is grey, and the garden is buried under dirty, slushy snow. I’ve become so irritable and …
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