Archive for: October, 2012

October 15, 2012

<b>Giveaway Monday:</b> <i>Hikikomori and the Rental Sister</i>

Giveaway Monday: Hikikomori and the Rental Sister

It’s a bit later in the day than usual, but we just can’t start the work week without our Giveaway Monday. Today we’re featuring the upcoming debut novel, Hikikomori and the Rental …

October 10, 2012

<b><i>Comet’s Tale</b></i> online

Comet’s Tale online

Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life has gone online and off the leash with a gorgeous new website. Check out www.CometsTale.com for a moving video about Comet when …

October 8, 2012

<b>Publication Day:</b> <i>Comet’s Tale</i> giveaway

Publication Day: Comet’s Tale giveaway

To celebrate today’s publication of Comet’s Tale, we’re extending our giveaway for one more day. Fill our the form below for your chance to win a copy of Comet’s Tale: How the …

October 5, 2012

<b>Red Rocking Chair Read:</b> <i>The Beach at Galle Road</i>

Red Rocking Chair Read: The Beach at Galle Road

What will you be reading this weekend? Our new editorial intern, Katharine, is diving into The Beach at Galle Road by Joanna Luloff. Watch this review of The Beach at Galle Road …

October 4, 2012

Back to School Picture Day

Back to School Picture Day

Let’s go back to school — again — for school picture day. Today’s batch of adorable elementary-school-days photos will have you wistful for your Brownie uniform and haircut with bangs. (Remember, think …

October 3, 2012

<b>Lucky 7 for October</b>: All McCorkle, All Month

Lucky 7 for October: All McCorkle, All Month

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 …

October 2, 2012

Letter of the Day: E — for e-short “Aftermirth”

Letter of the Day: E — for e-short “Aftermirth”

A funny thing happened today: Algonquin published its first e-short story, the dark comedy “Aftermirth” by Hillary Jordan. We’re elated about the e-publication of this entertaining, enthralling, electrifying (so to speak) tale …

October 1, 2012

<b>Giveaway Monday:</b> <i>The Beach at Galle Road</i>

Giveaway Monday: The Beach at Galle Road

In celebration of this accomplished debut collection’s publication tomorrow, Giveaway Monday is your chance to win a copy of … The Beach at Galle Road by Joanna Luloff Here’s what reviewers and …