“A great book club discussion will always happen when Algonquin is on the table.”
–Debra Linn, Books & Books, Miami, FL
“Memorable characters, provocative topics, universal themes, and quality writing are just some of the reasons Algonquin titles make great book club selections.”
–Kathy Carrus, Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, IL
“Algonquin and book clubs: the intersection of absolutely appealing books and the most avid readers around!”
–Emily Crowe, Odyssey Bookshop, South Hadley, MA
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The Algonquin Books Club offers a selection of 25 paperback titles chosen for their popularity, widespread critical acclaim, and power to provoke discussion. Each includes a reader’s guide with discussion points, author interviews, original essays, or other special features.
We’ll be featuring four Algonquin Book Club selections a year for dynamic literary events held around the country and simultaneously webcast on our site. For each event, an Algonquin author will be interviewed by a notable writer:
March 3, 2012 Lauren Grodstein (A Friend of the Family) interviewed by Stephen King, author of Full Dark, No Stars
April 26, 2012 Caroline Leavitt (Pictures of You) interviewed by Anne Lamott, author of Some Assembly Required
June 19, 2012 Tayari Jones (Silver Sparrow) interviewed by Judy Blume, author of Summer Sisters
Previous events:
March 21, 2011 Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies) interviewed by Edwidge Danticat, author of Brother, I’m Dying
August 18, 2011 Heidi Durrow (The Girl Who Fell from the Sky) interviewed by Terry McMillan, author of Getting to Happy
December 8, 2011 Robert Goolrick (A Reliable Wife) interviewed by Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
In the weeks leading up to each event we’ll be featuring exclusive author interviews, book excerpts, discussion guides, and loads of giveaways.
Thanks for turning our pages,
The Algonquin Staff
