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February 4, 2011

But Wait, There’s More! Green Apple Books Video

But Wait, There’s More! Green Apple Books Video

We’re pretty psyched that Green Apple Books has selected Jonathan Evison’s West of Here for the Book of the Month. Be sure to check out their “But wait, there’s more!” video below. …

February 3, 2011

<i>USA Today</i> “Book Buzz” item on the Algonquin Book Club

USA Today “Book Buzz” item on the Algonquin Book Club

Thanks, USA Today, for writing about the Algonquin Book Club series, featuring Julia Alvarez (In the Time of the Butterflies) with Edwidge Danticat, Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants) with Kathryn Stockett, Heidi Durrow …

February 1, 2011

Caroline Leavitt at McNally Jackson

Caroline Leavitt at McNally Jackson

When I started at Algonquin in late June, the entire office was abuzz with excitement for Caroline Leavitt’s novel, Pictures of You. Advance Review Copies  were in unusually short supply and, as …

January 25, 2011

Publication Day: <i>Pictures of You</i> by Caroline Leavitt

Publication Day: Pictures of You by Caroline Leavitt

Today is the official publication day for Pictures of You by Caroline Leavitt–and to celebrate, we’re giving away two copies. Just leave a comment on our blog here or on our Facebook …

January 19, 2011

On Writing:  Caroline Leavitt and Jennifer Gilmore

On Writing: Caroline Leavitt and Jennifer Gilmore

The lovely and amazing writers Caroline Leavitt (author of Pictures of You) and Jennifer Gilmore (author of Something Red) will read and discuss their latest novels in NYC at McNally Jackson on …

January 18, 2011

Publication Day:  <i>Blind Your Ponies</i> by Stanley Gordon West

Publication Day: Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West

Today is the official publication date for Stanley Gordon West’s beloved BLIND YOUR PONIES. Originally a self-published book that sold over 40,000 copies, we’re delighted to be publishing this novel for scores …

January 14, 2011

<i>Water for Elephants</i>:  Movie Tie-in Edition

Water for Elephants: Movie Tie-in Edition

We’re so excited that we can finally reveal the jacket for the movie tie-in edition of Water for Elephants. Gorgeous, isn’t it? The book–available in trade paperback and mass market editions–will be …

January 11, 2011

New in Paperback:  <i>The Girl Who Fell from the Sky</i>

New in Paperback: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky

Heidi Durrow’s The Girl Who Fell from the Sky is now available in paperback. And coincidentally, we just found out today that the book has moved up from #16 to #13 on …