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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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February 17, 2010
The Book That's Falling From The Sky!
Good News! Today we launch The Girl Who Fell From The Sky by Heidi Durrow. We have a couple launch-day treats for you. First, click here for a clip from the audio …
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February 16, 2010
First Dogs
Okay, American history buffs, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to test your White House knowledge. Only the most politically informed, democratically minded individuals will have a chance at getting this right. Match …
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February 12, 2010
Book Booty Giveaway: Lincoln Edition
As all you patriot-minded people probably know, today is Lincoln’s Birthday! In honor of our 16th President, we’re holding a little contest to see how well you know him. To one randomly …
