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December 1, 2009
Jill McCorkle on "A Christmas Memory"
Truman Capote’s heartbreaking short story, “A Christmas Memory,” is a perennial favorite around this time of year, and Jill McCorkle — author of GOING AWAY SHOES — explains why she’s given countless …
November 30, 2009
November’s Why-I-Love-Books Roundup
A genius way to stash your books. Hear from the designer behind the new Penguin Classics beauties. Where Books Come to Life. The Best Book Covers of 2009 (we made the list …
November 25, 2009
The (Algonquin) Office Wedding
I got hitched earlier this month and several of my colleagues carpooled out to Virginia for the big event. What do you get when you mix publishers with an open bar and …
November 25, 2009
Read an Excerpt from The Ghost at the Table
With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to pick up Suzanne Berne‘s novel, The Ghost at the Table, set at a family Thanksgiving in New England. In the Washington …
November 24, 2009
Tune in to Diane Rehm's "Readers' Review" Tomorrow!
Suzanne Berne‘s The Ghost at the Table, first published in November 06, took the media by storm. It received an “A” grade from Entertainment Weekly and rave reviews in O, The Oprah …
November 24, 2009
Bill Smith’s Top Tips for Thanksgiving
It’s been a long time since I have had to cook the whole meal at Thanksgiving. The fact that I am not afraid to make gravy generally proves to be contribution enough. …
November 23, 2009
The Algonquin Test-Kitchen: "Libby's Christmas Gift"
I recently discovered the Algonquin cookbook Party Receipts from the Charleston Junior League. Published in 1993, this comb-bound gem is the third in a series of entertaining guides put together by the …
November 20, 2009
Meet the Staff: Kathy Pories, Senior Editor
Welcome back to Meet the Staff, where we learn a little more about the lovely people with whom we work! This month, we’re excited to feature Kathy Pories, Senior Editor. How long …
