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 27, 2011

Win This: <i>Silver Sparrow</i> by Tayari Jones

Win This: Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones

A Silver Sparrow Giveaway! . Just leave a comment on Tayari’s blog post for a chance to win! Do you want a copy of my new novel? . If you do, you’re …

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 20, 2011

What We’re Reading: <i>Just Kids</i> by Patti Smith

What We’re Reading: Just Kids by Patti Smith

“Where does it all lead? What will become of us? These were our young questions, and young answers were revealed. It leads to each other. We become ourselves.”—Patti Smith Patti Smith’s Just …

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 14, 2011

Algonquin Test Kitchen:  Red Velvet Cupcakes

Algonquin Test Kitchen: Red Velvet Cupcakes

It’s time for another exciting round of what is soon to be America’s favorite gameshow…Name That Substance! .. If you guessed leftover props from a Carrie remake or something I would have …