Posts Tagged: Going Away Shoes

May 13, 2013

<b>Lucky 7 for May:</b> Short and Sweet

Lucky 7 for May: Short and Sweet

Good things come in small packages, the saying goes. And this month’s batch of short story collections certainly proves it right—and at a small price. Each e-book is just $1.99 throughout May …

October 16, 2012

<b>Lucky 7:</b> <i>Going Away Shoes</i>

Lucky 7: Going Away Shoes

  “These gems are written by a master craftswoman. Each story deserves savoring, as melancholy and humor work beautifully together in this artful collection.” – The Boston Globe       From …

October 3, 2012

<b>Lucky 7 for October</b>: All McCorkle, All Month

Lucky 7 for October: All McCorkle, All Month

All McCorkle, All Month Certain writers have helped define Algonquin Books. Jill McCorkle is one of those writers. Her writing’s combination of wit and weight has shaped Algonquin since the publication of …

February 13, 2012

Algonquin’s Lucky 7: Introducing Our Monthly E-book Promo

Algonquin’s Lucky 7: Introducing Our Monthly E-book Promo

AHH, FEBRUARY, THE MONTH OF LOVE! What better way to commemorate Valentine’s Day than by spreading the love of reading? We asked seven Algonquin authors to choose their favorite Algonquin title ever—a …

December 27, 2010

O Christmas Tree by Jill McCorkle

O Christmas Tree by Jill McCorkle

It’s the week between Christmas and New Years. The joy and excitement (and stress) of Christmas are over, but the decorations can still be left alone. For now, at least. The New …

September 14, 2010

Going Away ShoesNow in Paperback

Jill McCorkle‘s newest book, Going Away Shoes, is now available in paperback! People magazine gave the hardcover edition 4 stars, calling it “A remarkable collection . . . bold and addictive.” . …

March 4, 2010

McCorkle's Magic Words

Jill McCorkle can pack a room. I had the pleasure of attending her reading last night, at her alma mater UNC Chapel Hill, where the fans turned out like it was a …

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, …