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Algonquin's Lucky 7
What better way to commemorate Valentine’s Day
than by spreading the love of reading? Seven Algonquin authors
chose their favorite Algonquin title ever--a book they have an
undeniable, passionate crush on. Their answers, ranging from early
classics to more recent works, are sure to make you fall in love, too.
From February 13 to February 19, you can purchase any of their selections as e-books for only $1.99 each. Now that’s a sweetheart of a deal!
If You Want Me to Stay by Michael Parker
Recomended by:
Robert Olmstead, Author of Far Bright Star
What he says:
Michael Parker's novel makes me think of Dickens, Twain, and Salinger,
the unforgettable voices of boys' lives. I think there used to be a time
when we read for meaning—here's your chance to do it again.
French Dirt by Richard Goodman
Recomended by:
Amy Stewart, author of Wicked Bugs What she says:
Richard Goodman is smart, funny, and sophisticated, but hopelessly naïve
when it comes to planting a garden. This is armchair horticulture—and
armchair travel—at its best.
Going Away Shoes by Jill McCorkle
Recomended by:
Hillary Jordan, author of When She Woke What she says:
I love Jill McCorkle for her wise and delicious wit, her ability to find
humor in the tedium and sorrows of everyday life, and for sentences
like, "Bob could dive into a pile of shit and come out riding a silver
pony."
Dirty Work by Larry Brown
Recomended by:
Jonathan Evison, author of West of Here What he says:
Larry Brown is gritty, inventive, and musical. Read him. Love him. Gift him. His debut novel, Dirty Work, is a great place to start.
An Arsonist’s Guide to Writers' Homes in New England by Brock Clarke
Recomended by:
Caroline Leavitt, author of Pictures of You What she says:
An accidental arsonist turned husband and father has to grapple with his
past when fires start igniting once again. Deliciously dark and funny—I
would marry this novel if I could.
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England (Google eBook)
$13.95
Model: 6OZxqnQk9BACPublished: Algonquin Books
Winter Birds by Jim Grimsley
Recomended by:
Tayari Jones, author of Silver Sparrow What she says:
Grimsley is a virtuoso with a mastery of language that makes you forgive
him for completely breaking your heart with this gorgeous and
unforgettable novel.
A Blessing on the Moon by Joseph Skibell
Recomended by:
Heidi Durrow, author of The Girl Who Fell from the Sky What she says:
A lyrical, unflinching look at one of our darkest hours as a
civilization, but Skibell's writing sings despite the horror and grief it describes. It's one of my all-time favorites!
