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The Algonquin Reader: Fall 2017
Get an inside look at Algonquin's outstanding forthcoming fiction with the Fall 2017 Algonquin Reader. Discover the inspiration behind each book through an original essay by the author. Then enjoy a preview of each novel. The books featured in this issue
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin
On Sale August 2017
The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst
On Sale October 2017
Woman at 1,000 Degrees by Hallgr�mur Helgason
On Sale January 2018
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
On Sale February 2018
Shadow of the Lions by Christopher Swann
On Sale August 2017
Strangers in Budapest by Jessica Keener
On Sale November 2017
Savage Country by Robert Olmstead
On Sale September 2017
Cover illustration by Nate Williams.
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin
On Sale August 2017
The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst
On Sale October 2017
Woman at 1,000 Degrees by Hallgr�mur Helgason
On Sale January 2018
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
On Sale February 2018
Shadow of the Lions by Christopher Swann
On Sale August 2017
Strangers in Budapest by Jessica Keener
On Sale November 2017
Savage Country by Robert Olmstead
On Sale September 2017
Cover illustration by Nate Williams.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2017
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July 16, 2019
I find samplers like The Algonquin Reader Fall 2017 to be exceedingly helpful in selecting choice books to add to my TBR stack. Loved reading the excerpts and essays by authors included in this fine volume. 5/5
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July 1, 2017
The Algonquin Reader (Fall 2017) presented by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill is a delightful series that highlight and promote new novels by this publisher. Written with selective literary readership in mind, the brief outline chapters introduce new titles and the authors that wrote them. Many of the novelists include bio details, and explain what motivated and inspired them to write their novel—these inside stories are very interesting and not usually found in the final published copy of the book.
The seven novels featured are as follows:
Young Jane Young… Gabrelle Zevin: For 15 years, feminist Embeth has been a political wife, her observations and role as a wife and mother are discussed in detail. The main character of the book Aviva Grossman has an affair with her married boss that permanently alters her life. Zevin recalled her own bid for student office and her decision to appear as presidential as possible wearing a men’s suit.
The Floating World… C. Morgan Babst: Highlights the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the fate of a vulnerable New Orleans elderly woman. Following this natural disaster, with “refugees” sleeping in shelters in their own country, over 300 years of discrimination, political incompetence, and neglect could no longer be politely overlooked.
An American Marriage… Tayari Jones: This intriguing novel was inspired by the 1979-1981 true crime Atlanta murder case of serial killer Wayne Williams. Jones attended school with two of the young victims. Themes of love, longing, race, and loyalty are explored as a husband writes to his wife from prison after being convicted of a crime he didn’t commit.
Shadow of The Lions... Christopher Swann: As two young men prepare for college, cheating on an entrance exam is pretty serious. A students disappearance is the theme of this debut mystery novel . According to some people, there are things better left unknown; as closet doors are opened and previously hidden lives are exposed.
Woman at 1,000 Degrees… Hallgrimur Helgason: A story that takes place in Iceland, an elderly woman recalls her colorful unconventional life before living in a rented garage apartment. Stricken with Emphysema from years of smoking, she can barely function as she contemplates her life and death. Helgason is from a prominent Icelandic society family.
Strangers in Budapest… Jessica Keener: The author originally from Boston moved to Budapest with her husband and their adopted son. Rich in details of WWII, the crumbling impoverished surrounding area of Budapest, a young couple become involved with a determined elderly man who enlists them to help him find his daughter’s killer. Many buried secrets are uncovered and brought to light.
Savage Country… Robert Olmstead: The needless slaughter of large animals that took place in the later part of the 19th century—bear, wolf, elephant, hippopotamus, wiped out by men with guns. The animal populations would never to return to prior levels. In America, the massive buffalo herd of 50 million was reduced to around 500 animals. Widowed Elizabeth Coughlin, had seen too much change her Western 19th century world, and struggled with her brother-in-law Michael, and other good caring people to make things right.
With thanks to Algonquin Books via NetGalley for the direct e-copy for the purpose of review.
The seven novels featured are as follows:
Young Jane Young… Gabrelle Zevin: For 15 years, feminist Embeth has been a political wife, her observations and role as a wife and mother are discussed in detail. The main character of the book Aviva Grossman has an affair with her married boss that permanently alters her life. Zevin recalled her own bid for student office and her decision to appear as presidential as possible wearing a men’s suit.
The Floating World… C. Morgan Babst: Highlights the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the fate of a vulnerable New Orleans elderly woman. Following this natural disaster, with “refugees” sleeping in shelters in their own country, over 300 years of discrimination, political incompetence, and neglect could no longer be politely overlooked.
An American Marriage… Tayari Jones: This intriguing novel was inspired by the 1979-1981 true crime Atlanta murder case of serial killer Wayne Williams. Jones attended school with two of the young victims. Themes of love, longing, race, and loyalty are explored as a husband writes to his wife from prison after being convicted of a crime he didn’t commit.
Shadow of The Lions... Christopher Swann: As two young men prepare for college, cheating on an entrance exam is pretty serious. A students disappearance is the theme of this debut mystery novel . According to some people, there are things better left unknown; as closet doors are opened and previously hidden lives are exposed.
Woman at 1,000 Degrees… Hallgrimur Helgason: A story that takes place in Iceland, an elderly woman recalls her colorful unconventional life before living in a rented garage apartment. Stricken with Emphysema from years of smoking, she can barely function as she contemplates her life and death. Helgason is from a prominent Icelandic society family.
Strangers in Budapest… Jessica Keener: The author originally from Boston moved to Budapest with her husband and their adopted son. Rich in details of WWII, the crumbling impoverished surrounding area of Budapest, a young couple become involved with a determined elderly man who enlists them to help him find his daughter’s killer. Many buried secrets are uncovered and brought to light.
Savage Country… Robert Olmstead: The needless slaughter of large animals that took place in the later part of the 19th century—bear, wolf, elephant, hippopotamus, wiped out by men with guns. The animal populations would never to return to prior levels. In America, the massive buffalo herd of 50 million was reduced to around 500 animals. Widowed Elizabeth Coughlin, had seen too much change her Western 19th century world, and struggled with her brother-in-law Michael, and other good caring people to make things right.
With thanks to Algonquin Books via NetGalley for the direct e-copy for the purpose of review.
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