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The Algonquin Reader: Fall 2018
Get an inside look at Algonquin’s outstanding forthcoming fiction with the Fall 2018 Algonquin Reader. Discover the inspiration behind each book through an original essay by the author. Then enjoy a short preview of each novel. The books featured in this issue are:
The Collector's Apprentice by B. A. Shapiro
Sugar Run by Mesha Maren
Other People's Love Affairs: Stories by D. Wystan Owen
The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose
Blood Highway by Gina Wohlsdorf
The Current by Tim Johnston
The Collector's Apprentice by B. A. Shapiro
Sugar Run by Mesha Maren
Other People's Love Affairs: Stories by D. Wystan Owen
The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose
Blood Highway by Gina Wohlsdorf
The Current by Tim Johnston
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Published July 31, 2018
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May 28, 2023
As I pull The Algonquin Reader: Fall 2018 from my library, there is a big smile as I remember that day. I had taken my daughter-in-law as a celebration of her birthday to a local bookstore's introduction of Colorado authors and many others at a downtown Denver hotel. Authors were featured throughout the day, as well as a wonderful swag bag full of many books and literary treats, one being this reader. All of this was followed in the late afternoon by a cocktail party and a meeting of many of the featured authors and a signing of books.
An author that has captured my imagination for some time with her wonderful historical fiction books is author B.A. Shapiro. In the opening of this reader, Shapiro gives us a delightful essay of what books and art meant to her from early childhood. But what really struck me was when she wrote an essay about her book, The Collector's Apprentice. As Paulien steps into the hushed musty-smelling gallery and approaches Leda au cygne, by Cezanne and her heart slips. Those succulent blues against the yellow-orange of both the swan's beak and Leda's ringlets, the sexuality in every twist of their bodies and in every swirl of the fabric. I have recently read a beautiful historical fiction book about this very painting, remembering how enthralled I was. The Collector's Apprentice was a beautiful book that I still have in my library. I may have to read it once more.
Throughout this book, there were many other author's essays followed by an excerpt from their books released in 2018. But catching my eye, was a Colorado author, Tim Johnston. He was featuring his release of The Current. While I am new to the Algonquin Reader, I hope to have the privilege to read many more.
An author that has captured my imagination for some time with her wonderful historical fiction books is author B.A. Shapiro. In the opening of this reader, Shapiro gives us a delightful essay of what books and art meant to her from early childhood. But what really struck me was when she wrote an essay about her book, The Collector's Apprentice. As Paulien steps into the hushed musty-smelling gallery and approaches Leda au cygne, by Cezanne and her heart slips. Those succulent blues against the yellow-orange of both the swan's beak and Leda's ringlets, the sexuality in every twist of their bodies and in every swirl of the fabric. I have recently read a beautiful historical fiction book about this very painting, remembering how enthralled I was. The Collector's Apprentice was a beautiful book that I still have in my library. I may have to read it once more.
Throughout this book, there were many other author's essays followed by an excerpt from their books released in 2018. But catching my eye, was a Colorado author, Tim Johnston. He was featuring his release of The Current. While I am new to the Algonquin Reader, I hope to have the privilege to read many more.
August 14, 2022
The Algonquin Reader - Fall 2018 Issue is an absolute treat to read.
I love the fact that each featured author has written an essay that lets readers in on what their inspiration was behind their book.
In addition to the essay, readers are also able to read an Excerpt from each book. This is a fantastic way to decide which books to go ahead and read in full.
Included in this issue are the following books:
The Collector's Apprentice by B. A. Shapiro
Sugar Run by Mesha Maren
Other People's Love Affairs: Stories by D. Wystan Owen
The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose
Blood Highway by Gina Wohlsdorf
and
The Current by Tim Johnston.
I rate the Fall 2018 Issue of the Algonquin Reader as 5 out of 5 Stars and I highly recommend picking up as many issues as possible.
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Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this issue of The Algonquin Reader.
I love the fact that each featured author has written an essay that lets readers in on what their inspiration was behind their book.
In addition to the essay, readers are also able to read an Excerpt from each book. This is a fantastic way to decide which books to go ahead and read in full.
Included in this issue are the following books:
The Collector's Apprentice by B. A. Shapiro
Sugar Run by Mesha Maren
Other People's Love Affairs: Stories by D. Wystan Owen
The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose
Blood Highway by Gina Wohlsdorf
and
The Current by Tim Johnston.
I rate the Fall 2018 Issue of the Algonquin Reader as 5 out of 5 Stars and I highly recommend picking up as many issues as possible.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this issue of The Algonquin Reader.
September 21, 2018
Nothing gets me more excited that previews on books that are soon to be published, so I could'nt resist this collection. Although I have read and enjoyed an earlier edition of The Algonquin Reader, I found that none of the essays in this particular collection really intrigued me. But that is not to say I won't be on the lookout for the next Algonquin Reader.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I truly appreciate it!
August 24, 2018
I have read and enjoyed an earlier edition of The Algonquin Reader, but none of the essays in this particular collection interested me, unfortunately.
April 15, 2020
I always look forward to seeing what Algonquin is recommending in their seasonal catalog. Their suggestions are always interesting and unique. Something out of the ordinary.
August 25, 2018
The Algonquin Reader gives a hint at upcoming titles from this publisher. Of course, the only dilemma is that each portion acts as an appetizer.
Algonquin publishes titles that speak to personal history, daily life, and heritage. I’m read to delve into some new, full texts this fall.
Recommended for those readers looking for fresh voices in contemporary fiction.
Algonquin publishes titles that speak to personal history, daily life, and heritage. I’m read to delve into some new, full texts this fall.
Recommended for those readers looking for fresh voices in contemporary fiction.
October 9, 2018
The Algonquin Reader Fall 2018 carries original essays by their fiction writers and excerpts from their forthcoming books. The ones that had me hooked are The Collector's Apprentice by BA Shapiro, Sugar Run by Mesha Maren and Blood Highway by Gina Wohlsdorf.
The Collector’s Apprentice seems promising for any Post Impressionist art lover. Set in the 1920s, mixed with love and betrayal the excerpt had me hooked.
In Sugar Run, the main protagonist is going back home after eighteen years post her stint in prison. It’s her exploration into the place she once called home. Does it feel the same to go back? Or even if the surroundings are familiar everything else is not. We need to read the book to know more.
Blood Highway feels like a dystopian novel. A thriller at the end of the world.
There were others on the list which seem equally promising and have been promoted widely on Algonquin's Instagram being Other People's Love Affairs: Stories by D. Wystan Owen, The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose and The Current by Tim Johnston. While I would pick up Other People’s Love Affairs sometime in the future. The other two I’m not so sure of.
The Collector’s Apprentice seems promising for any Post Impressionist art lover. Set in the 1920s, mixed with love and betrayal the excerpt had me hooked.
In Sugar Run, the main protagonist is going back home after eighteen years post her stint in prison. It’s her exploration into the place she once called home. Does it feel the same to go back? Or even if the surroundings are familiar everything else is not. We need to read the book to know more.
Blood Highway feels like a dystopian novel. A thriller at the end of the world.
There were others on the list which seem equally promising and have been promoted widely on Algonquin's Instagram being Other People's Love Affairs: Stories by D. Wystan Owen, The Museum of Modern Love by Heather Rose and The Current by Tim Johnston. While I would pick up Other People’s Love Affairs sometime in the future. The other two I’m not so sure of.
October 17, 2018
This is a fantastic sampler of books that are being published by Algonquin. Included is an excerpt from new book by B. A. Shapiro whose new novel is about post Impressionist Art, the Barnes Foundation and Paris in the 1920s. I am quite excited about this one as I have been a frequent visitor to Philadelphia's Barnes Foundation and have taken a class on Contemporary Art.
There is another fictional story set in the world of art, Heather Rose's The Museum of Modern Love. This is about the artist Marina Abramovic.
There is also Mesha Maren's debut novel which takes place in West Virginia. It is a book which explores the meaning of home. The novel was written when the author lived in a one-room cabin in the state.
Also included are a short story collection by D. Wystan Owen and books by Gina Wohlsdorf and Tim Johnston. (Ms. Wohlsdorf's novel, Blood Highway is a thriller while Tim Johnston is a crime story.)
Of note is that the sampler includes essays with the authors. These may serve to whet your appetite for reading their works even more.
So...lots of good suggestions for reading as we move toward fall's shorter days.
Thanks for this sampler NetGalley and the publisher.
There is another fictional story set in the world of art, Heather Rose's The Museum of Modern Love. This is about the artist Marina Abramovic.
There is also Mesha Maren's debut novel which takes place in West Virginia. It is a book which explores the meaning of home. The novel was written when the author lived in a one-room cabin in the state.
Also included are a short story collection by D. Wystan Owen and books by Gina Wohlsdorf and Tim Johnston. (Ms. Wohlsdorf's novel, Blood Highway is a thriller while Tim Johnston is a crime story.)
Of note is that the sampler includes essays with the authors. These may serve to whet your appetite for reading their works even more.
So...lots of good suggestions for reading as we move toward fall's shorter days.
Thanks for this sampler NetGalley and the publisher.
February 7, 2019
Anthologies and snippets to whet your appetite for the full books. Aren't these something that any real reader would love? This series is new to me but I'll be sure to look for more in the future.
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