The Algonquin Reader: Spring 2019

by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill

What a wonderful bunch of books! The short authors’ introductory essays and excerpts piqued my interest, and I’m going to read them all. Also, I loved the cover art.

100 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 2019

Reviews

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always adore Algonquin’s excellent preview collection of literary fiction, with original essays from each featured author. The Spring 2019 edition follows this fine tradition in elegant style. 5/5

Pub Date 02 Jan 2019.

Thanks to the authors, Algonquin Books and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.

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[Amie's Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Algonquin Reader - Spring 2019 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 authors and their books:

Louis Bayard, author of Courting Mr. Lincoln, discusses how even though 9,100 books have been written about Abraham Lincoln, “we still don’t have a handle on him.”

The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi Eisele is a post-apocalyptic story about creativity, love and what people will do in a decimated world.

PRAIRIE FEVER by Michael Parker
Set on the Great Plains in the early twentieth century, this book follows two sisters who have a strong bond and what happens to that bond over time.

Author MATHANGI SUBRAMANIAN previously worked is a slum in Bangalore, India. It was his work there that led to his book: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF HEAVEN.

Australian author Felicity McLean's debut novel The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone.

Tim Mason is the author of The Darwin Affair - an exciting work of historical fiction. 

I rate the Spring 2019 Issue of the Algonquin Reader as 4 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. 

[Mansi · Rating 3 out of 5]

My love for books about books has made reading The Algonquin Reader a favourite. The Spring 2019 Reader covered Courting Mr Lincoln by Louis Bayard, The Lightest Object in the Universe by Kimi Eisele, Prairie Fever by Michael Parker, A People’s History of Heaven by Mathangi Subramanian, The Van Appel Girls Are Gone by Felicity McLean and The Darwin Affair by Tim Mason.

While all the books are available now, I was particularly intrigued by the angle shared by Louis Bayard in Courting Mr Lincoln and the perspective to Bangalore slums elucidated by Mathangi in her book. While the essay by Kimi Eisele and inspiration behind The Lightest Object in the Universe is interesting I quite didn’t make out what I thought about the extract from the book. Not commenting on the other stories, even though I thoroughly enjoyed reading the essays, the extracts did not resonate with me.

[Anubha (BooksFullOfLife, LifeFullOfBooks) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the fall 2019 edition but couldn't find it on goodreads so ya reviewing on the spring one. This is a compilation of essays from books that are going to be published. I really enjoyed the excerpts/essays, infact they didn't even sound like an excerpt but short stories. So yeah.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know Im late to this but enjoyed the essays. Looking forward to reading some of the listed books. Some Ive already read. Guess my tbr pile is going to get taller.