May is a month full of celebrations! Here at Algonquin, we've deemed May the "month of months," a time to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, Jewish American Heritage, nurses, moms & mother figures; a time to create space for mindfulness; and a time to re-read all of our favorite short stories. We hope you'll find some inspiration below for all of your May celebrations, and make sure to scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for a chance to win some summer galleys—another reason to celebrate.
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ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
We're always ready to pick up a fantastic book, and now is the perfect time to read these award-winning and bestselling AAPI voices. Click to see our suggested reading list.
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JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Discover the wide-ranging variety of these Jewish American stories. Click to browse.
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We are thrilled to share the brand new page-turner from Tim Mason―and right on time for Nurses Week, The Nightingale Affair features Florence Nightingale in this twisty new Victorian detective thriller from the author of The Darwin Affair.
Inspector Charles Field hunts a serial killer with a sinister signature targeting Florence Nightingale’s nurses in Crimea and women in London. The Nightingale Affair plays out against a backdrop of a rapidly changing society. Most of all, it is a pure reading delight, offering shocks, unforgettably vivid scenes, and surprising twists.
"Political intrigue, a backdrop of social upheaval, and a cast of nineteenth-century luminaries make this stylish, cleverly plotted thriller a must-read for fans of historical fiction." ―Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream
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SPEAKING OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
Fun Fact: National Nurses Week ends May 12, which is Florence Nightingale's Birthday!
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HEALING by Theresa Brown
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Shift comes a frank look at navigating the world of healthcare as a cancer nurse becomes a patient and experiences the system from the other side. This is the perfect gift for anyone who has struggled while navigating the American healthcare system and for the nurses in your life.
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Named a Most Anticipated Book of Spring 2023 by Buzzfeed
On Sale May 23
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An addictively gripping coming-of-age story about an all-consuming, insidious love affair between a college freshman and a mysterious older woman. With atmospheric, electric prose that captures the anxiety and emotional intensity of young adulthood like never before, The Adult is about sex, yearning, poetry, and learning to free oneself from the expectations of others. For readers of Michelle Hart and Alyssa Songsiridej, Bronwyn Fischer is an immensely talented new writer to watch.
“The Adult smolders with barely contained longing. Fischer’s debut novel is like a visit from your younger self—even as you worry about Natalie, you won’t be able to look away.” ―Alyssa Songsiridej, author of Little Rabbit, shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize
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MAKING SPACE DURING MINDFULNESS MONTH
When things feel dark, it can be all the more important to seek out and recognize delight. Award-winning author Ross Gay did just that, every day for a year, with his New York Times bestseller The Book of Delights. In his follow-up, Inciting Joy, he looked at the ways connection and care create joy among us. How are you slowing down and seeking joy and delight this month? (Hint: Ross's books are a great place to start.)
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☀️ SHELF AWARENESS x ALGONQUIN SUMMER GIVEAWAY ☀️
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We've partnered with Shelf Awareness, the go-to publication for author interviews and book reviews, to giveaway our hottest galleys for summer. ICYMI, Shelf Awareness offers daily and weekly newsletters that are tailored for book lovers (like you). They partner with your local independent bookstores to recommend books, and they have never steered us wrong. Plus it's totally free to sign up! Click here to subscribe to Shelf Awareness.
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Tell Us What You're Reading
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Tag us @AlgonquinBooks on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok to let us know what you’re reading now and throughout the year. We love getting recommendations from our reading friends!
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