Though there are other catalogs of upcoming releases, The Algonquin Reader stands out for it's brevity and depth. Before a sample of each book, we are treated to an essay by the author, one that offers a window into the inspiration of the book. As someone who loves the creator as much as the creation, these essays often sell me on the book, based entirely on the connection with the author and the care they took with their work. These telling essays are followed by excerpts of the author's upcoming release and are always a treat. Before reading this edition, I had two of the galleys ready and waiting. After reading it, I've requested all within. An absolute must read.

I always enjoy reading these, as it gives me a good idea what to add next to my ever growing pile of books. The books that particularly interest me are 'The Van Apfel Girls are Gone' and 'Prairie Fever',

My thanks to Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy. This is my honest review.

Well-written ~ Thought-provoking ~ Varied
tl;dr: A collection of essays worth reading.

The Algonquin reader is a favorite of mine. I love this good collection of writing, with varied voices and surprising takes, all in one easy package. There is no bad essay in this collection, but I invite readers to look for Mathangi Subramanian's beautifully written selection about a powerful woman named Padma and Tim Mason's solid historical story about Darwin. This whole collection exudes literary quality.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for providing these synopses, my TBR always grows exponentially when one of these comes out.