McSweeney's needs OUR help! From their latest newsletter:

As you may know, it's been tough going for many independent publishers, McSweeney's included, since our distributor filed for bankruptcy last December 29. We lost about $130,000 -- actual earnings that were simply erased. Due to the intricacies of the settlement, the real hurt didn't hit right away, but
it's hitting now. Like most small publishers, our business is basically a break-even proposition in the best of times, so there's really no way to absorb a loss that big.

Trust us, this is a big deal. When they say that small publishing is a break-even proposition, it really is.

They're offering some great deals at their store: "For the next week or so, subscriptions are $5 off, new books are 30 percent off, and all backlist is 50 percent off."

I've been on the road for the past week so I haven't had a moment to sit down and pick anything up, but I know I'll be putting in a few orders this weekend. As they say, if you've had your eye on any of their stock, now is certainly the time to pick it up. Vote the American way, with your wallet.