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Kevin Galvin @kgalvin8.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Kicking off the release to TROUBLED TIMES with the great Mitch Zuckoff next week. Join us in Cambridge if you can. @brandeispress.bsky.social

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Now available! 📚 The Other Half by Ellen Warner explores life after fifty through the candid stories and photographs of 40 men from around the world. A thoughtful companion to The Second Half.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One week left until TROUBLED TIMES can be in your hands. It's a must-read for New England history buffs, true crime readers, and fans of Patrick Radden Keefe.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Out next week, Ellen Warner’s THE OTHER HALF answers the question: What do men really think about work, aging, and love?

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dramatic as any thriller, Rogues, Widows, and Orphans guides readers through the secrets and scandals of the book industry—from egregious cases of censorship, bad taste, and worse style, to forgeries, feuds, and the tiniest of typos with the largest of consequences. Available now.

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Kevin Galvin @kgalvin8.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What happens to the victims after the journalists go home? @brandeispress.bsky.social

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our team is saddened by the passing of Bruce Davis, former executive director of The Academy & author of The Academy and the Award. It was an honor to work with him and to hear even a fraction of his stories and extraordinary knowledge of Hollywood history. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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Bruce Davis, Longtime Film Academy Chief Executive, Dies at 83

He served as the executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1989 through 2011 and penned an authoritative history of the organization, 'The Academy and the Award.'

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

AVAILABLE NOW: In The Days Between, poet and scholar Marcia Falk evokes her vision of the Jewish High Holidays as "ten days of striving to keep the heart open for change."

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“An entertaining chronicle of publishing mishaps and scandals throughout history ... a potent testament to the power of words to 'shape our world.'” —Publishers Weekly www.publishersweekly.com/9781684583614

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Rogues, Widows and Orphans: Mischief and Misadventures in the World of Books by Rebecca Lee

Lee (How Words Get Good), a senior editorial manager at Penguin Random House, delivers an entertaining chronicle of publishing m...

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Special thanks to The Mount for hosting John Gennari! The sold out event combined an author talk from Gennari (The Jazz Barn) with a performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Salon Series, exploring the history and enduring legacy of the Music Inn and Lenox School of Jazz.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're thrilled to see Birdwatching in New York City and on Long Island by Deborah Rivel and Kellye Rosenheim included in TODAY’s roundup of best birding books and guides!

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Bookstore Romance Day is this Saturday. Do you have plans to celebrate? 📚💕

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

OUT NOW: The Challenges of Sovereignty brings together the late David Ellenson’s essential writings on Zionism, Judaism, and democracy, exploring some of the most pressing questions facing Israeli society today. brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/the-ch...

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The Challenges of Sovereignty

Key essays by a notable scholar address some of the most pressing questions facing Israel today.Over the course of his rich career, David Ellenson—one...

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our team is deeply saddened by the passing of archivist and author Christine Roussel. We treasured our time working with her and bringing her book, Lunch on a Beam, into the world. Her knowledge, kindness, and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. youtu.be/Xh4x2lGT6_4?...

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Art historian and Rockefeller Center archivist Christine Roussel dies

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This Sunday marks James Baldwin's 102nd birthday, and there's no better way to celebrate a writer than to dive into their work. This weekend, consider ON JAMES BALDWIN, Colm Tóibín's tribute to one of his most consequential literary progenitors. brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/on-jam...

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On James Baldwin

Acclaimed Irish novelist Colm Tóibín first read James Baldwin just after turning eighteen. He had completed his first year at an Irish university, and was struggling to free himself...

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Who was the French playwright who secretly helped us win the American Revolution? Historian Iris de Rode joins Robert Allison on the Revolution 250 Podcast to discuss Improbable Patriot and the incredible true story of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. www.youtube.com/live/QjtAqJZ...

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Revolution 250 Podcast - Beaumarchais & the American Revolution

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Book signings, garden talks, beautiful blooms, and wonderful readers. Swipe through for highlights from C.L. Fornari's Hydrangea Happiness tour so far, and check her website (gardenlady.com) for more event information!

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're delighted to see Bookstore Romancefeatured in the summer issue of Southern Bride as one of its "Books to Inspire Your Wedding Planning." 💍📚

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Officially out today! The Puritan Experiment is now available. Photographed in Salem, Massachusetts—a fitting place to celebrate this updated edition exploring the history and legacy of early New England.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New books for every kind of nonfiction reader. 💡

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Has the view from atop Rockefeller Center changed since the 1930s? Maybe a little. One of the most iconic American photographs began right here in 1932, where author Christine Roussel poses for her own photograph ninety-four years later. Find her book, Lunch on a Beam, in the gift shop!

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Forget the grilling equipment, whiskey, and quirky dress socks. How about some great nonfiction for Father's Day?

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're pleased to see The Gap Years featured in a McKinsey Author Talk. Tom French reflects on mountaineering, second acts, and the enduring power of lifelong passions. www.mckinsey.com/featured-ins...

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our book recommendation for Pride Month? Lessons in Drag by Kareem Khubchandani! The Lambda Literary Awards are among the most prestigious awards honoring LGBTQ+ literature, and we couldn’t be happier to see this book earn the recognition it deserves.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

“Two men share a cigarette light, another pair a smile. Only one man looks toward the camera, a liquor bottle in hand despite Prohibition laws. When working some 70 stories high, perhaps a guy’s allowed a bit of liquid confidence.” www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

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‘Lunch on a Beam’ Review: The Best Seat in the City

One of the most celebrated images of the 1930s captures a crew of workers, taking a break high above Manhattan.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Tomorrow, in this compelling conversation, historians Robert J. Allison and Iris de Rode uncover the hidden story behind Improbable Patriot, revealing how intrigue, ambition, and daring shaped the fight for independence.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re thinking about a very different kind of “mother.”

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hear Christine Roussel talk to Joe Fryer about the mystery behind the iconic photograph "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper." Who were these guys? Who took the photo? Was it spontaneous or part of a PR campaign? Roussel searched for answers for her new book, Lunch on a Beam. youtu.be/LKPOnEKnryI?...

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'Lunch on a Beam' explores mystery surrounding iconic photo of Rockefeller Center workers

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Today we’re celebrating the release of two incredible new books: Hydrangea Happiness by C.L. Fornari and Lunch on a Beam by Christine Roussel.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Are you ready for Hydrangea Happiness? After a virtual launch party on May 1, C.L. Fornari takes her hydrangea know-how on the road, with tour stops all along the Cape and the rest of New England. You won't want to miss it! 🌷

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Learn more about this chapter of Boston history in TROUBLED TIMES by Kevin Galvin, out this fall.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Celebrate Earth Day by reconnecting with the natural world, one tree at a time. Bark by Michael Wojtech shows you how to start. 🍃

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

This past Sunday marked 83 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, the largest act of armed Jewish resistance during World War II. Learn more about this chapter of history with The People's Uprising and the Fall of the Warsaw Ghetto, published in association with Yad Vashem.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for a powerful conversation that explores the history, meaning, and legacy of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising—one of the most significant acts of Jewish resistance during WWII.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

What happens when you treat retirement not as an ending—but as an opportunity to begin again? Check out THE GAP YEARS by Tom French, out today! 🏔️

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

On tour across New England—don’t miss Tom French, author of THE GAP YEARS, a powerful adventure story full of risk, resilience, and rediscovery. Select events already sold out! #booktour #newengland #everest

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

What pairs better with a fresh cup of coffee than a brand-new book? The last of our spring list arrives soon-full of true stories to savor, one sip (and page) at a time.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Pause your doomscrolling and read a few poems—it’s National Poetry Month!

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Available now in paperback, the story of a secret architect behind America’s fight for independence!

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

For Women’s History Month, we spoke with Ellen Warner about The Second Half: Forty Women Reveal Life After Fifty—a powerful portrait of how women redefine themselves and find joy past midlife. brandeisuniversitypress.com/2026/03/18/q...

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Q&A with Ellen Warner — author of “The Second Half”

In honor of Women's History Month, we spoke with author and photographer Ellen Warner about The Second Half: Forty Women Reveal Life After Fifty. Over the course of fifteen years, Warner traveled wide...

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

There’s nobody better to tackle an Oscars mystery than Bruce Davis, author of The Academy and the Award! 🍿🎬

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month with a stack that spans centuries and continents: the biography of a Shaker visionary, an examination of religious feminist thought in Israel, and a brilliantly translated novel. Proof that women’s stories—and the ways we study them—come in many forms. 📚

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

This month, we want to spotlight some of our great titles by women and about women in honor of Women's History Month. This is just a small snapshot of the books we'll feature in the coming weeks—and year-round. Tell us: What are you reading this month?

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Does the new Wuthering Heights movie have you running back to the original Brontë text? If you're looking for an English literature fix, we recommend The Lamb Cycle by David Ewbank. Read as he reimagines "Mary Had a Little Lamb" in the voices of your favorite English poets.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We're trying to keep Hydrangea Happiness on the shelves, but it just keeps winding up in the greenery. Coming to a bookstore or garden near you at the end of April, this hydrangea tell-all by C.L. Fornari, AKA "The Garden Lady," is for novice gardeners and experienced horticulturists alike!

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We're loving the buzz for The Gap Years by Tom French. Coming out April 14, it's an inspiring story of adventure and endurance in a quest to rediscover the passions of youth. Preorder your copy today! (Thanks, @ala-booklist.bsky.social !)

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we want to draw your attention to a new edition you maybe missed: Black Women's Intellectual Traditions, edited by Kristin Waters and Carol B. Conaway—a landmark collection reclaiming the powerful intellectual and activist legacies of nineteenth-century Black women.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Academy and the Award by Bruce Davis is out now in paperback! Read the first behind-the-scenes history of the organization behind the Oscars—just in time for the awards show itself.

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Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Who were the photographers and publicity men behind “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper”? And who were the construction workers whose great personal risk helped build the myth of New York City? LUNCH ON A BEAM might just have the answers…

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