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.
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.
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! 🏔️
NEW review by Julian Levinson: Making and Unmaking Literature in the Warsaw, Lodz, and Vilna Ghettos, by Sven-Erik Rose 🦚
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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!
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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.
Pause your doomscrolling and read a few poems—it’s National Poetry Month!
Available now in paperback, the story of a secret architect behind America’s fight for independence!
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.
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There’s nobody better to tackle an Oscars mystery than Bruce Davis, author of The Academy and the Award! 🍿🎬
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. 📚
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?
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.
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!
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 !)
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.
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.
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…
Win a physical copy of BOOKSTORE ROMANCE by Judith Rosen! Six lucky winners will be chosen on Valentine's Day. Just fill out the form in our bio to enter!
For an author, there is nothing like the thrill when the first copy of the actual book arrives! @brandeispress.bsky.social #hydrangeas #gardenwriter
Anyone else snowed in and reading some great nonfiction today? Let us know if you need a recommendation! ❄️ #BookSky
Book, Mother Ann Lee: Morning Star of the Shakers by Nardi Reeder Campion
Now available! The story of a life shaped by revelation, devotion, and radical belief.
Excited about the Oscar nominations this morning? Or maybe frustrated with the Academy’s picks? However you’re feeling, we have the book for taking your Oscars interest to the next level: The Academy and the Award by Bruce Davis.
Just watched The Testament of Ann Lee? This biography is the essential follow-up: an accessible, thoroughly researched portrait of a radical religious leader, early feminist, and visionary.
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After this week of ice and snow, we're certainly ready for spring. Take a look at our spring list! From tales of adventure to nature know-how to movie tie-ins, we have something for every reader this season.
Preview the spring catalog: brandeisuniversitypress.com/catalogs/
We’re thrilled that The Green Ages by Annette Kehnel has been shortlisted for a translation prize with @societyofauthors.bsky.social!
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Promotional poster for an event titled “Kareem Khubchandani at Ford Hall Forum.” The text notes that Kareem Khubchandani will be in conversation with Kris Manjapra, with performances by Candace Persuasion and Chanel The Angel. Headshots of the four participants appear in a row: Kareem Khubchandani, Kris Manjapra, Candace Persuasion, and Chanel The Angel. Below them is the book cover for Lessons in Drag, featuring a drag performer in bold, colorful makeup and a vibrant outfit. The event details at the bottom read: “December 15 at 7:00 PM, Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.”
Don’t miss Kareem Khubchandani at the Ford Hall Forum this Monday! ✨ In conversation with Kris Manjapra + performances by Candace Persuasion and Chanel The Angel.
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