Donate here to help keep Dar Al Taqwa, London’s oldest independent bookstore devoted to Islamic literature, open. They’re going to raise 25k. daraltaqwa.com/pages/don-t-... More on the store, and how special it is, here. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

TOMORROW: Immigration, Policy & Protest – an urgent conversation on Britain’s politics of #immigration. 🎙️ Hear from Fizza Qureshi @migrantsrights.bsky.social and @michaelacbenson.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @aleksandralewicki.bsky.social 📅 Weds 22 Oct 18.30-20.00 BST 🎟️ buff.ly/DGBy564

And for even more, read some of Charlotte's expertly curated MUP book: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526151162/

Come join us at Track Brewing Co in #Manchester as we celebrate the launch of Dirtbag Dreams with author Carl Morris. Fascinating stories, insightful discussions, and of course, great beer. You can also join us for a pre-event run! Tickets on sale now: tinyurl.com/z7huw27v #booksky #running

Waterstones customers! Pre-order upcoming books with 25% off until tomorrow (17th Oct) - just enter code OCTOBER25 at checkout. A huge selection of titles available, including a number of 2026 MUP titles. Shop now on the Waterstones website and app: www.waterstones.com/campaign/oct... #WPreorder

Early days but I certainly hope this view continues

Looking forward to an evening of Folklore tonight at @waterstones.bsky.social (Leeds)

Really pleased we could make this happen.

Call for book proposals! Are you passionate about punk? 🤘 Do you have an idea for a book? 📖 Send us your idea for a fresh take on punk to mark the 50th anniversary, that could be the next instalment our acclaimed British Pop Archive series. 🎶 More details below 👇 #booksky #punk

Share widely, new job anyone? I can confidently say this is a great role!

Embracing the sunny vibes down at MMU today @manchesterup.bsky.social

DEADLINE Tomorrow is the final day to send in your pitches in for ISSUE #2 (Climate Frontiers)! For more details, read below ⬇️

Massive congrats @djpaulette.bsky.social! Delighted this book is getting the recognition it deserves.

Looking for something to do in Manchester this evening after #BSA2025? We're co-hosting a free pub quiz alongside The Sociological Review, UoM & MMU🍻 ⏰7:30pm 📍The Salutation Arms 🏆 Books, choc & other prizes up for grabs Conference attendees, students & sociology enthusiasts welcome!

'This fascinating new biography showcases the ways women have fought to assert themselves in the wild.' Wildly different by @sarahjlonsdale.bsky.social is this week's One to Read in @thetimes.com Environment newsletter. Out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #nature #biography

Paperback Presence is out on Tuesday! Pre-order now to avoid disappointment*. *This clearly depends on your expectations but why not order one just in case you regret not doing so later.

I couldn't be more excited and proud to share our Autumn/Winter 2025 catalogue. Packed with fantastic non-fiction titles with real gravity and style.

I agree with Toby here. Lots to be concerned about with LLM training from copyrighted material. I expect a lot of LBF chat around this issue. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Really looking forward to this launch and seeing this book out in the world. Come along Newcastle folk!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: the Sociological Review Foundation is hiring an Editorial Officer to manage the journal’s review process and support the Editor-in-Chief and team of editors. Applicants must be based in, and eligible to work in, the UK. Deadline to apply: 17 February. buff.ly/4hw5BJq

Check out this new book series on HE from @manchesterup.bsky.social!

Our #BlackFriday Sale is now live! Get 50% OFF selected hardbacks for the next week, exclusively on our website - shop here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/sale/

Some great opportunities for writers in the North from the good people at New Writing North: newwritingnorth.com/northern-wri...

Getting away from it all up the coast

First post on here from me is our new Spring/Summer 2025 catalogue. Dive in to find out what we're publishing over the coming months!