Third Place Books welcomes UCLA Vice Provost of Inclusive Excellence and Professor of African American Studies Ralina L. Joseph for a conversation about her book "Racial Exhaustion: How to Move Through Racism in the Wake of DEI." February 24, 2026 | 7:00pm RSVP:

On the podcast, Dr. Julie Dobrow paints an intimate, emotional portrait of two star-crossed lovers whose relationship reveals changing American attitudes toward gender, interracial relationships and biracial children. buff.ly/G890rNr

Is civility a fantasy or a democratic necessity? "Civility Unbound," a new book by Michael DiNiscia & Ellyn Toscano, examines managing conflict and embracing differences in today's political climate. With essays from Catharine Stimpson, K. Anthony Appiah, and more. Link:

In this Q&A with the author of "On the Side of ICE," Peter Mancina explores the cultural, bureaucratic and political roadblocks to enacting immigrant-friendly policing reforms.

Explore the ways in which the regulation of semen is crucial in a post-Roe America in this new release: “Making the Best of Semen: Prospects for Law and Regulation” by Anita Bernstein. New from our Families, Law, and Society Series! Learn more:

As states like Virginia and Washington confront the death penalty's racist legacy, Ngozi Ndulue examines why racial injustice must be central to abolition efforts. Read this powerful excerpt from "The Slow Death of the Death Penalty" at @inquest.bsky.social

Using in-depth interviews, ethnographic observation, and media coverage, ASA member Nicole Trujillo-Pagán @waynestateclas.bsky.social presents a new perspective on the relationship between race and space in Detroit. @nyupress.bsky.social

Neither a sympathetic defense nor a polemical critique, C.W. Howell’s book (from @nyupress.bsky.social) documents what transpired, unpacks the broader meaning, and illuminates the effects of the “Intelligent Design” movement that sought to shake the foundations of the scientific establishment.

Join Ole Miss's Amy McDowell as she chats with Dr. Jodi Skipper for "Whispers in the Pews." This event will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Off Square Books. RSVP: buff.ly/6IUOEvP

We’re excited to celebrate this new release: “Understanding Harm: How the Law Should Assess Injury" by Mark Kelman, which examines how law and society define injury while exploring the harms caused by poverty, discrimination, and disabling injury. Learn more: buff.ly/YeeC1eL

Discover how to navigate racism post-DEI with UCLA Professor Ralina L. Joseph and Mónica Guzmán. Join their discussion on turning racial fatigue into constructive conversation. Feb 23, 7 PM | Elliott Bay Book Co. RSVP:

We're proud to share that "Black Panther Woman" by Mary Frances Phillips has been named a Finalist for the 2026 ASALH Book Prize! Congratulations to all for this worthy recognition! @asalh-bhm.bsky.social

New @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode just dropped before the weekend starts! Tomer Persico, author of "In God's Image: How Western Civilization Was Shaped by a Revolutionary Idea," speaks with Ilana Maymind about the relationship between faith and society. Listen here:

We're excited to share that "Terrible Stuff Damaging Everybody" by Ian Rosenberg will be out this September! Exposes the definitive story of Dominion v. Fox, revealing how election lies tested media power and reshaped the future of democracy @ianrosenberg.bsky.social More: buff.ly/PjdDj4o

Join @wordupbooks.bsky.social on Jan. 28 for the launch of Kelley Kreitz's "Printing Nueva York," a groundbreaking study of 19th-century Spanish-language print culture in NYC and its role in anticolonial movements & democratic ideals. In conversation with Urayoán Noel. Register:

Maxime Polleri is set to hold book discussions across Canada to celebrate his new release, "Radioactive Governance." Join him at the University of Quebec at Montreal (1/14), @utoronto.ca (1/26), and Concordia University (2/13)! 1/14: buff.ly/DhGBf5j 1/26: buff.ly/d3dv5Xj

Come visit ISAW and the NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social at the #aiascs2026! Table 9. New works on #earlychristianity #romanempire #archaeology #papyrology #ancienteducation #romanegypt and the Arabic Library from NYU.

Tune into the latest @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social episode where Drora Arussy speaks with historian Adam S. Ferziger about his book, "Agents of Change." Explore how transnational ties have reshaped Israeli Judaism.

We’re proud to celebrate this recent release: “Therapeutic Inequalities: Mood Disorder Self-Management in Chicago" by Talia Rose Weiner, which shows how self-management approaches for depression disproportionately burden the most disadvantaged. Learn more: buff.ly/o6bBFPB

On the fifth anniversary, if you'd like to learn more about January 6th, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol, I wrote a whole book about it called Corporatocracy published by @nyupress.bsky.social. #j6 #booksky #blacksky #beans nyupress.org/978147982837...

What happens when the power grid fails & you rely on electricity to survive? Angela Frederick's "Disabled Power" examines how disabled Texans navigated Winter Storm Uri—and why individual preparedness isn't enough when infrastructure collapses. Read about it on @grist.org:

Dive into disaster, recovery, and state power in this new release: “Radioactive Governance: The Politics of Revitalization in Post-Fukushima Japan" by Maxime Polleri, which examines how Japan reshaped the narrative of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Learn more: buff.ly/Ca35JL0

Discover this new From the Square podcast episode with host Stephen Pimpare and author Peter Mancina here: newbooksnetwork.com/on-the-side-... Podcast episdoes available online through NBN and on Spotify.

Kenja McCray discusses her new release, "Essential Soldiers: Women Activists and Black Power Movement Leadership," on Tuesday 2/10 at 7pm. Join the author for this upcoming Author Talks event, hosted by the Atlanta History Center! RSVP:

Did you know many Christmas songs were written by Jews? Examples include “White Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Silver Bells,” “Santa Baby,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas." Read more:

In Jordan Chad's new piece, he reveals that Jewish people have long celebrated Christmas, from Yiddish Christmas stories written in the “Old World" to Chrismukkah and Chinese food today.

On the blog, Jordan Chad explores the surprising, playful relationship that many Jewish people have with Christmas. As he analyzes Christmas stories written in Yiddish, he challenges traditional narratives about who Christmas belongs to.

Before the NYU Press office closes for the holidays, we're thrilled to share that @inquest.bsky.social has spotlighted "How to Be Disabled in a Pandemic" in their Year in Books! This significant work centers principles of disability justice amid the early COVID-19 crisis in NYC.

I had a great conversation with Stephan Pimpare of @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about my book On The Side of ICE: Policing Immigrants in a Sanctuary State (NYU Press 2025) @nyupress.bsky.social Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/on-the-side-...

To welcome the weekend, we'd like to highlight the release of "The Limits of Diversity: How Secular and Evangelical Campuses Reproduce Inequality" by Sam Chan, which examines how campus diversity initiatives can unintentionally reinforce existing inequalities. Learn more: buff.ly/LaZSrjZ

Angela Frederick, in her @motherjones.com piece on "Disabled Power," highlights the urgent need to view electricity not as a commodity but as a necessity, especially for disabled individuals. During crises like the 2021 Winter Storm Uri, infrastructure failures hit them hardest.

Dr. Judith Weisenfeld joins @brittanyepage.bsky.social to discuss the implications and research behind her book, "Black Religion in the Madhouse." Weisenfeld's work is the first to expose how white psychiatrists pathologized African American religions in the wake of slavery's end.

Looking for a gift for the Brooklyn history or urban design lover in your life? Brownstoner just featured "Brooklynites" by Prithi Kanakamedala in their recent holiday gift guide!

How did PTSD, TBI, and suicide become the signature wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? In this podcast episode, author David Kieran (@davekieran.bsky.social) tells Shu Wan (@shuwan1.bsky.social) how a mental health crisis prompted change in the Army and American culture.

ANOTHER new episode of UAR Remixed is live! Listen to our conversation with Nyron Crawford, author of “Marked Men: Black Politicians and the Racialization of Scandal” from @nyupress.bsky.social www.urbanaffairsreview.com/uar-archive/...

@wsj.com names "The Projects" by Howard A. Husock among its Best Books of 2025: Politics! Find out more:

Thrilled that "Something for the Dark" by Randy Lundy, from our partners at @uregina.bsky.social Press (URP), has been honored as one of CBC Book's best Canadian poetry of 2025! Such fantastic recognition!

Uncover the roots of the model minority myth in this new release: “Chinese American Mothering: Toy Len Goon's Legacy and the Myth of the Model Minority” by Andrea Louie, which examines Toy Len Goon’s rise and the Cold War politics behind her story. Learn more: buff.ly/XsSs8sJ

Tune in to this week's @inthemeanwhile.bsky.social podcast featuring Ralina Joseph, author of "Racial Exhaustion"! Discover how radical listening and speaking can help us navigate racial discussions without losing our cool. Apple Podcast: buff.ly/qOBgqN3 YouTube: buff.ly/HqYPPKi

This ode to Samuel R. Delany speaks to the cultural and intellectual significance of an under appreciated author. His book Times Square Red, Times Square Blue was the first book in our landmark Sexual Cultures series. buff.ly/njVZUBw

Today marks the last day of the AJS 2025 Conference, and all of our titles on display are available for free! Stop by Booth 105A to grab your book now! #AJS2025 #AJS25 @jewishstudies.bsky.social

ASA member Carrie E. Friese, London School of Economics, proposes a new approach to the treatment of laboratory animals that recognizes the interconnectedness of all species + how human actions impact the welfare of other species + the planet as a whole. @nyupress.bsky.social

Explore the urgent intersection of disability, infrastructure, and climate crisis in this new release: “Disabled Power: How Policy Shapes Disaster Vulnerability” by Angela Frederick, centered upon the experiences of disabled Texans during the 2021 power crisis. Learn more: buff.ly/0Uxyuv9

We're thrilled to have two books on AAIHS's Best Black History Books of 2025! Michael E. Jirik's "Dissenting Forces" on Black abolitionist thought in higher ed, and Mary Frances Phillips's "Black Panther Woman" on Ericka Huggins's legacy of radical care and resistance.

In a reading slump? Earlierm @therevealer.bsky.social shared their winter reading and podcast recommendations, with both "Black Religion in the Madhouse" and "Black Panther Woman" listed as featured picks! buff.ly/EJMzUAX

Are sanctuary policies actually protecting immigrants, or just good PR? In his new book "On the Side of ICE," Rutgers law professor Peter Mancina reveals the gap between sanctuary city promises and what happens on the ground. Discover more in this Q&A with @us.theconversation.com

ESSENCE just featured our book "Black Panther Woman" in their roundup of 7 political books by Black women authors to read now! Mary Francis Phillips' groundbreaking biography shines a light on Ericka Huggins' remarkable journey. Explore this and more:

For those who like a festive tipple, we’ve got cocktail creations from the jazz age and beyond, books for wine connoisseurs, and tales of the origins of Absinthe Browse more: buff.ly/FEDRIRi @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social @univnebpress.bsky.social @iupress.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social #GiftGuide

To end the week, we'd like to celebrate the release of "Growing Up Pure: White Girls, Queer Teens, and the Racial Foundations of Purity Culture" by Lauren D. Sawyer which examines the shaping of purity culture in the United States. Learn more:

Coming soon (June 2026) as the next book in the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series @nyupress.bsky.social @gihnyu.bsky.social A powerful reinterpretation of global Irish nationalism by @patrickjmahone1.bsky.social nyupress.org/search-resul...