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.

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

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?...

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.

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! 🌷

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

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

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 🦚 ingeveb.org/articles/mak...

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

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. brandeisuniversitypress.com/2026/03/18/q...

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

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. brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/mother...

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! societyofauthors.org/2025/12/01/a...

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. Register to attend in-person or online through  brandeisuniversitypress.com/event/kareem.... #AuthorTalk #DragPerformance #JoinUs

Amanda Seyfried is nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in “The Testament of Ann Lee,” inspired by BUP’s book by Nardi Reeder Campion! ⭐ A new edition of MOTHER ANN LEE arrives Jan 2026—preorder now: brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/mother...! #GoldenGlobe #BookSky #ComingSoon #NewEdition

Less than one week until you can catch John Gennari discuss “The Jazz Barn” at The Boston Athenaeum! 🎷 For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website at brandeisuniversitypress.com. #BookTalk #AuthorEvent #JohnGennari #BookSky #SlyBooks #WritingCommunity #ReaderCommunity

We’re so excited to see THE JAZZ BARN in @thewallstreet.bsky.social. Get your copy now! Read review here: www.wsj.com/arts-culture... Purchase your copy here: brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/the-ja... #BookReview #FeaturedIn #AsSeenIn #TheJazzBarn #JohnGennari #CheckItOut #WallStreetJournal

Happening tomorrow!💫 Join Kareem Khubchandani at Harvard Book Store to discuss his new book, LESSONS IN DRAG, in conversation with Durba Mitra. This event is free. #AuthorEvent #BookTalk #Harvard #Brandeis #LessonsInDrag #GetYourCopyNow #BookishEvent

Happening tonight! 🥛 Join Kirk Kardashian at the Mini Ilsley Library at 6:00pm to discuss his book, MILK MONEY. Books will be available for purchase and signing! #BrandeisPress #MilkMoney #cashcow #dairyfarms #authorevent #vermont #middlebury #library

Excited to share Thomas Blubacher's feature in the @laist.com ! Check it out here: laist.com/news/la-hist.... #ThomasBlubacher #LAist #PacificPalisades #Weimar #GermanExiles #Feature #BrandeisUniversityPress

Proud to join the #UPWeek Gallery and #TeamUP on Gender & LGBTQIA Studies! "Lessons in Drag" showcases university presses’ commitment to the latest scholarship. Get your copy: brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/lesson... #UniversityPressWeek #ReadUP #LessonsInDrag  #BrandeisUniversityPress

Interested in reading more? Get your copy of “Lessons in Drag” now from brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/lesson...!

We celebrate university presses every day, but especially during University Press Week! ⭐️ This #UniversityPressWeek, #TeamUP with us to celebrate the incredible global community of publishing professionals that makes knowledge possible. #BrandeisUniversityPress

Available now: ENACTing Change 📖 This book offers instructors recommendations for developing and teaching courses that engage in state-level policy advocacy. #ENACTingChange #NewBook #BrandeisPress #CivicEngagement #Leadership #SocialChange #Democracy

💫 Available now: LESSONS IN DRAG: A QUEER MANUAL FOR ACADEMICS, ARTISTS, AND AUNTIES by Kareem Khubchandani with LaWhore Vagistan 💫

Don't miss las week's newsletter! Princeton UP Sale and On BS | Alternative Angles: Memory | Peter Rutland on George Orwell | Meet the Press: Brandeis University Press @brandeispress.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social newbooksnetwork.substack.com/p/1023?r=4nl...

🎊 Exciting news! Brandeis University Press is featured in the latest New Books Network newsletter: "Meet Us at the On BS Book Talk.” A huge thank you to New Books Network for the spotlight! 🌟

🌴 Available now: WEIMAR UNDER THE PALMS: PACIFIC PALISADES, GERMAN EXILES, AND THE INVENTION OF HOLLYWOOD by Thomas Blubacher, translated by Elizabeth Lauffer 🌴

Join John Gennari, Neil Leonard, and Rachel Ambaye for an evening of conversation and jazz at the Ford Hall Forum THIS Thursday, October 23, in the Modern Theater (Boston) at 6:00pm. 🎷

We're so excited to see WEIMAR UNDER THE PALMS featured in Jewish Journal today. Preorder your copy now, out October 22!