It’s official! Our fiction imprint, Fort Point, is going live!

Beacon Press Launches Fiction Imprint

The Boston-based publisher, which is primarily known for its nonfiction about political and social issues, will publish 3–5 titles per year through its Fort Point imprint, with Beacon director Gayatri...

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What should I know about my digital project before contacting publishers? https://bit.ly/3JpvNEw University press publishers answer frequently asked questions like this one on our #AskUP site. Curious about how university press publishing works? #AskUP!

Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie adaptation arrives in an era marked by nostalgia for an imagined American past. In #AHAPerspectives, Abigail Jean Kahn and Michael Hines examine how the series revives a frontier myth that has long shaped American understandings of history and belonging.

Rebooting the Frontier Myth – AHA

Netflix’s new Little House on the Prairie adaptation gives life to one of America’s most durable pieces of frontier mythology.

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Did you watch The Odyssey and have questions about the Bronze Age and the fall of civilizations? @theatlantic.com's @davidfrum.bsky.social names @digkabri.bsky.social's 1177 B.C. his book of the week to help answer them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u8G...

The Fight That Could Decide 2028 | The David Frum Show

In this week’s episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his reaction to President Trump’s latest round of tariffs and explains why he believes they are weakening…

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We are pleased to announce a new endowment to support the publication and promottion of the winners of the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction. Huge thank you for Debbie and John Edwards for your generous support of our talented authors. https://loom.ly/Aws4u0A

New Endowment to provide support and recognition for the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction - Georgia Press

Fund will help cover publication costs, programming, supplies, travel, and other expenses The University of Georgia Press is pleased to announce a new

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Available now: From preeminent fire historian Stephen J. Pyne, UNDYING FIRE offers a sweeping history of Europe told through flame—and a history of fire refracted through Europe's landscapes, sciences, and empires. Learn more: uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295...

What does the American Revolution look like when viewed from California? A new special issue of "California History" offers a fresh perspective on the nation's founding and the many revolutions that have shaped America. www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/r...

Rethinking the American Revolution from California: A Q&A with Dee E. Andrews and Jason Daniels

The American Revolution didn't end in 1776—or on the East Coast. A new special issue of "California History" explores its lasting impact from California's unique vantage point.

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The embrace of myths is self-delusion of the most dangerous sort, and we’ve seen it throughout #America250 celebrations. James Baldwin called it decades ago. @laprogressive.bsky.social

James Baldwin and the Lies That Protect the Powerful

In Nothing Personal, Baldwin exposes how white supremacy, class hierarchy, consumerism, and manufactured division keep ordinary people from recognizing their common enemy.

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Nice seeing KSUP books by Martin Bush and Eric LeMay in the window display at @harvardbookstore.bsky.social—especially when they’re surrounded by other great titles from @longleafserv.bsky.social client presses.

What can studying our Sun tell us about stars across the Universe? ☀️   Explore how researchers use our nearest star to unlock bigger astrophysical questions in the new #MNRAS virtual collection from @rasjournals.bsky.social.   Learn more: academic.oup.com/mnras/pages/...

In 2026, we’re celebrating 30 years since #PolicyPress was established and 10 years since the creation of #BristolUniversityPress. These pages celebrate our history and our hope that we will continue to make a difference. We hope you enjoy! https://ow.ly/uRRz50ZulBC

This month in the Harvard Book Store Publisher Focus window 📷 Can you spot the two LSUP titles?

The 2026 AUPresses Traveling Book, Jacket & Journal Show hits the road in September & will visit farflung member presses through May 2027, celebrating the best in recent university press design. Make plans to check it out in person: https://bit.ly/4wGied7 Or online anytime: https://bit.ly/4bxPGuC

We're thrilled to see Andrew Guthrie Ferguson discuss his work, "Your Data Will Be Used Against You," featured on C-Span's Book TV. Watch it here: buff.ly/3rJrZnY @c-span.bsky.social

"I am learning secondhand how supportive the larger university press industry is as opposed to other publishing fields, so I think for folks interested in publishing, it may be important to sit with the kind of environment you hope to be a part of as there are many possibilities."

Meet the Press’ summer intern – Syracuse University Press

This summer, Syracuse University Press was fortunate to Amanda Kingston as an intern. As she wraps up her time with the press, we took a moment to catch up with her about her experience at the press,…

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Police surveillance is no longer creeping in. It's here, and the latest Last Week Tonight lays out just how vast the ecosystem has become, with John Oliver quoting from Andrew Guthrie Ferguson's "Your Data Will Be Used Against You" on air. @lastweektonight.com @profferguson.bsky.social

If you missed Tuesday's @historians.org webinar on Book Publishing 101, the recording is now available! @aupresses.bsky.social

Book Publishing 101: Acquisitions, Contracts, and Promotion for Historians – AHA

Book Publishing 101: Acquisitions, Contracts, and Promotion for Historians AHAOnline Tuesday, July 28, 12–1 p.m. ET You’ve written a dissertation or drafted a new manuscript and are in talks to publis...

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You've finished the manuscript. Now what? Join our AHA Online webinar on July 28 at 12 p.m. ET exploring the nuts and bolts of book publishing, from acquisitions and contracts to marketing. With Mike Baccam, Levi Stahl, and Elizabeth Townsend Gard. Register now.

We have the VERY BEST interns here at UGA Press. Happy National Intern Day and thank you for all of your hard work! #Intern #NationalInternDay #SummerIntern

2026 is a year of milestones: We’re celebrating 10 years of Bristol University Press, 30 years of Policy Press and 150 years of the University of Bristol. Our mission remains the same: to publish work that matters. 🌟 Browse the anniversary brochure: https://ow.ly/Z5Rc50Zui5R

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...

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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What should public monuments say about the values of a democracy? As we reflect on #USA250, Fred Evans explores why Confederate monuments are more than historical artifacts—they shape how we understand democracy, citizenship, and public space. buff.ly/5vXRWYZ #USA250 #Freedom250 #PublicArt

The Removal of Confederate Monuments in Public LocationsBy Fred Evans - Columbia University Press Blog

“This book is a critically needed study in political aesthetics addressing complex connections between democracy, citizenship, and public art. Its systematic analysis and criticism of selected…

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What can a single moment reveal about the course of a nation? The “Pivotal Moments in American History” series explores how individuals and events intersect within larger historical forces. Discover the moments that changed everything: oxford.ly/4ejCome

Freedom of speech has been a cornerstone of American democracy, as well as the focus of ongoing discussion over dissent and the limits of power. This reading list explores the First Amendment and years of debate over who gets to speak, and why it matters: press.princeton.edu/ideas/reflec...

Wishing a fond farewell to one of our staff! www.cuapress.org/2026/07/30/g...

Goodbye and good luck to Lucia! - Catholic University of America Press

Lucia Tosatto, our phenomenal graduate assistant, joined the Press in June 2025 and has been a huge asset to us ever since. In addition to her strong copy-editing and proofreading... READ MORE

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We are pleased to announce a new endowment to support our undergraduate internship program in book publishing. Thank you to the Candler Family and Ilges Foundation for supporting our students and the opportunities we are able to provide them. https://loom.ly/G82F6lk

We are thrilled to see Harry Frankfurt’s On Bullshit on this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction list! 🎉 Check out the full fiction and nonfiction bestseller lists here: www.indiepubs.org/top40 #OnBS @americanbookseller.bsky.social

Congratulations to Juliana Spahr whose poetry collection, Ars Poeticas, won the 2026 American Book Award! 🎉🎉🎉 Learn more about the award and this year's winners on Before Columbus Foundation's website: www.beforecolumbusfoundation.com #americanbookawards #julianaspahr #arspoeticas #poetry

Happy National Intern Day! 🎉 Today we're celebrating the incredible interns who have brought fresh ideas, curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm to the University Press of Kansas.  Thank you for everything you've contributed to UPK. 💙📚 #NationalInternDay #UPKansas

Our nation's story is still evolving. Thanks for joining us as we explored the people, ideas, movements, and hidden histories that have shaped the United States. As we close out #USA250, remember to save 25%—the sale ends tonight. buff.ly/8zraxfk#USA250 #Freedom250 #AmericanHistory #BookSale

With #FIFA facing fresh controversy, 'What is FIFA For?' offers insight into the organisation's power, scandals and governance. ⚽ #WorldCup #CarlosCordeiro #GianniInfantino ⏰ 50% off with code BUP07 until the end of today: https://ow.ly/kXq750Zv09y