Huge congrats to author @dominicmhinde.bsky.social on his book 'Drifting north' being longlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social for Conservation Writing! 'Drifting north' is out now and available from all good bookshops & online. #WainwrightPrize #booksky

Good opportunity here for someone👇

Common Wealth@cmmonwealth.bsky.social · last mo.

🚨 Common Wealth is hiring a new Digital Officer. 📍 London, UK ⏰ Permanent, full-time (9 day fortnight) 🗓️ Deadline: 10AM BST, 13 July 2026 Find out more and apply below 👇 www.common-wealth.org/vacancies/di...

Some of the most exciting thinking about political economy in Britain has come out of PERC. Its closure is a huge loss and an indictment of the state of UK academia www.goldperc.uk/project_post...

Looking back on PERC - Political Economy Research Centre

The Political Economy Research Centre is to close formally this summer. Here, founding Director, Will Davies, reflects on its twelve years of activity. It took two or three years before the causes, ef...

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Publishing today! Water 💧 Energy ⚡️ Housing 🏠 Virtually every aspect of our lives are now targeted by someone seeking to make a profit, our basic needs turned into assets. Author Kate Bayliss exposes the harmful consequences of this model in her new book, 'Privatising humanity'. #booksky

This free summer school will be excellent. Great speakers and topics 👇

Amit Singh@amit-singh.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Organising this summer school with support from @thesociologicalreview.org 🚨Class, Culture & Discontents 📍23rd & 24th July 🏫 Balham, South London 🧑‍🍳 Free lunch Great line-up of speakers on a wide range of topics, come one, come all Free tickets ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-sch...

Manchester University Press is set to publish Dave Haslam's “intimate” collection of creative interviews 👇 #BookSky

MUP to publish Dave Haslam's collection of 'intimate' creative interviews

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Catching up on @poltheoryother.bsky.social and reminded of the continued relevance of @aerond.bsky.social analysis of the 'reckless opportunists' in the formation of today's political class (manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526127280/)

Manchester University Press - Reckless opportunists

Reckless opportunists - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Reckless opportunists by Aeron Davis

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Politics Theory Other@poltheoryother.bsky.social · 5mo ago

"Much like the guff about Keir Starmer being a thoroughly decent man, you really have to wonder at the strategic blind spots and the implicit value judgments of anyone describing Peter Mandelson as charming." - @leninology.bsky.social

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉 To celebrate the start of a new year, we are currently offering 40% OFF EVERY SINGLE BOOK on our website, until 31st January 2026. Head to our website (link in bio) to shop now. #booksky

Huge congratulations to Rogelio Luque-Lora, we are delighted to be the publisher of ‘LAND: A History of Belonging’ and can't wait to share it with readers! #booksky

Royal Society of Literature@rsliterature.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Giles St Aubyn Awards for Non-Fiction: £2,500 - Grace Jackson for ‘Beautiful Island: A Journey Through Time in Taiwan’ £5,000 - Brigid Lowe for ‘Shiver: The Lessons of the Lochs’ £10,000 - Rogelio Luque-Lora for ‘LAND: A History of Belonging’

Lots going on here that I agree with on non-fiction's struggles: Attention economy issues, templated unimaginative books, a very diverse category that doesn't always serve its readers or writers well to be grouped under, but fundamentally a vital human pursuit: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

Are we falling out of love with nonfiction?

In the early 2020s, readers flocked to books to explain political turbulence. But is the world now too grim to read about – and are podcasters taking the place of authors?

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Publishers should be given free access to the top books of the year lists in all newspapers and magazines.

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...

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Dar Al Taqwa is a London publishing house, specialising in all Islamic literature including Sufism, Seerah, Hadith, Quran Studies, Fiqh and Shariah, Islamic History, Politics, Economics, Social studie...

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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/

Manchester University Press - The free speech wars

The free speech wars - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of The free speech wars by Charlotte Lydia Riley

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Charlotte Lydia Riley@lottelydia.bsky.social · 10mo ago

For more on this, read my half of this book…

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

Dirtbag Dreams - Book Launch & Talk with Author Carl Morris (Pre Event Run)

Join us for a wild ride as we dive deep into the world of dirtbag dreams with author Carl Morris - it's gonna be one for the books!

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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

Rosie Collington@rosiecollington.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Some good AI news: people still do not wanna read books written by AI & feel unfulfilled if they find out they are My bet is that this won’t change. Like Zoom parties vs irl socializing & the failure of the metaverse, there are just some (nice, human) things Silicon Valley wont be able to get right

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

Stu Hennigan@stuhennigan.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I'm hosting an event for this at Waterstones Leeds on the last Thursday in September. The book is super-interesting, really looking forward to this one.

Really pleased we could make this happen.

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We are delighted to announce that we will publish @sachacoward.bsky.social’s Queer as Folklore in paperback and ebook editions in December 2025. Initially published by Unbound, it was longlisted for the 2025 Polari Prize and has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Society awards. #booksky

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!

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · last yr.

We're hiring! We're looking for a Senior Commissioning Editor to join our acquisitions team, leading the Social Sciences list. Find out more: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... Deadline: 24th July 2025

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

Meredith Carroll@historicalmeredith.bsky.social · last yr.

Not far to travel today. @darkpublisher.bsky.social and I are at MMU talking Manchester, music and subcultures for the Neither Factory Records nor Madchester: Rethinking Manchester’s Musical and Subcultural Histories conference. Come say hello 👋

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

The BREAK—DOWN@the-breakdown.bsky.social · last yr.

ISSUE #2 OPEN CALL We are now open for pitches for The BREAK—DOWN ISSUE #2 (Climate Frontiers), which explore the physical frontiers of the climate crisis. Please send pitches to pitching@break-down.org by 10 June.

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

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · last yr.

We're over the moon to share that @djpaulette.bsky.social's Welcome to the club has made the Non-Fiction Shortlist for the @booksaremybag.bsky.social #IndieBookAwards! Pick up the paperback edition now from all good bookshops. #ChooseBookshops #booksky

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.

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · last yr.

Psychologist @aldersonday.bsky.social sets out to understand the uncanny phenomenon of felt presence. His findings, built on cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience, provide remarkable new insights into this longstanding mystery of the human mind. Pre-order in paperback! #booksky

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.

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · last yr.

Delighted to share with you our Autumn / Winter 2025 Trade Catalogue. Featuring new non-fiction titles from Vince Cable, @lilydunn.bsky.social, @devoney.bsky.social, @odavies9.bsky.social, @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social, @dominicmhinde.bsky.social and others: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/catalogues/

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...

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh

Companies claim this is ‘fair use’. I think it’s a digital heist

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

Manchester University Press@manchesterup.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us on Wednesday 19th March in #Newcastle as we launch @jakecampbell88.bsky.social's new book at The Common Room, hosted by historian and author Dan Jackson. Come celebrate the rich landscapes and histories of the North East. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/optindiebook...