On the New Books in Literary Studies podcast, translators of Returns to Marrakesh Claudia Esposito and Laura Reeck discuss writer Abdelwahab Meddeb and the work that goes into literary translation.

Abdelwahab Meddeb, "Returns to Marrakesh / Retour à Marrakech" (Syracuse UP, 2026) - New Books Network

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"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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Explore daring books of architecture, urban design, and contemporary art with out ListLab titles. buff.ly/DR9YuUd

On the What'SUP blog, we look back on July's Read New York Challenge pick, "A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer's Adirondack Coalitions."

Read New York Challenge: “A Force for Nature” – Syracuse University Press

We are more than halfway through the 2025 Read Ne York Challenge! July’s book was “A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer’s Adirondack Coalitions” by David Gibson. The book details the life and work of…

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Our Read New York Virtual Book Talk will feature conversations with authors Nina Shengold and Peter Lourie on writing New York's waterways. Register for Tuesday's event: buff.ly/VELljLa

Our Read New York Virtual Book Talk will feature conversations with authors Nina Shengold and Peter Lourie on writing New York's waterways. Register for Tuesday's event: buff.ly/VELljLa

The Companion to the Contemporary Irish Novel brings together 30 scholars from across the field to offer a complete contextualized reading to study vital changes in Irish national and cultural identity. Preorder now: buff.ly/sSg0hCR

Snakes and Babies author Jules Gibbs said there's something about Syracuse weather to inspire local writers: "“There’s a way that the weather manifests in our behaviors and bodies and countenance. It’s not bad for artists to dwell in that kind of meditative state sometimes."

Why Is Syracuse, N.Y., Such a Haven for Legendary Writers?

In the frozen shadows of shuttered factories, icons like Toni Morrison, Raymond Carver and David Foster Wallace created some of their greatest work.

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"A major thread in Wild Forest Lands [...] is the attempt to define wilderness, which Terrie knows is an impossible task. He traces the notion through different eras and wrestles with the fact that its definition has been contested, its existence in question, its valence divisive."

The Meanings of the Mountains: Philip G. Terrie’s Wild Forest Lands

Wild Forest Lands: Finding History and Meaning in the Adirondacks By Philip G. Terrie Syracuse University Press | 2025 | 262 pages    he cover of Philip G. Terrie’s latest book is bathed in pink: a…

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Venture Out this July and explore with our summer travel sale! Explore guidebooks and travel writing and take 40% off with promocode 05HoT26 at checkout. buff.ly/XQ8RRgs

Timeless Seneca stories, featuring a new foreword and a new cover by award-winning Seneca artist Randee Spruce, Skunny Wundy: Expanded Edition is an essential collection and available for preorder now. buff.ly/PJd89rZ

As we near the FIFA World Cup Finals, Heather Stauffer of @syracuseup.bsky.social reflects on attending #AUPresses26 in Seattle as men's national soccer teams vied to continue. Read on for the soccer metaphor and to learn more about the collaboration the conference encourages.

On the What'SUP blog, we honor Disability Pride Month and take a closer look at the Propel Disability Poetry Book Series.

Explore the Propel Disability Poetry Book Series – Syracuse University Press

July marks Disability Pride Month and is an ideal time to celebrate the Propel Disability Poetry Book Series, an imprint of Nine Mile, a small literary publisher and magazine based in Central New…

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Here it is! You can order the book for example from: press.syr.edu/supressbooks... Thank you so much everyone, and especially @stevekuusisto.bsky.social, @ninemilemag.bsky.social, @syracuseup.bsky.social 😘😘😘

Laurence Hauptman, an author and series editor at Syracuse University Press, passed away on June 23. On press blog, we memorialize Hauptman's work, advocacy, and influence at the Press.

Remembering Laurence Hauptman – Syracuse University Press

This week, the press remembers Laurence M. Hauptman, one of our authors and series editors whose advocacy and scholarship has left a lasting impact on the state of New York. He passed on June 23,…

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This month's Read New York Challenge pick is "A Force of Nature" by David Gibson, a personal examination of Paul Schaefer's advocacy and community building to preserve the Adirondacks. Find out how you can take on the Challenge and get a free e-book here: buff.ly/5muvfP9

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with the Propel Poetry Series, highlighting the work of disabled poets and editors and exemplifying the concept of "disability gain." buff.ly/vpZT9qj

Join us on July 28 for a Read New York Challenge virtual book talk featuring authors Nina Shengold and Peter Lourie speaking on writing and the wonders of New York waterways. Registration is free: buff.ly/4arDb8M

It's time to Venture Out! In this week's What'SUP blog post, we take a look at some great travel writing and recommend some books to explore from our latest sale.

Venture Out with new travel writing – Syracuse University Press

Temperatures are swelling and the open road beckons. This July, the press is holding its Venture Out sale, highlighting books of travel writing and adventure to accompany your vacation journeys. Take…

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In the Irish Times, Malcom Sen's Irish Anthropocene "offers illuminating and frequently poignant readings of writers including Eavan Boland, Mike McCormack, Claire Kilroy, and Doireann Ní Ghríofa."

Irish Anthropocene - Literature, Climate Change, Sovereignty: Meditation on words and nature

Tracing the path of a global issue through accomplished writers

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June 20 marks World Refugee Day, a time to celebrate and honor the courage of those who have been forced to flee their homes. Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home tells the story of five Syrian women who fled their homes in search of a new life. buff.ly/l5c20Qw

In the Irish Times, Malcom Sen's Irish Anthropocene "offers illuminating and frequently poignant readings of writers including Eavan Boland, Mike McCormack, Claire Kilroy, and Doireann Ní Ghríofa."

Irish Anthropocene - Literature, Climate Change, Sovereignty: Meditation on words and nature

Tracing the path of a global issue through accomplished writers

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For Bloomsday, we're celebrating the works of James Joyce and the generations of Irish writers his work has inspired. press.syr.edu/supressbook-...

In this week's What'SUP blog post, we take a look inside the new book "Wisdom of the Marsh": "Our place in the environment is our legacy; it can be a legacy of extraction and exploitation or a legacy of restoration, preservation, beauty, and kinship."

Excerpt: Wisdom of the Marsh – Syracuse University Press

Below is excerpted from Wisdom of the Marsh: Modeling Restoration in the Montezuma Wetlands by Clare Howard and David Zalaznick, copyright 2026 by Clare Howard and David Zalaznick, published by…

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Congratulations to Marion Quirici, whose book Fitness for Freedom, was named honorable mention for the 2025 Robert Rhodes Prize for Books on Literature. buff.ly/IzmCYXF

Managing Global Conflicts: The International Negotiation Process offers new, comprehensive survey of diplomacy, theory, and negotiation. buff.ly/HhweSjv

Muslims in Milwaukee is a nuanced portrait of a growing Muslim community shaping identity, activism, and civic life within the complex racial and social landscape of Milwaukee. Now available: buff.ly/m2mzrYr

We're at the New York Historians Annual Conference in Poughkeepsie today and Friday. Stop by and save on some of our newest and best loved New York state and regional titles. buff.ly/ql5YHDb

In this week's What'SUP blog post, we suggest some summer reads that you can pick up during our Great Outdoors Month sale.

Explore New York books during the Great Outdoors Month – Syracuse University Press

Packing up your bags to hit the road this summer? Don’t forget to grab an outdoor read! June is Great Outdoors Month at Syracuse University Press and, to celebrate, we’re sharing a 40% off discount…

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"Highlighting everyday lives promotes a sense of familiarity and commonality that speaks against anti-Muslim or anti-Arab racism. You see, they are not only Muslims, but have other identities, too, both religious and non-religious, that resonate with all of us."

“Muslims in Milwaukee” book launch: Authors and community in discussion - Wisconsin Muslim Journal

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