Syracuse University Press

There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to see our authors and books next month! Take a look at some upcoming events for March.

Mohamed Mansi Qandil, "The Country Doctor's Tale" (Syracuse UP, 2026) - New Books Network Support Kritika | Support H-Net | Buy Books Here | Join the NBN and NBN en Español on Patreon | Visit New Books Network en Español!

R. Neil Hewison discusses his work translating "The Country Doctor's Tale" from Arabic and the labor of translation on the New Books in Literature podcast. newbooksnetwork.com/mohamed-mans...

Amazing America: The legacy of Austin Steward Rochester, N.Y. -- Austin Steward was born enslaved in Virgina in 1793. His enslaver would later move to Bath, New York. Iit was there, Steward began his fight

"I think it is really extraordinary because he wrote his own autobiography and so a lot of the ways we know about these stories are through people writing about them so we can actually understand his story in his own words which is very special." cnycentral.com/station/fall...

Minoo Moallem and Paola Bacchetta (eds.) Fatema Mernissi for Our Times (New Texts Out Now) We began working together on projects related to Fatema Mernissi after her passing in November 2015. We wanted to ensure that Mernissi’s many contributions would not be forgotten.

"We also hope that the book can inspire future generations to pursue the kinds of questions that Mernissi raised and engaged with, regardless of whether they agree with her or not..." www.jadaliyya.com/Details/4716...

A bilingual travelogue that captures Marrakesh’s rich history, diverse communities, and enduring allure, "Returns to Marrakesh" is available for preorder now. press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

Read New York Challenge: “Finding Judge Crater” – Syracuse University Press The Read New York Challenge is going strong. This February’s book was “Finding Judge Crater: A Life and Phenomenal Disappearance in Jazz Age New York” by Stephen Riegal. The book, published in 2021,…

On the What'SUP Blog, we take a closer look at "Finding Judge Crater," this month's Read New York Challenge selection. press.syr.edu/read-new-yor...

See Harry Castleman and Walter Podrazik, authors of "Watching TV," host a discussion on broadcast history and Dezi Arnaz tomorrow night. More information and Zoom registration: my.americanancestors.org/2988/3435

Reading list: Examining Olympic success and athletic legacy – Syracuse University Press As we enter the final week of the 2026 Winter Olympics, we wanted to further explore the impact athletic competition can have, the potential of athletes to reshape discourse and culture, and the…

As we enter the final week of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the What'SUP blog has a new reading list on athletic legacies and the cultural impact of international success. press.syr.edu/reading-list...

"Queer Possessions" encourages and provides a framework for a closer, more personal reading of modern Irish literature. Preorder now: press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

Looking for a Valentine's Day read? "Hafez in Love" tells the story of a court poet in love in 14th Century Shiraz, the city of wine and roses. press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

A bilingual travelogue that captures Marrakesh’s rich history, diverse communities, and enduring allure. "Returns to Marrakesh" invites readers to wander the vibrant streets and sacred sites of the city in the heart of Morocco. Preorder now: press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

Celebrating Black History Month – Syracuse University Press As part of Black History Month, Syracuse University Press is celebrating the success and historical accomplishments of African American figures as well as the scholarship of black authors and…

In this week's What'SUP blog, we celebrate Black History Month and take a look at our sale on African American studies books. press.syr.edu/celebrating-...

The Read New York Challenge continues! February's book is "Finding Judge Crater" by Stephen Riegel. Sign up for the challenge for free e-books, submit your thoughts and learn more about the challenge here. press.syr.edu/read-new-yor...

The Raven of Ruwi: Hamoud Saud’s ode to Oman and its heritage Book Club: Hamoud Saud’s ’The Raven of Ruwi’ brings Muscat to life through poetic short stories, exploring Omani culture, memory, and identity with depth

"In The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman, Hamoud Saud weaves a tapestry of lyrical short stories that pulse with memory, identity, and cultural resilience." www.newarab.com/features/rav...

My friend and colleague @proffergie.bsky.social's book on Feminist Folklore in Irish Literature comes out this month from @syracuseup.bsky.social! Make sure you read it and ask your libraries to order it. press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

Books in Translation We're Looking Forward to Reading in 2026 "Literature in translation invites readers into a global literary conversation. We are brought face to face with cultures and lives outsides of our own.

Pen America names "The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman" in its collection of 2026 translations to look forward to. bookshop.org/lists/books-...

Yiddish translation, Adirondack fiction, and short stories from Oman – Syracuse University Press This March sees the release of three new books of fiction from Syracuse University Press, spanning the breadth of world literature and showcasing authors and translators from around the world. Take a…

In this week's What'SUP Blog, we take a look at some of the literature, translated and Adirondack fiction, coming this spring. press.syr.edu/yiddish-tran...

Omani Literature and the Translator as Intruder In this “BETWEEN TWO ARABIC TRANSLATORS” conversation, Yasmeen Hanoosh and Zia Ahmed discuss approaching Arabic translation via English and Urdu, the layers of “outsider-ness” in transl…

Omani Literature and the Translator as Intruder  arablit.org/2026/01/30/o...

Reinterpreting Irish folklore through a contemporary lens. Preorder "Banshees, Hags, and Changelings" now: press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

A haunting collection of interconnected Omani short stories that present a portrait of a city and country caught between memory and modernity. Preorder 'The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman" now. press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

Coming this spring: An unvarnished portrait of nineteenth-century Jewish life and offers readers a deeper understanding of the vast distance turn-of-the-century women traveled to find a fully realized life. Preorder "The Winding Road." press.syr.edu/supressbooks...

Guest Blog: Path to Open flips out – Syracuse University Press This week marks an important anniversary in the JSTOR Path to Open pilot program, which Syracuse University Press has taken part in. To mark the occasion and explain the significance of the program…

In this week's What'SUP blog post, we celebrate an important anniversary in the JSTOR Path to Open Pilot Program. press.syr.edu/guest-blog-p...

This week, we celebrate four Syracuse University Press titles becoming Open Access as part of JSTOR's Path to Open program. press.syr.edu/guest-blog-p...

Guest Blog: Path to Open flips out – Syracuse University Press This week marks an important anniversary in the JSTOR Path to Open pilot program, which Syracuse University Press has taken part in. To mark the occasion and explain the significance of the program…

"In their first three years, these four books reached hundreds of readers at more than 40 institutions in seven countries through JSTOR and print and e-book sales." press.syr.edu/guest-blog-p...

Snowed in? Now is the perfect time to take on the New York Reading Challenge and get a year of free e-books. More info: press.syr.edu/read-new-yor...

Leila Hudson, "Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home: Syrian Women Displaced" (Syracuse UP, 2025) - New Books Network Support Kritika | Support H-Net | Buy Books Here | Join the NBN and NBN en Español on Patreon | Visit New Books Network en Español!

Leila Hudson, author of "Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home," discusses her book with the New Books in Middle Eastern Studies podcast. newbooksnetwork.com/lines-of-fli...

All year long, explore some of the finest regional books with the Read New York Challenge. Sign-up for a year of free e-books, discount on print copies, and much more! press.syr.edu/read-new-yor...

Introducing the Read New York Challenge – Syracuse University Press We are thrilled to announce a new initiative at the press this year, encouraging readers to take a look at the stories being told in and about the Empire State. The New York Reads Challenge…

The Read New York Challenge has begun! In this week's What'SUP Blog, find out how you can take part, get free e-books, and more! press.syr.edu/introducing-...

Excerpt: Banshees, Hags, and Changelings – Syracuse University Press Molly Ferguson is an associate professor of English and affiliate faculty member in women’s and gender studies at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Her new book, Banshees, Hags, and…

Take a look at an excerpt from "Banshees, Hags, and Changelings," the newest title in our Irish Studies series, in this week's What'SUP Blog post. press.syr.edu/excerpt-bans...

Desert Poetry in the Digital Age - Electric Literature These Saudi poems inherit a borderless land bathed in the blue light of a networked world

" Poetry constantly deletes and rewrites its relationship to predecessors. What we need is a deconstructive project critiquing the assumptions of genealogy, particularly the search for origins in Arab poetics." electricliterature.com/desert-poetr...