Listen to Santiago Fouz-HernΓ‘ndez discuss his new book The Films of Bigas Luna on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social
He explores the full filmography of Bigas Luna, from Tatuaje to DiDi Hollywood, offering an essential guide to the directorβs unique cinematic legacy.
newbooksnetwork.com/the-films-of...
02.03.2026 11:30 β
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We're marking Womenβs History Month, celebrating women's voices & stories that have shaped our world.
Our reading list highlights trailblazers whose work continues to inspire and challenge us. Shop now with 30% OFF before 31st March here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/03... #booksky
02.03.2026 09:06 β
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Join author Lambros Fatsis at an event to celebrate his new book, 'Policing the beats: Black music, racism and criminal injustice'.
Appearing at @conwayhall.bsky.social, @faneproductions.bsky.social, @imaginebelfast.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social.
More info on our Events page.
02.03.2026 08:50 β
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An absolute pleasure to provide a jacket quote for Lying Abroad: Henry Wotton and the Invention of Diplomacy by Carol Chillington Rutter. The book has now been published and Iβve just received a copy from @manchesterup.bsky.social My comments below:
#lyingabroad #jacobean #stuart #diplomacy
28.02.2026 20:50 β
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'So, with a deep sense of disappointment, I shelved the project with the intent to publish it in English one day.'
Author Rustam Alexander writes about his experience of publishing AIDS in Soviet Russia, read his blog here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/02...
@lgbthm.bsky.social #booksky
27.02.2026 18:24 β
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Our new Queer and Trans Histories series is seeking proposals for works that expand the field, uncover overlooked topics, and reimagines how these histories are told.
Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
27.02.2026 13:06 β
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Jews: Surprisingly Normal - Jewish Literary Foundation
Dr Keith Kahn-Harris, Professor Gavin Schaffer and Karen Skinazi explore the texture of everyday Jewish life for Jewish Book Week 2026.
Join authors Dr Keith Kahn-Harris and Professor Gavin Schaffer, along with Hebrew Union Collegeβs Karen Skinazi, at @jewishliteraryfoundation.co.uk Jewish Book Week to explore their new books and the textures of everyday Jewish life.
Book here: jewishliteraryfoundation.co.uk/events/jews-...
#booksky
27.02.2026 08:50 β
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Clare Jackson Β· Winging It: Early Modern Diplomacy
Intelligence β whether rumour, gossip, hearsay or clandestine leaks β was central to ambassadorial activity. Henry...
βLacking funds rather than wit, Henry Wotton was impecunious throughout his life and, during his later ambassadorial terms in Venice, was suspected of taking bribes from city financiers and from Florentine and Spanish agents.β
Clare Jackson on James Iβs ambassador.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
26.02.2026 15:20 β
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Our Queer and Trans Histories series is seeking proposals! We welcome works spanning premodern to modern eras, global perspectives, and across genders and sexualities, it explores intersections of age, race, class, religion, disability, and more.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer...
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Join as for the next Manchester Histories Salon, and hear two of the authors who created 'A queer scrapbook', a beautifully illustrated new compendium of LGBTIQ+ life in Britain & Ireland.
Central Library #Manchester
26th March 6pm
More info here: manchesterhistories.co.uk/events/salon... #booksky
26.02.2026 12:11 β
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New Labour, New Britain?: Reconsidering the Blair years
Compelling book argues convincingly that the 1997-2007 government was not a continuation of Thatcherism
'Compelling book argues convincingly that the 1997-2007 government was not a continuation of Thatcherism' -- @irishtimes.com
Read Robert McNamara's review of 'New Labour, New Britain?' by @gsoh31.bsky.social online here:
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
#LabourParty #TonyBlair #booksky
25.02.2026 18:30 β
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Publishing soon - rewinding the tape to demonstrate how music has been used as an instrument for policing Black people, 'Policing the beats' reveals the racist legal processes that make crimes out of rhymes.
Available to pre-order from all good bookshops.
#crime #racism #booksky
25.02.2026 18:24 β
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Would you like a free school, library or bookshop visit from the writer, climate journalist and sociologist @dominicmhinde.bsky.social?
Follow this link for more information:
tinyurl.com/5yyn3sc4
#climate #booksky
25.02.2026 15:25 β
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In an era where perception can dictate power, unpredictability becomes a weapon and fear its sharpest edge.
From Nixon to Trump, James D. Boys explores how these two leaders weaponised unpredictability. But where does strategy end and madness begin?
Publishing May 2026. #booksky #Trump #America
25.02.2026 10:18 β
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DJ Paulette launches Manchester schools initiative to inspire youth into music careers
The two-month programme aims to introduce students to opportunities in design, production, engineering and more
Congrats to @djpaulette.bsky.social on the launch of her new Manchester schools music initiative, find out more about it on @djmag.com here:
djmag.com/news/dj-paul...
Her memoir 'Welcome to the club' is out now in paperback and audiobook formats.
#Manchester #music #schools
25.02.2026 10:05 β
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Songs of Seven Dials β an intimate history of 1920s and 1930s London - The London Society
'His achievement is to create this loving and vivid portrayal of one small corner of London, its making and remaking...'
Songs of Seven Dials by @tricksterprince.bsky.social, reviewed by The London Society here: londonsociety.org.uk/songs-of-sev...
#booksky #London
24.02.2026 15:30 β
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It's #EngineersWeek β to mark how #engineers have shape our world.
In 'Rebel women between the wars', historian Sarah Lonsdale follows a set of determined women who stopped at nothing to make their mark in traditionally masculine industries in the interwar years, including engineering. #booksky
24.02.2026 08:50 β
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Thanks for having us @rsaorg.bsky.social #RenSA26!
It was a pleasure to showcase our #Renaissance books and connect with so many delegates at this years Renaissance Society of America Conference
Couldnβt attend this year? Explore our our reading list
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/01...
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New in paperback!
The inspiring stories of 13 intrepid women who challenged the status quo in interwar Britain.
Historian Sarah Lonsdale reveals the inch-by-inch gains these women won through courageous and sometimes controversial acts.
Coming soon to a bookshop near you... #booksky #history
23.02.2026 10:57 β
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It's the last week to make the most of our LGBT+ History Month discount. Shop our reading list with 30% OFF until 28th February: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/01...
@lgbthm.bsky.social
@sachacoward.bsky.social
#LGBTQIA #booksky
23.02.2026 10:15 β
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James' new book, 'US grand strategy and the Madman Theory' is out in May.
#booksky
23.02.2026 09:40 β
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YouTube video by Harry Cole Saves The West
Is Trump A Mad Man? The Proof His Chaos Is A Calculated Weapon | James D. Boys
Trump isnβt the first US president to dabble in whatβs called the βMadman Theory.β Nixon also acted unpredictably to scare adversaries into submission.
James D. Boys is the latest guest on Harry Cole Saves The West. Listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_TS...
23.02.2026 09:40 β
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Head to our Events page (link in bio) for details of online & in-person events later this week.
23.02.2026 09:31 β
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