50 years ago today, five members of the Abt family, and one friend, were tragically murdered in Trevose, PA. Husband and wife, John and Margaret, their children Margie, Cathy, John Jr., and Garson Engle's lives were claimed by George Geschwendt on March 12th 1976.
This two volume series by author Brian Deming details the Continental Congress and the American Revolution from 1774-1784
Check out "Noble Undertaking" volumes 1 & 2!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2rwce43e
#americanrevoultion #americanhistory #continentalcongress
"Perceptions of Battle" offers a new perspective on the Battle of Monmouth featuring the first-person accounts of those who took part.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/4w6nhk92
#monmouth #georgewashington #revolutionarywar
Read "The Bergdoll Boys" a biography of a German American family who grew wealthy from their Philadelphia beer brewing company in the late nineteenth century.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/4dudtk6z
#bergdollboys #bergdollfamily #philadelphiahistory
Noah Lewis, author of "Chasing Ned Hector", will give a special presentation of the life and times of Ned Hector at the Haverford Township Library on February 21, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
Click here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/3r32f6e5
"A Soaring Season" looks at the 2003–04 season of the Saint Joseph’s college basketball team and their rise to the unanimous No. 1 ranking in the country!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/3s3p4az3
#stjoes #hawks #collegebasketball
Kathryn Canavan, author of "Killer in the House", was a guest on the True Murder podcast to discuss her book!
🎧️: https://tinyurl.com/mn24usbp
#truecrime #pennsylvaniatruecrime #truecrimestories
"Raising Philadelphia" contains a wealth of stories showing why Philadelphia was America’s first great city in the years before the Revolution!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2ehwy4db
#raisingphiladelphia #philadelphiahistory #philadelphia
"Threshold to Valley Forge" reveals details about George Washington’s and the Continental Army’s last stand before and as they moved into winter quarters at Valley Forge.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/5cn87nph
#valleyforge #localhistory #georgewashington
In honor of Black History Month, read "The Montiers". An important story of an interracial family that can be traced through multiple generations and into the 21st century.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/5sz3xnkk
#themontiers #philadelphiahistory #localhistory
Read the biography of Charley King, who at age 12, was the youngest soldier to die in the American Civil War.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/3x9utwyu
#charleyking #americancivilwar #militarybiography
#MarkYourCalendars Our Brookline authors have some exciting events coming up and we don't you to miss them!
Check out this link to see when their events are!
https://tinyurl.com/2vd5vfm8
#authorevents #BrooklineBooks #BrooklineBooksauthors
"Killer in the House" is available for pre-order!
This gripping true crime story reconstructs the minute-by-minute murders of the six victims in 1976 Trevose, Pennsylvania.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/bdbn4rw7
#truecrime #pennsylvaniatruecrime #pahistory #trevose
Read "Grave Dealings" a new history on the social, cultural, practical and legal history of body snatching in America's first capital city.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/4azmj6uj
#philadelphiahistory #gravedealings
Read about the forgotten chapter on the history of American impressionist and modern painting in " The Darby School of Art". 🖌️🖼️
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/mr3apv3k
#Darbyschoolofart #arthistory #americanimpressionist #modernpainting
Happy New Year from Brookline Books!
"Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia" is a collection of stories and fascinating facets of theater history in Philadelphia.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/mty4xtam
#philadelphiahistory #theaterhistory #historyofthearts
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Brookline Books!
Our U.S. offices are closed from December 22nd 2025 through January 1st 2026. Customers can still order on our website, however we will resume regular business hours January 2nd @ 9:00 am.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Brookline Books!
"Killing Shore" examines submarines off the Jersey shore during World War II!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/yc3muzvk
#KillingShore #WorldWarIIHistory #NavalHistoryReads
"Summer of the Cheap Wieners" is now available for Pre-Order!
A humorous, nostalgic look at the hapless 1941 Philadelphia Phillies amid baseball legends and global turmoil.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/26t7s9cz
#phillies #philliesbaseball #sportshistory
Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Brookline Books!
Using narratives from fair-goers, "Mystery & Marvel" examines the technological enthusiasm of Victorian society at the 1876 Philadelphia World’s Fair and the resulting transition from agricultural republic to industrial empire!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/mr3wcre8
#philadelphiahistory #worldsfair
Advance copies of "Killer in the House" arrived at the office!
This book is a meticulously researched account reconstructing one of the Philadelphia suburbs’ most shocking 20th-century crimes.
Pre-Order Now: https://tinyurl.com/bdbn4rw7
#pennsylvaniahistory #truecrime #pahistory
Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of everyone here at Brookline Books!
Our US office will be closed today and tomorrow for the holiday, but we'll be back in Monday morning!🦃
A fascinating insight into 18th-century cook Ann Cook's vitriolic lambasting of a bestselling cookbook “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse.
💻: https://tinyurl.com/msa46b9v
#18thCenturyCooking #HannahGlasse #HistoricalCooking
This two volume series by author Brian Deming details the Continental Congress and the American Revolution from 1774-1784
Check out "Noble Undertaking" volumes 1 & 2!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2rwce43e
#americanrevoultion #americanhistory #continentalcongress
Today is Veterans Day.
We are filled with gratitude for the men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Military. Their courageous commitment to our country should not go unrecognized.
Take some time today to chat with a veteran in your life & thank them for their service.
"The Montiers" tells the important story of an interracial family that can be traced through multiple generations and into the 21st century.
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/5sz3xnkk
#themontiers #philadelphiahistory #localhistory
Happy Halloween from those of us here at Brookline Books! We hope everyone has a safe and spooky weekend~ 🎃
