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Philly followers: Don't miss a book talk featuring Carolyn T. Adams, one of the co-editors of GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, discussing the project at Chestnut Hill Library this Saturday 12/13! More info: bit.ly/3KQgwDb
December 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Congratulations to author Yoram Meital, whose book SACRED PLACES TELL TALES has been selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2025! bit.ly/4ppHq3V
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to author @hpollingalay.bsky.social, whose book OCCUPIED WORDS has been selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2025! bit.ly/4oFY9zt
December 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
CRACKED FOUNDATIONS by @m-r-glass.bsky.social "breaks new ground with a surprising history about the suburban boom in the United States after World War II." Save 40% with code PENN-HOLIDAY25 when you order from pennpress.org during our Holiday Sale: bit.ly/3YdWa9W
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Congratulations to author @randybrowne.bsky.social, whose book THE DRIVER'S STORY has been selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2025! bit.ly/3Qs4ZJs
December 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Don't forget to take advantage of our Cyber Monday sale before it's too late! Today only, save 50% on available titles from pennpress.org when you enter discount code PENN-CYBERMONDAY25 during checkout.
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
EVENT: Author P. C. Saidalavi will discuss his new book SEEKING ALLAH'S HIERARCHY at the University of Calicut this Thursday, December 4, at 4 p.m. IST!

More info: bit.ly/4pExgw0
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
#AARSBL25 scholars: Studying ritual, occultism, or esoteric traditions? Explore Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft, a leading journal on the history and theory of magic and ritual practice.

Read more of MRW here: muse.jhu.edu/pub/56/journ...

@aarweb.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
#AARSBL25 attendees: interested in new and emerging religious movements? Check out one of Nova Religio’s most-read articles: “The Children of Noah: Has Messianic Zionism Created a New Religion?” muse.jhu.edu/article/737561

@aarweb.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Penn Press is excited to highlight our journals during @aarweb.bsky.social & @sblsite.bsky.social's joint meeting! Religious studies journals include:
Nova Religio
Jewish Quarterly Review
Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft
Journal of Ecumenical Studies
Discover more at pennpress.org/journals #AARSBL25
November 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We are all set up at this year's @aarweb.bsky.social & @sblsite.bsky.social joint meeting! Stop by our booth in the book exhibit to browse our latest religious studies titles, or visit our #AARSBL25 virtual exhibit store to save 40% on books with code AARSBL25: site.pennpress.org/aarsbl-2025
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Congratulations to author Bruce O'Neill, whose book UNDERGROUND—which details public and private efforts to gentrify and expand Bucharest’s subterranean Metro stations—has recently won two awards announced in conjunction with the #AAAAnthro annual meeting! bit.ly/3LZQ4Hn
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We are all set up at @americananthro.bsky.social's annual meeting in New Orleans! Stop by our distributor Ingram Academic's booth in the exhibit to browse our latest anthropology titles, or visit our #AAA2025 virtual exhibit store to save 40% with code AAA25 at checkout: site.pennpress.org/aaa-2025/
November 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"If, like me, you’re a fan of new facts and surprising insights, this is the book for you."

The Enlightened Economist reviews Edward Tenner's WHY THE HINDENBURG HAD A SMOKING LOUNGE! bit.ly/4a1Ofnf
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
And for the first time, Penn Press journals are a part of the sale! Browse pennpress.org/journals and use code HOLIDAYJOURNAL35 in the journals shopping cart to save 25% on available individual subscriptions.

Happy holidays, happy shopping, & happy reading!
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Customers outside of the Americas can enjoy the sale, too! Our overseas distributor @mngupbooks.bsky.social is also offering all Penn Press titles for 40% off for the duration of the sale on their website, mngbookshop.co.uk! (Discount applies automatically.)
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
IT'S HERE! Our 2025 Holiday Sale starts today and runs through December 31!

Save 40% on available books on pennpress.org when you use code PENN-HOLIDAY25 at checkout.
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Don't miss author Fuad Masallam discussing his new book A BREAK IN THE FUTURE in a hybrid event hosted by the University of Birmingham this Wednesday November 19 at 1 p.m. GMT (8 a.m. EST).

More info: bit.ly/4paLqod
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We also had the honor of receiving a citation celebrating the project from the PA House of Representatives, thanks to Rep. Anthony A. Bellmon.

Learn more about GREATER PHILADELPHIA on our website: www.pennpress.org/greater-phil...
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Last week, we presented GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY to the @freelibrary.bsky.social, where each library location will receive a copy of the three-volume set.
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended, and for those who didn't, it's not too late to learn more about the project and order your copies today at pennpress.org/greater-philadelphia!
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
We had an amazing time celebrating the launch of the new three-volume project GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY last night at the Independence Visitor Center, including the presentation of a citation from Mayor Cherelle Parker!
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
So excited to see GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY highlighted today on @nbcphiladelphia.com's Philly Live, featuring a conversation with one of the project's editors Howard Gillette Jr. and our Director Mary Francis!

Watch now: bit.ly/4i1MNn9
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#UPWeek 2025 celebrates the essential work of university presses to amplify scholarship & ideas. See how we #TeamUP to shape conversations globally.

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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
TOMORROW: We're celebrating the launch of the new three-volume GREATER PHILADELPHIA project at the Philadelphia Visitor Center, featuring a discussion with two of the project's co-editors & books available for purchase!

Register now: www.tinyurl.com/PHLBook250
November 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM