Academic Studies Press

01/08/2026

Join the Webinar

Jennifer Stark‑Blumenthal, author of Poles and Jews: A Call for Myth Reconstruction is inviting you for a powerful conversation on the political and cultural forces shaping public memory in Poland today.

You will explore Chapter 20 of her book: “Myth Reconstruction and the Backlash in Poland”—a chapter that examines how shifting politics, historical denial, and rising nationalism have reshaped narratives around Polish‑Jewish relations and Holocaust history.

Stark‑Blumenthal traces how these pressures impact collective understanding and why honest historical study matters now more than ever.

🗓 January 11, 2026
📚 Hosted by Jewish Renewal in Poland
https://polishjewsreviving.org/poles-and-jews-a-call-for-myth-reconstruction-deeper-understanding/
🎙 Featuring Jennifer Stark‑Blumenthal

25% off Discount Code:
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12/31/2025

Our last — but certainly not least — review of the year.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a book bringing you home, especially when you can’t return or when home is no longer a safe place.
It’s good to know that the pages of a book can still take you there.

Congratulations to Pavel on this beautiful review, which can be explored here:
https://articulationproject.net/19201

12/09/2025

12/05/2025

🎄 Enjoy 25% off with code: ASPHOLIDAY25 Valid through December 31, 2025

Thinking of a timeless and timely present?
Books make sustainable gifts—lasting far beyond the holidays and far longer than any wrapping paper.

Thank you for being part of our community this year. As a token of our appreciation, we’d love to give something back.

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Add a cozy blanket, a warm drink, and a vibe of intellectual satisfaction.
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12/04/2025

Coming Soon!

We’re excited to announce the forthcoming December 2025 release of Transit Culture and Postcolonial Trauma by Tamara Hundorova (translated by Tetiana Savchynska).

This book explores Ukraine’s transitional post-Soviet cultural layers in the beginning of the 21st century. From postcolonial traumas and intergenerational crises to the legacy of Chernobyl and the narratives of Zabuzhko, Zhadan, and Kostenko, Tamara Hundorova casts light on memory, cultural identity, and courage.

A must-read for anyone interested in Ukrainian literature, cultural studies, and the intersections of trauma, history, and resilience.

Stay tuned for more details and preorder links!

11/30/2025

Born on November 30, 1929, the legendary First Lady of Israeli Theater continues to inspire us with her unforgettable performances and sincere dedication to the stage. From Yiddish roots to Hebrew masterpieces, her story is one of resilience, art, and identity.

✨ Her journey is beautifully captured in our November release:
The Stage of Her Life: Conversations with Actress Lea Koenig on Theater and Her Life by Yaniv Shimon Goldberg — a rare glimpse into her wisdom, experiences, and empowering passion for theater.

🌟 On her 96th birthday, we honor Lea Koenig not only as an actress but as a living testament to the power of theater to preserve memory, inspire identity, celebrate life, and timeless beauty.

📖 Visit our website to learn more about the book and celebrate her legacy with us!

11/28/2025

Discover our October release by Kenneth Levin.

Though silence in the face of hostility can feel safe, it leaves communities vulnerable. The Canary on the Couch is a powerful reminder that resilience begins with recognition and collective strength.

11/25/2025

📚 In Memory of Galina Lembersky

We’re very sad to share that Galina Lembersky, co-author of Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour: Memories of Soviet Russia and our friend, passed away on Friday, November 21.

Together with her daughter, Yelena Lembersky, Galina brought to life a powerful memoir of resilience, memory, and life in the Soviet Union. Her words and spirit will continue to live on through this book.

Our thoughts are with Yelena and her family during this difficult time. 💙

👉 Read more about Like a Drop of Ink in a Downpour here:
https://www.academicstudiespress.com/9781644696699/

11/20/2025

🌿 November 20, 2025 – 115 years since Leo Tolstoy’s passing 🌿

Today we honor the life journey of Leo Tolstoy—not only the author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, but also a radical thinker, educator, and dissenter whose voice still resonates powerfully in our time.

📚 This year, Academic Studies Press proudly presents two new volumes that uncover Tolstoy’s lesser‑known sides:

✨ Leo Tolstoy’s Writings for Young Children (edited and translated by Michael R. Katz) – For the first time in English, a complete annotated translation of Tolstoy’s revolutionary primers and stories for children, revealing his deep commitment to literacy and education.

✨ The Power of Dissent by Ani Kokobobo – A bold re‑examination of Tolstoy as a peace activist who resists easy answers, offering a methodology of dissent and independent thought urgently relevant today.

Tolstoy reminds us that literature is not only art, but also education, resistance, and dialogue with the future. On this day of remembrance, we celebrate the Tolstoy who taught children to read, challenged authority, and invited us to think differently.

📖 Available from Academic Studies Press and wherever the books are sold

11/11/2025

📘 Just released!
War from the Rear: A Ukrainian Aid Volunteer’s Story by Andriy Lyubka

A poet accidentally becomes a wartime logistics expert: 400 jeeps, countless coffee breaks, and one unforgettable road trip through Ukraine’s backlines.

💬 “Unsentimental yet totally inspiring.”
—Peter Pomerantsev
“A nonfiction road movie about a writer who delivered 400 jeeps to the front.”
— Andrey Kurkov
“Delicate, tender, sharply observed vignettes… profoundly humane.”
— Charlotte Higgins

📚 Available now from Academic Studies Press
🔗 Find it at Blackwell’s, Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and whatever the books are sold

11/06/2025

📚 Long-awaited release! Anton Chekhov. Earliest Stories: Stories, Novellas, Humoresques, 1880–1882

A literary treasure—58 of Chekhov’s earliest works, translated into English for the first time by 85 volunteers from 9 countries 🌍

💬 Why read Chekhov today?
His stories feel like group therapy—gentle, witty, and emotionally rich. All about us. A rare comfort in the times of rapture.

🌟 Praise for the volume:
“Absurd, zany, mordant and melodramatic—these stories are full of surprises.”
—Geraldine James
“Rejoice in springtime Chekhov!”
—Vladimir Sorokin
“A groundbreaking edition… a tremendous achievement.”
—Cathy Popkin

📖 Available now at AcademicStudiesPress.com, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Blackwell’s, Amazon & more.

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