Spinner Publications

09/10/2026

COMING IN NOVEMBER! Spinner Publications welcomes Nathaniel Philbrick— National Book Award winner, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of IN THE HEART OF THE SEA and MAYFLOWER—for Spinner's Author-Talk event Wednesday, November 18 from 6-8:30pm at Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. Philbrick will discuss his new book, THE RUSH: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World. Enjoy a relaxed ambience where, during a meet-and-greet, you can savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, cheese and fruit plates, fresh vegetable crudités, and a convenient cash bar. Q & A with the author will follow the talk. The Author-Talk event is the third in a series of ongoing book talks celebrating Spinner's 45 years of publishing. More info and details on how to purchase tickets for the event will follow. Photo credit: Kit Noble

08/31/2026

Spinner is taking orders now for custom historic calendars for 2027! Perfect for promoting your business all year long.

Each calendar features 13 beautiful photographs suitable for framing along with captivating and informative captions.

For more information or to order check out the link in bio or contact us today by phone (508-994-4564) or email (sgrace@spinnerpub@com)

08/25/2026

MARK THIS DATE! Wednesday, November 18, 2026: Nathaniel Philbrick will be the guest author at "Spinner Celebrates 45 Years" Author-Talk fundraising event. More info to come!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/184Gh3488N/

Finished copies of THE RUSH (out 10/6 from Viking Books) should be in in a few weeks. Until then, this is my lone remaining pre-publication Advance Reader Copy which are sent out to reviewers, producers, booksellers, etc. We're now in that phase where things are heating up with planning my itinerary for book tour events and interviews as I prepare to be on the road for much of October and November promoting the new book.

As the release date approaches, you can find more book info and pre-order links here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/602065/the-rush-by-nathaniel-philbrick/

Find out how you can get a signed & personalized book with an exclusive gold foil bookmark here: https://nantucketbookpartners.com/product/rush-nathaniel-philbrick-hardcover-autographed-copy

Take a look at some of my tour stops here (with much more to come as more details get finalized): https://www.nathanielphilbrick.com/event-appearances

08/03/2026

Have you reserved your ticket yet? Don't miss your chance; Spinner's author talk with Ben Shattuck, author of "The History of Sound," is only 2 days away!

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased (with no fees!) through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YQA4Q5FWRFWUG

07/28/2026

ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW! DISCOVER THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGES! Join Spinner on August 5 for Spinner Celebrates, featuring Ben Shattuck as Guest Author at Wamsutta Club/James Arnold Mansion. Enjoy a relaxed cocktail-party ambiance as Ben discusses the journey that led him to write his latest book, THE HISTORY OF SOUND: STORIES. Q&A to follow.
Tickets are $35 and are available by calling the Spinner office (508-994-4564) or through PayPal

Ben will talk about the journey that led him to write his latest book, The History of Sound: Stories, and explore its complex themes, including the deep connections between love, loss, and history. This engaging and informative talk will include a Q&A session with the audience. Copies of The History...

07/20/2026

Join Spinner on August 5 as we welcome Ben Shattuck as the next guest for the Spinner Celebrates: Author Talk / Meet & Greet at the Wamsutta Club/James Arnold Mansion.

Enjoy a relaxed cocktail-party ambiance as Ben discusses the journey that led him to write his latest book, 'The History of Sound: Stories.' Q&A to follow.

Tickets are $35 and are available through Eventbrite or by calling the Spinner office (508-994-4564).

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07/09/2026

AUTHOR TALK: Ben Shattuck, author of THE HISTORY OF SOUND: Stories. Celebrating Spinner's 45th Anniversary.
Author Ben Shattuck is coming in person to chat about his captivating book, The History of Sound. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Spinner Publications will host author Ben Shattuck at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford, MA, from 6pm to 8:30pm. Ben will talk about the journey that led him to write his latest book, The History of Sound: Stories, and explore its complex themes, including the deep connections between love, loss, and history. This engaging and informative talk will include a Q&A session with the audience.
Enjoy a relaxed cocktail-party ambiance where, during a meet-and-greet, you can savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, cheese and fruit plates, fresh vegetable crudités, and a convenient cash bar. The Wamsutta Club provides ample parking and features 19th-century architecture, including chandeliers, fireplaces, and a welcoming atmosphere. Tickets are $35. RESERVATIONS can be made through Eventbrite at bit.ly/4guv1dw. Or reserve your tickets by calling the Spinner office at 508-994-4564. To view a list of upcoming talks, please visit the Spinner website at www.spinnerpub.com.
On Thursday, August 6th, at 6pm, Zeiterion Theatre is hosting a special screening of The History of Sound, the feature film written by Ben Shattuck, followed by a discussion with WGBH’s Jared Bowen. For event tickets, visit the Zeiterion Theatre website at https://www.zeiterion.org/events/the-history-of-sound-2026.

06/15/2026

The Spinner Celebrates Author Talk event with best-selling author, Carl Hoffman, scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 has been postponed. Please stay tuned as we will be announcing a new date for this event, as well as dates and authors for additional Author Talk events in the near future!

06/10/2026

Thanks JJ Richards for the great photos of Spinner's new landscape design "Ocean Waves." JJ saw our post yesterday about the new frontage design, so he swung by this morning on his Photowalk. " It looks so cool!" says JJ.

06/09/2026

CHECK OUT SPINNER'S NEW CURB APPEAL! Pop by and admire our fantastic new creative office landscape design, "Ocean Waves," inspired by artist Jessica Bregoli's sculpture "Sea Bells," which is installed in front of our office. 164 Willliam St, New Bedford.