Microcosm Publishing

04/24/2026

This week's deal is "History of May Day."

This history of the struggles to establish working rights and the formation of a national day of action and solidarity offers readers a glimpse at labor history and efforts to corrupt and distort the workers' movement in the US

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04/23/2026

Thanks for such a rad OLA/PNLA show librarians!

04/23/2026

Where would we be without our lovely warehouse staff? (Lost, confused, bookless, most likely.)

This week on the pod, join Joe and Elly as they talk about our warehouses, how they work, and the hardworking systems nerds that keep it going.

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04/22/2026

Just hanging with the coolest, newest AuDHD host of Reading Rainbow. Who is so awesome and real. Courtesy of

04/16/2026

AI? No, thank you. We prefer to let the humans shine.

We were recently asked by a sales rep to make a stronger statement about AI. People don’t usually have to ask us to be bolder, and we were very happy to comply.

Read more on our blog at microcosm.pub/AI

(And many thanks to Jane at The Bottom Line for her wonderful piece about our policy in her newsletter!)

04/16/2026

If you’re keeping up with publishing news at all, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the “Shy Girl” controversy, where Mia Ballard’s book was pulled by the publisher after claims it was written by AI. More and more stories like this are hitting the feeds all the time, from authors to book reviewers.

What does this mean for the industry, and are AI detectors even reliable? Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back on the pod this week with Joe and Elly to talk about the AI buzz!

Check it out at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

04/09/2026

Throwback time!

This week on the pod, we’re revisiting an old-school episode, where Joe and Elly report back after helping out on the shipping floor. Did our systems hold up? What did they learn in the process? (Spoiler alert: A bit!)

Catch it at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

04/08/2026

NEW on Kickstarter!

Real ADHD resources to help you survive and thrive when you can't take another suggestion that to-do lists will solve all your problems, brought to you by Dr. Faith Harper and Andrew Coltrin

The ADHD FAQ & ADHD Coping Skills Deck

Find out more at

A book and deck that go beyond "just make a list," to help you understand your brain, embrace it, and get unstuck!

04/07/2026

Out now from our distribution buds at Generous Press- a sapphic historical romance that brings "pride without prejudice" to Regency London!

Although cavalier with love, the famously rakeish Miss Georgina Pace is deeply concerned for the well being of others. And so when she learns that dear innocent Mr. Coombes has been targeted by a corrupt gaming house, she will stop at nothing to protect him. Miss Pace’s quest for justice leads her to the enigmatic Lady Mortimer, who offers assistance while keeping her cards close to her chest. Will Miss Pace risk it all—including her heart?

Get your copy now at Microcosm.Pub, or your local indie bookstore.

04/06/2026

**We're shaking it up a bit and moving to weekly drops for our deals! More time to catch a cool sale, and build your library without breaking the bank.**

This week's deal is "Power Of Chakras: Book & Wisdom Card Set"

With detailed instructions, an accessible guidebook, and a deck of cards with various positions and practices on each card, this set is a great tool to get you started down the path towards greater wellness, knowing your chakras, and awakening your potential.

Usually $30, this week it's only $8!

We're shaking it up a bit and moving to weekly drops for our deals! More time to catch a cool sale, and build your library without breaking the bank. This...