Brandeis University Press

09/17/2025

On Constitution Day, we celebrate more than just a document—we celebrate the living, breathing principles that shape our democracy. Now, more than ever, it’s important to remember founding values of our nation.

WHEN FREEDOM SPEAKS, by is a roadmap for understanding how our First Amendment rights actually work in the real world.

Add this book to your reading list if you want to learn more about exercising and protecting your constitutional right to the freedom of speech.

09/12/2025

09/04/2025

08/26/2025

Susan Shevitz (Brandeis University) recognizes the challenges educators face when exposing their students to pluralism, in her chapter of 'Teaching and Learning in Jewish Day Schools.' Brandeis University Press https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel/publications.html -tljds

08/21/2025

We’re so excited to share our books coming out this Fall! 📚📚📚From a little-known story about jazz in the Berkshires, to a deep-dive into the history of German exiles in Pacific Palisades, to a dynamic dialogue between a scholar and his drag persona — there’s something in our fall lineup for everyone!

Comment below and let us know which book you’re most excited to get your hands on! Happy reading!

08/12/2025

Honored to be included in this issue of The Hudson Review — ON JAMES BALDWIN, by Colm Tóibín is featured in Brooke Allen's piece about James Baldwin.

Our summer issue is now online! Featuring 3rd-prize winner of our short story contest Annie Zaidi; poetry by Grace Schulman, Ted Kooser & Rachel Hadas; reviews on a collection of James Baldwin biographies & Sylvia Plath’s collected prose; an essay on Baryshnikov by our new dance reviewer, Marina Harss, & more! https://hudsonreview.com/

08/11/2025

📻 Today marks a bittersweet anniversary – August 11th, 2009 the day WBCN Boston played its final song and signed off forever.

For over four decades, ‘BCN was more than a radio station. It was the heartbeat of Boston’s music scene, the voice of counterculture, and the launching pad for countless legendary artists. From breaking new bands to championing underground sounds, WBCN shaped the musical landscape of an entire generation.

📖 “Radio Free Boston” by Carter Alan tells the incredible untold story of this iconic station – the passionate DJs, the rebellious spirit, and the cultural revolution that happened right here in Boston. Alan, a longtime WBCN insider, brings you behind the scenes of rock radio’s golden age.

Whether you lived through the WBCN era or want to discover what made Boston radio legendary, this book captures the magic that made 104.1 FM unforgettable.

🎵 The music may have stopped, but the story lives on.

08/09/2025

📚✨ Happy Bookstore Romance Day! ✨📚

Head to for one last chance to enter into our Bookstore Romance giveaway!

There’s something magical about finding love between the stacks... and that’s exactly what you’ll discover in “Bookstore Romance: Love Speaks Volumes” by Judith Rosen! 💕

Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or just love a good book store, these real-life love stories will sweep you off your feet. Because the best love stories don’t just happen in books—sometimes they happen because of them.

Perfect for cozy reading nooks, coffee shop dates, or curling up with someone special. Get your copy today and fall in love with falling in love!

08/08/2025

🏈 Game day vibes are back! As the Patriots take the field for their first preseason game today, there’s no better time to dive into the incredible journey that made this franchise legendary.

📚 “From Darkness to Dynasty” by writer Jerry Thornton chronicles the remarkable transformation of the New England Patriots — from the struggles of their early years to becoming one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties.

Whether you’re tailgating tomorrow or watching from home, this book captures the grit, determination, and brilliance that built a championship culture in Foxborough. Perfect reading for any Pats fan ready to relive the magic!

08/07/2025

Master Educators Sharon Feiman-Nemser and Shira Horowitz share insights from the Brandeis University DeLeT teacher education program. https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel/publications.html -tljds
Brandeis University Press

08/05/2025

Grab a copy of BOOKSTORE ROMANCE from your local bookstore or our website: https://brandeisuniversitypress.com/title/bookstore-romance-love-speaks-volumes/

Bookstore Romance Day is Saturday, August 9. If you're looking for something romantic and bookish, BOOKSTORE ROMANCE: LOVE SPEAKS VOLUMES is a delightful illustrated book of stories about couples who chose to be engaged or married in their local bookstores, and sales of the book benefit Binc!

Check the Bookstore Romance Day website and find out what bookstores near you will be celebrating on Saturday or to register for one or more of their virtual events.


Brandeis University Press Bookstore Romance Day

08/02/2025

Today marks what would have been James Baldwin’s 101st birthday—a perfect moment to celebrate one of America’s most vital voices.

Last year, we had the honor of publishing ON JAMES BALDWIN, where acclaimed Irish author Colm Tóibín explores Baldwin’s extraordinary legacy and impact on his own development as a young, gay writer. Tóibín captures something essential about Baldwin’s writing: how Baldwin wove the deeply personal with the undeniably political, creating work that feels as urgent today as it did during the Civil Rights era.

Head to our website or your local bookstore to order a copy of ON JAMES BALDWIN