Brandeis University Press

09/04/2026

Now in paperback: In The Days Between, poet and scholar Marcia Falk evokes her vision of the Jewish High Holidays as “ten days of striving to keep the heart open for change,” recreating key prayers and rituals free of patriarchal imagery. Among Falk’s offerings are Hebrew and English blessings for festive meals, prayers for synagogue services, and poems and meditations for quiet reflection, rewritten from an inclusive perspective—available now!

09/03/2026

There's just under two weeks left before Rogues, Widows and Orphans can be in your hands. Preorder your copy today, and check out the full review from Publishers Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781684583614

08/27/2026

Special thanks to The Mount for hosting John Gennari! The sold out event combined an author talk from Gennari (The Jazz Barn) with a performance by Ron Ramsay’s Berkshire Salon Series, exploring the history and enduring legacy of the Music Inn and Lenox School of Jazz, and the profound influence of Philip and Stephanie Barber on the cultural life of the Berkshires—and beyond.

08/19/2026

We're thrilled to see Birdwatching in New York City and on Long Island by Deborah Rivel and Kellye Rosenheim included in TODAY.com's roundup of best birding books and guides! Read their full list—and advice for beginner birders—here: https://www.today.com/shop/birdwatching-for-beginners-rcna590067

08/13/2026

Bookstore Romance Day is this Saturday. Do you have plans to celebrate? 📚💕

08/10/2026

The Challenges of Sovereignty brings together the late David Ellenson’s essential writings on Zionism, Judaism, and democracy, exploring some of the most pressing questions facing Israeli society today. Edited by David N. Myers and Michael Marmur, the book is out today—available everywhere books are sold!

Key essays by a notable scholar address some of the most pressing questions facing Israel today.Over the course of his rich career, David Ellenson—one...

08/07/2026

Our team is deeply saddened by the passing of archivist and author Christine Roussel. We treasured our time working with her and bringing her book, Lunch on a Beam, into the world. Her knowledge, kindness, and generosity left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

We're grateful to NBC News for their moving tribute to Christine and her legacy:

Christine Roussel worked on major exhibitions at the Metropolitan M...

07/30/2026

This Sunday marks James Baldwin’s 102nd birthday, and there’s no better way to celebrate a writer than to dive into their work. This weekend, consider ON JAMES BALDWIN, Colm Tóibín’s magnificent tribute to one of his most consequential literary progenitors.

07/22/2026

Who was the French playwright who secretly helped us win the American Revolution? Historian Iris de Rode joins Robert Allison on the Revolution 250 Podcast to discuss Improbable Patriot and the incredible true story of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, whose clandestine support proved vital to the American cause.

07/16/2026

Book signings, garden talks, beautiful blooms, and wonderful readers. Swipe through for highlights from C.L. Fornari’s Hydrangea Happiness tour so far, and check her website (gardenlady.com) for more event information!