Mick Gusinde-Duffy
@mickodopolous.bsky.social
Bookish armchair radical.
"Well, that's just, like, my opinion, man. . . ."
Long, literate Editor-at-Large.
"Well, that's just, like, my opinion, man. . . ."
Long, literate Editor-at-Large.
Pinned
"He's in acquisitions. They bring back books from all over the world. They're a different breed entirely."
---Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind
---Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind
"Ogles" <snort>
If there is one thing Congress will make sure of, it's that any and all twerking must be narrowly spread.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:08 AM
"Ogles" <snort>
The ghost of editor @mickodopolous.bsky.social will be "floating" at #AAG2026. Cultivating book projects on behalf of @upittpress.bsky.social.
Buy him a drink, or grab an appointment here bit.ly/3MdV2AX
to tell him your bookish thoughts.
Buy him a drink, or grab an appointment here bit.ly/3MdV2AX
to tell him your bookish thoughts.
University of Pittsburgh Press at AAG - Mick Gusinde-Duffy
Mick Gusinde-Duffy, Editor at Large for U Pitt Press will be available for book meetings throughout the conference. Bring your groundbreaking political geography projects for discussion.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The ghost of editor @mickodopolous.bsky.social will be "floating" at #AAG2026. Cultivating book projects on behalf of @upittpress.bsky.social.
Buy him a drink, or grab an appointment here bit.ly/3MdV2AX
to tell him your bookish thoughts.
Buy him a drink, or grab an appointment here bit.ly/3MdV2AX
to tell him your bookish thoughts.
Preparations for a *possible* grandchild visit . . .
February 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Preparations for a *possible* grandchild visit . . .
Can't think of a published writing guide reference, but based on experience: Size (that is, length) matters?
If it's a discussion or digression of some consequence, it should likely be *in* the text. If not . . . does it even exist?
Counterpoint: Dave Eggers and T.S. Eliot; knock yourself out.
If it's a discussion or digression of some consequence, it should likely be *in* the text. If not . . . does it even exist?
Counterpoint: Dave Eggers and T.S. Eliot; knock yourself out.
February 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Can't think of a published writing guide reference, but based on experience: Size (that is, length) matters?
If it's a discussion or digression of some consequence, it should likely be *in* the text. If not . . . does it even exist?
Counterpoint: Dave Eggers and T.S. Eliot; knock yourself out.
If it's a discussion or digression of some consequence, it should likely be *in* the text. If not . . . does it even exist?
Counterpoint: Dave Eggers and T.S. Eliot; knock yourself out.
Only a Spurs fan could ask this question . . .
February 9, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Only a Spurs fan could ask this question . . .
I was thinking "This is more of an insult than a question." (arf, arf' arf)
February 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I was thinking "This is more of an insult than a question." (arf, arf' arf)
There should be no American history book that makes it pass the censors either.
I do want to shout-out my fellow sociologists, who have collectively created a discipline so woke that not a single one of our introductory textbooks can make it past Florida's censors.
Great work everyone.
Great work everyone.
February 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Blackrock, mostly. Walked from there to UCD many times. And saw all stops en route to Clontarf on one trip. Took a few trips further South to take the Bray to Greystones walk.
February 5, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Blackrock, mostly. Walked from there to UCD many times. And saw all stops en route to Clontarf on one trip. Took a few trips further South to take the Bray to Greystones walk.
My youngest back there now, too.
February 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
My youngest back there now, too.
Which station, do you know?
February 5, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Which station, do you know?
Some job news: In my newish role as a granddad, I changed a diaper/nappy for the first time in some 24 years.
The dude (doo) still has it. Like falling off a log.
The dude (doo) still has it. Like falling off a log.
February 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Some job news: In my newish role as a granddad, I changed a diaper/nappy for the first time in some 24 years.
The dude (doo) still has it. Like falling off a log.
The dude (doo) still has it. Like falling off a log.
Reposted by Mick Gusinde-Duffy
In less than a week the Kennedy Center has effectively closed and our local DC paper has been gutted, both by billionaires.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
February 4, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In less than a week the Kennedy Center has effectively closed and our local DC paper has been gutted, both by billionaires.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
I don’t think immigrants are our problem in this country.
Reposted by Mick Gusinde-Duffy
Happy Black History Month! Today, let's celebrate the important work our authors have done to further Black scholarship, fiction, poetry, etc. May we all keep writing and #readingUP
#booksky #blackhistorymonth
#booksky #blackhistorymonth
February 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Happy Black History Month! Today, let's celebrate the important work our authors have done to further Black scholarship, fiction, poetry, etc. May we all keep writing and #readingUP
#booksky #blackhistorymonth
#booksky #blackhistorymonth
All in for London clubs tomorrow. Brentford, Fulham, and Spurs for the wins?
February 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
All in for London clubs tomorrow. Brentford, Fulham, and Spurs for the wins?
Bertrand Russell on our divided politics (in 1950!).
Also on the elusive art of writing for a popular audience. Take note, publishers.
Also on the elusive art of writing for a popular audience. Take note, publishers.
January 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Bertrand Russell on our divided politics (in 1950!).
Also on the elusive art of writing for a popular audience. Take note, publishers.
Also on the elusive art of writing for a popular audience. Take note, publishers.
Well, let's see, what day is it? It's "Today," so, yes, this must be the darkest period (thus far) . . .
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Is this the darkest period of Donald Trump’s second term?
The White House’s tone might be softening after outrage about the Minnesota ICE shootings, but there’s no reason to expect a policy shift
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January 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Well, let's see, what day is it? It's "Today," so, yes, this must be the darkest period (thus far) . . .
bit.ly/4a6QynF
bit.ly/4a6QynF
Such a thoughtful book. Congratulations, George.
Forgot to thank the press and the amazing people @ugapress.bsky.social who helped along the way! @mickodopolous.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Such a thoughtful book. Congratulations, George.
Also my father's birth year, as it happens. He was more a Bach, Byrd, and Bawdy ballads man ("🎼 Life presents a dismal picture; all around is filled with gloom 🎶"), but the man could swing.
In 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more. n.pr/4sVW5pu
Jazz centennials: Eight legends born in 1926
In 1926, a generation of artists was born that reshaped jazz for decades. This episode celebrates eight centennials, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lou Donaldson, Tony Bennett and more.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Also my father's birth year, as it happens. He was more a Bach, Byrd, and Bawdy ballads man ("🎼 Life presents a dismal picture; all around is filled with gloom 🎶"), but the man could swing.
Trying to resist the "Beau knows history" line, but he does, and this is a fascinating transnational story.
Today on @askhistorians.bsky.social ww have @bclelandgt.bsky.social doing an AMA! Come check it out!
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January 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Trying to resist the "Beau knows history" line, but he does, and this is a fascinating transnational story.
And now this reads like prescient code? “There was more than one lobster present at the birth of Jesus?” "
Perhaps they should come up with a "special relationship medal."
Perhaps they should come up with a "special relationship medal."
January 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
And now this reads like prescient code? “There was more than one lobster present at the birth of Jesus?” "
Perhaps they should come up with a "special relationship medal."
Perhaps they should come up with a "special relationship medal."
That weird feeling where you find yourself rooting for United and not *completely* loathing Fernandes. Get in.
January 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
That weird feeling where you find yourself rooting for United and not *completely* loathing Fernandes. Get in.
Echoes of Leningrad?
January 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Echoes of Leningrad?
evidence from a bird strike on a small critter?
January 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
evidence from a bird strike on a small critter?
I fucking love the FA Cup.
1909 - Macclesfield are the first non-league team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since Crystal Palace knocked out Wolves in the 1908-09 first round. Fairytale.
January 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I fucking love the FA Cup.