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Brookline Books expands upon Casemate’s dedication to providing readers the best stories history has to offer with a local focus.

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Brookline Books focuses on bringing the rich history of the Greater Delaware Valley to life through well-researched local legends, aiming to share Pennsylvania’s backyard history with readers worldwide.

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas from Brookline Books!
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our U.S. offices are closed from December 22nd 2025 through January 1st 2026. Customers can still order on our website, however we will resume regular business hours January 2nd @ 9:00 am.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Brookline Books!
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Killing Shore" examines submarines off the Jersey shore during World War II!

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/yc3muzvk

#KillingShore #WorldWarIIHistory #NavalHistoryReads
December 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Summer of the Cheap Wieners" is now available for Pre-Order!

A humorous, nostalgic look at the hapless 1941 Philadelphia Phillies amid baseball legends and global turmoil.

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/26t7s9cz

#phillies #philliesbaseball #sportshistory
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Brookline Books!
December 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Using narratives from fair-goers, "Mystery & Marvel" examines the technological enthusiasm of Victorian society at the 1876 Philadelphia World’s Fair and the resulting transition from agricultural republic to industrial empire!

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/mr3wcre8

#philadelphiahistory #worldsfair
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Advance copies of "Killer in the House" arrived at the office!

This book is a meticulously researched account reconstructing one of the Philadelphia suburbs’ most shocking 20th-century crimes.

Pre-Order Now: https://tinyurl.com/bdbn4rw7

#pennsylvaniahistory #truecrime #pahistory
December 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of everyone here at Brookline Books!

Our US office will be closed today and tomorrow for the holiday, but we'll be back in Monday morning!🦃
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A fascinating insight into 18th-century cook Ann Cook's vitriolic lambasting of a bestselling cookbook “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse.

💻: https://tinyurl.com/msa46b9v

#18thCenturyCooking #HannahGlasse #HistoricalCooking
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This two volume series by author Brian Deming details the Continental Congress and the American Revolution from 1774-1784

Check out "Noble Undertaking" volumes 1 & 2!
💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2rwce43e

#americanrevoultion #americanhistory #continentalcongress
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Today is Veterans Day.

We are filled with gratitude for the men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Military. Their courageous commitment to our country should not go unrecognized.

Take some time today to chat with a veteran in your life & thank them for their service.
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"The Montiers" tells the important story of an interracial family that can be traced through multiple generations and into the 21st century.

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/5sz3xnkk

#themontiers #philadelphiahistory #localhistory
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy Halloween from those of us here at Brookline Books! We hope everyone has a safe and spooky weekend~ 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A collection of thrilling stories to kick off your Halloween Week...

"Dark History of Penn's Woods" includes tales of all things macabre that actually happened in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Check out Volumes 1 & 2 here: https://tinyurl.com/5fuvawmz

#darkhistory #pennsylvaniahistory #truestories
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Brookline is at #PALA2025 in Erie this week! Swing on by Booth 76 to check out our lineup of Pennsylvania history books and for your raffle ticket to maybe win said books!
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#BrooklineBooks #librarianswelcome #pennsylvaniahistory #pennsylvanialibraryassociation
October 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Looking to read some early Philadelphia history?

"Raising Philadelphia" contains a wealth of stories showing why Philadelphia was America’s first great city in the years before the Revolution!

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2ehwy4db

#raisingphiladelphia #philadelphiahistory #philadelphia
October 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🎥A Soaring Season Tour of Philly Video 2 dropped today on bracysportsmedia TikTok.

Come along for the ride! And stay tuned for more to come!

#ASoaringSeason #0304stjoesbook #big5hoops #RockySteps @brooklinebooks.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Lenny Wagner, author of "Playing with the Best", had his talk and book signing at Mullica Hill Library on Monday night!

Click the link below to purchase your own copy of "Playing with the Best"! ⬇️

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/ykvjmsna
October 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
October is National Book Month! Celebrate with us as we share our favorite books from new releases to our future favorites! 📚️🥳

#nationalbookmonth #bookmonth
October 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Aaron Bracy, author of "A Soaring Season", published a chapter excerpt of his book on Big5Hoops.com!

Check it out 💻️: https://tinyurl.com/2upr7emb

#phillysports #collegesports #collegebaseketball
September 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#ComingSoon: "A Forest of Granite" explores how Union veterans at Gettysburg shaped memorials to honor their sacrifices and convey deeper meanings behind their battle experiences.

Pre-Order your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/2nr5zaxu

#civilwarmonuments #gettysburg #unionsoliders
September 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Happy Labor Day from Brookline Books! Our US offices are closed today in observance of the holiday, and we hope our fellow laborers are enjoying their days off today, maybe even curled up and cozy with a good book... We know we are!
September 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Looking for something to do during this long weekend? Why not test your knowledge of Pennsylvania history! We've made a quiz using some of the books we've published these past two years so you can see how much you know about our storied backyard: https://forms.gle/MqunyHZM2UFCNPY49
August 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Looking for something spooky to add to your fall reading lists? Be sure to snag a copy of Grave Dealings: Body Snatching in Philadelphia, 1762–1883 then! Get ready to get down and dirty with Tim Dewysockie as he unearths Philadelphia's sordid medical history. #BooksForHalloween #SpookyReads
August 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Brookline Books is live on BlueSky!

Brookline Books focuses on bringing the rich history of the Greater Delaware Valley to life through well-researched local legends, aiming to share Pennsylvania’s backyard history with readers worldwide.

Sign up for our newsletter for 30% off your next book!
August 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM