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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · 7d

“A jaunty mix of high and low: of affecting devotion and rough high-jinks, sometimes tender and sometimes raunchy.”

Alida Becker in @nytimes.com on THE BOOK OF I by David Greig, out now.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/b...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · 12d

“A propellent, engaging, complex work of literature that inhabits, rather than uses, its time period... AMANDA, like history itself, is truly original.”

D. W. White in the @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social:

chireviewofbooks.com/2025/09/25/a...

Across Space and Time: History and Interiority in "Amanda" - Chicago Review of Books

Our review of H. S. Cross's new novel, "Amanda."

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · 15d

We're thrilled to announce that Andrew Miller's The Land in Winter has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize!

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · 15d

An impressive feat.” (New York Times)

AMANDA by H.S. Cross is out today!

Read Mary Marge Locker’s review in @nytimes.com:

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/b...

A Love Story Balancing Historical Sweep With High Erotic Tension

www.nytimes.com

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · 22d

VULTURE by Phoebe Greenwood is one of The Economist’s Best Novels of Fall 2025!

“A supremely accomplished debut full of wit and bite.”

If you’re in NYC, join Phoebe at McNally Jackson on Sept 24 for a conversation about her novel with Phil Klay.

RSVP: www.mcnallyjackson.com/phoebe-green...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jul 24

“Parrique highlights how GDP is a flawed measure of economic progress... A widespread critique among economists, but his exposition of it is particularly clear and engaging.”

SLOW DOWN OR DIE is one of the @financialtimes.com’s best new books on economics!

www.ft.com/content/e7d6...

‘America First’ and other financial follies — the best new books on economics

A gripping chronicle of the west’s interest in emerging markets; a reminder of the importance of human capital; a degrowth polemic; and a debunking of Trump’s economic agenda

www.ft.com

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jul 14

20th ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY!
It may be Europa's birthday, but we're giving you presents!
Test your knowledge of Europa’s 20 years by September 2. From the people with the most correct answers, 5 winners will be randomly selected and announced in mid-September.

Quiz: forms.gle/N3j4Na62s4bw...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jul 7

On July 17, join Hadassah Magazine for a free public program! Executive Editor Lisa Hostein will be in discussion with Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, author of HOW ISN'T IT GOING and the inspiration behind the new hit series, Reformed!

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 30

A year after the success of THE DAYS OF ABANDONMENT, Europa brought out its first big original English language title in 2006: Jane Gardam’s OLD FILTH.

Borrowing from biography and history, OLD FILTH is a modern classic and a literary masterpiece that retraces much of the twentieth century.

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 27

To commemorate our 20th anniversary, we're looking back at some of our favorite moments, starting from the very beginning.

Europa Editions was founded in 2005 as a US-based independent publishing house to foster cultural connection through literature.

Here's a bit about our start in NYC!

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 26

Celebrate Pride with your favorite Europa Editions books!

We’re proud to publish literature from around the world that champions LGBTQ+ writers, characters, and themes.

Pictured here are a few recommendations of vibrant queer stories 🌈 We wish you a happy Pride Weekend from NYC!

#pride

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 25

Beloved French author Valérie Perrin's novel of unlikely friendship and memory is finally out in paperback!

"A pain au chocolat of a book... [a] sentimental soul-soother."—NPR

Follow the link to order your copy of FORGOTTEN ON SUNDAY today!

www.europaeditions.com/book/9798889...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 22

“This is a book that shouldn’t have to be written but thank goodness it has... Parrique writes persuasively, with a passion, clarity and urgency. His book is a basic economic lexicon for non-economists, and should be on the curriculum of every school.”

www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/its-...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 17

A captivating tale of resilience, discovery, and the untold stories behind a beloved flavor, THE RAREST FRUIT is out today!

★"An impressive feat.”—Publishers Weekly, starred
review

www.europaeditions.com/book/9798889...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 12

It’s still Europa’s birthday! 🎂

We’re so excited to introduce the second batch of our 20th Anniversary titles. Out this June, here are some of Europa’s “greatest hits” to accompany you through the summer. 🗺️🌞

europaeditions.com/europa20

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 11

ANNOUNCING THOMAS SCHLESSER’S NORTH AMERICAN TOUR!

Celebrate the release of Mona’s Eyes, a #1 international bestseller set to captivate American readers.

“A seismic shift in the world of publishing. Sophie’s World set in the art world.”— Le Figaro

www.europaeditions.com/news/2658/th...

Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 10

Family saga. Magical realism. War, love, and 50 years of modern Iranian history. This is THE GOWKARAN TREE IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR KITCHEN, out now.

★ “A wildly ambitious novel about Iran’s past, present, and future filled with longing and fury.” —Kirkus Reviews

www.europaeditions.com/book/9798889...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 9

Timothée Parrique's SLOW DOWN OR DIE has received a starred review in Publishers Weekly!

Follow the link to read the full review and to learn about the social, political, and ecological limits to economic growth.

www.publishersweekly.com/9798889661016

#degrowth

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · Jun 3

Based on true events, acclaimed Italian author Donatella Di Pietrantonio tells the captivating story of human fragility, resilience, and community that won the 2024 Strega Prize.

"Gripping, sharp, pulsing... it will take your breath away."—la Repubblica

www.europaeditions.com/book/9798889...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · May 27

If you believe in fair working conditions, wealth redistribution, and climate justice, this book is for YOU!

In SLOW DOWN OR DIE, Timothée Parrique explains how a post-growth economy creates a more sustainable society.

Follow the link to start reading!
www.europaeditions.com/book/9798889...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · May 22

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with your favorite Europa titles!

Whether you're reading Yu Hua's new novel or a favorite by Mieko Kawakami, from India to Taiwan to Philippines, there's much to discover! Follow the link to explore:

www.europaeditions.com/world/asia

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · May 20

Get inspired to be a passenger in Thailand, whether on the page or on a plane!

Follow the link to learn more and order your copy of the newest edition in THE PASSENGER series, featuring original photography and reportage.

europaeditions.com/book/9781787...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · May 8

Thrilled to see David Greig's debut THE BOOK OF I on the Summer/Fall 2025 Indies Introduce List!
www.bookweb.org/indies-intro...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · May 6

Publishing in 3 weeks, economist Timotheé Parrique’s book, SLOW DOWN OR DIE, is a bold call to abandon the myth of endless economic growth and instead work toward creating a sustainable, just, and thriving future—one that IS possible.

#degrowth

Preorder now!

europaeditions.com/book/9798889...

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Europa Editions @europaeditions.bsky.social · May 1

“A gallery of vibrant characters presented with an appealing blend of understated honesty and unsentimental warmth.”

@nytimes.com includes Robert Seethaler's THE CAFÉ WITH NO NAME on its list of best new historical fiction!

Read the full feature at: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/b...

New Historical Fiction From Emma Donoghue, Chris Bohjalian and More

Our critic on the month’s best releases.

www.nytimes.com

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