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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 14h

One of our forthcoming books just received a @publisherswkly.bsky.social review! We're so grateful for the support of Akua McDaniel's "A Dream Deferred: The Art and Activism of Edwin Augustus Harleston." You can pre-order this book now at: uscpress.com/A-Dream-Defe...

#arthistory #blackartists

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 2d

In cased you missed it, take a listen to Vincent Sheheen's recent interview with WIS TV www.wistv.com/video/2025/1... where he talks about his upcoming book The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government, out December 4, 2025

New Book Reveals S.C. Political Secrets

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Michael J. McGandy @mjmcgandy.bsky.social · 9d

It was a great weekend in Atlanta and we at @uscpress.bsky.social were so honored to share Dr. Treadwell's memoir, COME ALONG WITH ME. Thanks to Bobby Donaldson at the @sc.edu Center for Civil Rights History and Research for making it happen at @asalh-bhm.bsky.social annual meeting! #asalh25 #asalh

University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 12d

Hey #aslah25 folks, this is happening today at 5pm!

University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 13d

Hey @asalh-bhm.bsky.social attendees, our author, Henrie Montieth Treadwell will be signing her new book, Come Along with Me: An African American Woman's Journey for Justice, tomorrow September 26th from 5pm-6pm! You can get a copy of her book in advance at the USC Press booth now! #ASALH

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 12d

Hey #aslah25 folks, this is happening today at 5pm!

University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 13d

Hey @asalh-bhm.bsky.social attendees, our author, Henrie Montieth Treadwell will be signing her new book, Come Along with Me: An African American Woman's Journey for Justice, tomorrow September 26th from 5pm-6pm! You can get a copy of her book in advance at the USC Press booth now! #ASALH

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 13d

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 13d

Hey @asalh-bhm.bsky.social attendees, our author, Henrie Montieth Treadwell will be signing her new book, Come Along with Me: An African American Woman's Journey for Justice, tomorrow September 26th from 5pm-6pm! You can get a copy of her book in advance at the USC Press booth now! #ASALH

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Dr Tim Galsworthy 🗃️ @timgalsworthy.bsky.social · 13d

Under 2 months until “The Republican House Divided” is published!

According to @tyseidule.bsky.social, "everyone who wants to understand the Republican Party of today, or how Civil War memory is used politically, will need to read this book.”

I am humbled by such praise 🗃️

@uscpress.bsky.social

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 21d

We can't wait to be part of ASALH's 110th annual meeting and conference! Our acquisitions editor, Ehren Foley, will be at this event as an exhibitor, all books will be 40% off! Make sure you stop by the USC Press table and check out our incredible selection of titles!

Association for the Study African American Life & History @asalh-bhm.bsky.social · 22d

The 110th Annual Meeting & Conference Souvenir Journal is LIVE NOW! Inside you’ll find the full schedule of events, featured publications, awards, and much more 📖

To read more: asalh.org/conference/1...

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 23d

We've got another podcast for you to enjoy! New Folklife Today Podcast: Exploring 1950s Gullah Geechee Sonic Life with Dr. Eric Crawford blogs.loc.gov/folklife/202...

#gullahgeechee #podcast #historysky

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · 28d

Official Book Trailer for Mary Whyte’s new book, An Artist’s Life! Available for sale October 14, 2025 at uscpress.com/An-Artists-L... or wherever you buy books. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r09t...

#art #watercolor #newbook

An Artist's Life

The path to discovering and developing the artist within During her fifty years as an artist and teacher, Mary Whyte has discovered that tapping our personal well of creativity and pas…

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Sep 8

New podcast with our author Kevin J. Hayes with @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/understandin...
#podcast #booksky #gonzojournalism

Kevin J. Hayes, "Understanding Hunter S. Thompson" (U South Carolina Press, 2025) - New Books Network

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Four Georgia Southern faculty members publish books taking historical research beyond the library: www.griceconnect.com/education/fo... check out this spotlight on @howard2home.bsky.social and her recent book, Understanding Octavia E. Butler!

Four Georgia Southern faculty members publish books taking historical research beyond the library

From the depths of Victorian archives to the heart of Sherman’s March and more, Georgia Southern University professors are bringing new perspectives to well-known historical topics through their recen...

www.griceconnect.com

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Dr Tim Galsworthy 🗃️ @timgalsworthy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Very excited to announce that an audiobook of my forthcoming book, “The Republican House Divided”, will be available thanks to @tantoraudio.bsky.social.

If you like to listen to your history, make sure to download my book wherever you usually get audiobooks! 🎧🗃️

tantor.com/the-republic...

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Sep 2

USC Press seeks a full-time Marketing, Sales, and Publicity Director! Are you a collaborative team leader? Do you enjoy developing creative sales strategies? Then we can't wait to hear from you! Apply here: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194...

#publishingjob #hiring @uofscprovost.bsky.social

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Aug 22

"Shields said his inspiration for writing the book was Georgia’s pioneering role in defining its cuisine, as the first state to systematically promote its food, its ingredients, and dishes." -- Rough Draft Atlanta, read the full article here roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/08/19/t...

Take 5 with 'Taste the State' authors Chef Kevin Mitchell and David S. Shields

Discover the rich and diverse food culture of Georgia in Taste the State: Georgia. Explore historical recipes, stories, and traditions.

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Aug 19

Did all the early birds catch Kevin Mitchell and David Shields this morning on Good Day Atlanta? If you missed it, here is the clip of Chef Mitchell frying up some okra fingers and Professor Shields discussing the history of Georgia food: www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1693629

Book celebrates Georgia's signature dishes

''Taste the State: Georgia'' is a new book exploring all the flavors and stories that make Georgia's culinary dishes special. Chef Kevin Mitchell and food historian David S. Shields collaborated on th...

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy Pub Day to Kevin Mitchell and David Shields for their new book, Taste the State Georgia: Distinctive Foods and Stories from Where Eating Local Began 🎉Get a copy now lnkd.in/eSg7F2Mp and don't forget to add JBACK25 at checkout for 40% off during our back to school sale!
#booksky #foodhistory

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Aug 11

Get 40% off all books now through 8/31/25, plus FREE shipping on all orders over $50. Use promo code JBACK25 at checkout! Go here uscpress.com to get your books!
#booksale #backtoschoolsale

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jul 18

Check out this amazing interview with our author, Shannon Ivey, and Narrative Mindworks for her forthcoming book, Welcome to the Sh*t Show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVQ...
#authorinterview #bookinterview #memoir

Mindworks in Conversation with Shannon Ivey

YouTube video by Narrative Mindworks

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Hayes frequently takes the work of others and then builds upon it, which is precisely what we need in Gonzo Studies," --David S. Willis in his review for Kevin Hayes' new book, Understanding Hunter S. Thompson. Read the full review here: huntersthompson.substack.com/p/understand... #gonzojournalism

Understanding Hunter S. Thompson (2025): A Review

My review of the latest book about Hunter Thompson.

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Good Grief Network just listed their Summer 2025 reading recommendations and it's nice to see our book, Peace by Peace, in such good company! Check out the list here: bookshop.org/lists/summer...
#booksky #bookrecs #booklist

Summer 2025 Reading Recommendations

Checkout out this list on Bookshop

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jul 9

A wonderful essay! @howard2home.bsky.social

Ancillary Review of Books @ancillaryreviewofbooks.org · Jul 8

All That You Touch, You Change: @hramsaroop.bsky.social reflects on three recent studies of Octavia Butler's life and work (Angel City Press, @uscpress.bsky.social, & @oxfordunipress.bsky.social)

ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/2025/07/08/a...

All That You Touch, You Change: The Life and Legacy of Octavia E. Butler

Helena Ramsaroop Octavia E. Butler passed away nearly twenty years ago, but her legacy lives on in every reader she touched with her words. She is often regarded as one of the most important writer…

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jul 7

Happy Pub Day to Rebecca Capobianco Toy for her book, Landscapes of Freedom: Restoring the History of Emancipation and Citizenship in Yorktown, Virginia, 1861–1940! Get your copy at uscpress.com/Landscapes-o... This concludes our Spring 2025 season!
#americanhistory #booksky #blackhistory

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jul 1

“Doing peace means bringing about the conditions that support human and planetary flourishing. To do peace is to be creative, imaginative, and collaborative. Peace represents the best of us. It is the manifestation of human excellence.” —Silvestri www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3SJ... #hope #booktalk

How Do We Do Peace?

YouTube video by Good Grief Network

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University of South Carolina Press @uscpress.bsky.social · Jun 26

Happy Pub Day to Anthony S. Parent Jr. for his book, Flocks of Birds! This is an inclusive and interconnected history of the Virginia colony, one that demonstrates the centrality of Native history to America's colonial history. Get your copy now at uscpress.com/Flocks-of-Bi... #nativeamericanhistory

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