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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 19h

Happy publication date to Celia Applegate, whose new book The Work of Music: Labor and Creativity in Germany's Long Nineteenth Century is out today! Learn more here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

On the left, a photo of the cover of THE WORK OF MUSIC. At right, text reads "available now!" and then there's a blurb: “Applegate is one of the world’s leading authorities on the social and cultural history of German music in the modern era, and that shows through clearly in this concise, engaging, and readable volume.” — David Gramit, University of Alberta

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Washington Independent Review of Books @wirobooks.bsky.social · 2d

Join @scrawford.bsky.social at @politicsprose.bsky.social in DC today at 5 p.m. for a conversation with Jennifer Anne Moses (YOU'VE TOLD ME BEFORE, @uwiscpress.bsky.social)! It's our Spotlight Event! www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/jen... #booksky

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 3d

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Poetry: Cowboy Park by Eduardo Martínez-Leyva! 🎉🎉🎉
#Lammys2025 #LammyAwards

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 3d

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Lambda Literary Award Winner for Gay Poetry: How to Kill a Goat and Other Monsters by Saúl Hernández! 🎉🎉🎉 @elsaulhernandez.bsky.social @uwiscpress.bsky.social
#Lammys2025 #LammyAwards

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 5d

Now on display: the @aupresses.bsky.social Book, Jacket, and Journal Show! If you visit the University of Wisconsin's Memorial Library over the next couple of weeks, please stop by to check out the show. It'll be on display in the lobby until mid-October!

A wide angle view of the AUPresses traveling Book, Jacket, and Journal show, currently on display at UW's Memorial Library lobby. Glass cases and display tables contain the winning books and journals

A close-up of two of the glass cases displaying winning book designs

A close-up of two glass-table displays showing winners from the University of Wisconsin Press

A close-up of one glass-table display showing winners from the University of Wisconsin Press

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 7d

If you're in Montclair, Washington, Newton, or Baton Rouge, we hope you'll join Jennifer at one of her upcoming events: September 30 (tonight!) at Watchung Booksellers, October 5 at @politicsprose.bsky.social , October 25 at Newtonville Books, and November 1 at Louisiana Book Fest!

University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 7d

Happy publication day to Jennifer Anne Moses, whose new collection of short stories YOU'VE TOLD ME BEFORE is out today. Learn more about the book: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/Y/You-...

A banner at the top reads "available now." On the left, a photo of the cover of YOU'VE TOLD ME BEFORE. On the right, a quote and a blurb: “In straightforward language, Moses portrays characters who are ordinary and who, despite being affluent and successful, stumble through life. They are interesting because of their flawed inner selves, which are depicted with both empathy and gentle ridicule.” — Foreword Reviews. “I haven’t laughed so hard or as guiltily at my people’s misfortunes, missteps, and misadventures since the first time I read Cynthia Ozick’s ‘Envy; or, Yiddish in America.’ The things Moses writes about in this impossible-to-put-down collection are either 100% true or true enough, and were I not feeling so guilty, believe me, I’d be laughing much, much louder.” — Paul Goldberg, author of The Dissident

On the left, a photo of the cover of You've Told Me Before. On the right, a quote and two blurbs: “Refreshing. . . . Delivers the puff of hope we are all perennially desperate for. . . . It doesn’t matter that we’ve been told before. It is always good to hear it again.” — Jewish Book Council. “Moses creates characters who are flummoxed and struggling, whether with their souls, tragedy, family, loneliness, or neighbors. Throughout, her voice is breathtaking. It carries us through time and is as palpable and real as her characters. The reader follows it, enchanted.” — S.L. Wisenberg, author of The Adventures of Cancer Bitch. “Moses has the great writer’s gift: she deftly peels back the skin of ordinary lives—the follies, the griefs, the passing ecstasies—to reveal the tremors of yearning beneath.” — Benjamin Balint, author of Bruno Schulz

A flowered background with purple, blue, and yellow to reflect the book's colors. At top, text reads "upcoming events with Jennifer Anne Moses." Then there's a photo of the book cover and a photo of the author. Then a list of the events: September 30 at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair, NJ; October 5 at Politics & Prose in Washington, DC; October 25 at Newtonville Books in Newton, MA; November 1 at Louisiana Book Fest in Baton Route, LA

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 7d

Happy publication date to William Aylward, Jacques des Courtils, Bonna D. Wescoat, & all the contributors to their new book, Architectural Networks in the North Aegean: Thasos, Samothrace, and the Formation of Hellenistic Design, which is out today. Learn more here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/A/Arch...

At top, a banner reads "available now." On the left, a photo of the cover of the book Architectural Networks in the North Aegean. On the right, two blurbs: “A wealth of excellent scholarship. This is the first significant study of both ancient North Aegean architecture and its network of interconnections. Every chapter is indispensable, presenting an essential contribution to our understanding of Greek architecture in the region.”—John R. Senseny, author of The Art of Building in the Classical World “These studies reveal a world of signature buildings set in dramatic landscapes. We learn how ancient architects managed essential challenges—moving stone, managing water—and how they put ideas into practice to monumentalize and beautify place.”—Andrea M. Berlin, Boston University

The same design, except with a list of the book contributors: Vincent Baillet, Laurence Cavalier, Nikos Chatzidakis, Eirini Doudoumi, Marietta Dromain, Stella Drougou, Madeleine Glennon, Samuel Holzman, Chryssa Karadima, Philip Katz, Yannis Kourtzellis, Tony Koželj, Cassandre Mbonyo-Kiefer, Alice Ognier, Gerasimos Thomas, Andrew Farinholt Ward, Manuela Wurch-Koželj, Costas Zambas

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 7d

Happy publication day to Eddie L. Quitoriano, whose book Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows: The Making of a Mindanao Rebel is out today 📚 This memoir includes an introduction by Patricio N. Abinales & Francisco J. Lara and a foreword by Patricia G. Steinhoff. Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/D/Deep...

At top, a banner reads "available now." On the left, a photo of the cover of Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows. On the right, a blurb: “Seminarian-turned-red revolutionary Eddie L. Quitoriano’s Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows reads like a political thriller, with elements of the picaresque novel thrown in for good measure. This fascinating insider account offers valuable insights into the inter–Global South solidarity-building efforts of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army.” — Caroline Hau, Kyoto University

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 8d

Montclair: reminder! Watchung Booksellers is hosting the launch event for Jennifer Anne Moses's new story collection, You've Told Me Before, tomorrow (Tuesday/publication day)! Details and registration: www.watchungbooksellers.com/events/31647...

Jennifer Anne Moses, "You’ve Told Me Before" | Watchung Booksellers

Watchung booksellers is a vibrant, independent community bookstore located in the heart of Montclair NJ.

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 8d

Today in @theoffingmag.bsky.social: an excerpt from Steve Majors @600mildollarman.bsky.social's forthcoming memoir, Man Made: Searching for Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood: theoffingmag.com/insight/blac...

Black Dad - The Offing

Insight - The Offing Magazine

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 11d

From the Forward: an interview with Jennifer Anne Moses, author of the story collection You've Told Me Before, publishing next week: forward.com/culture/book...

Cheating partners, antisemitic neighbors, and lost loves populate these Jewish worlds

"You've Told Me Before," Jennifer Moses’ new collection of short stories, explores troubled relationships through a Jewish lens.

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 11d

Scenes from @thegsa.bsky.social #theGSA2025: Rebecca Carter-Chand with her new book, Christian Internationalism and German Belonging: The Salvation Army from Imperial Germany to Nazism. Learn more here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/C/Chri... (& be sure to use discount code GSA25UWISC if you order online!)

Rebecca Carter-Chand, wearing a black and gold patterned dress, stands at the University of Wisconsin Press table at GAS 2025, holding an copy of her new book

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 12d

Many thanks to @midamericanreview.bsky.social for this review of Alex Pickett's recent story collection, Camera Lake!

At top, a banner with our confetti pattern. Then a photo of the cover of Camera Lake. And then a quote from the review: "East story in Camera Lake excites you, making it hard to put down till you've read all fourteen stories. The collection is gripping, powerful, and so human."--Mid-American Review

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 12d

If you're not able to be here in person this year, you can still shop our virtual exhibit with discount code GSA25UWISC: uwpress.wisc.edu/About/Exhibi...

GSA Virtual Book Fair | University of Wisconsin Press

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 12d

We're at @thegsa.bsky.social #theGSA2025, exhibiting from 5 p.m. this evening through Sunday morning. If you're here too, we hope you'll stop by to chat with editor in chief @dancrissman.bsky.social and check out our recent books.

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 12d

Have you checked out our "forthcoming" page lately? Many spring '26 books are available for preorder, including poetry collections by Rebekah Denison Hewitt, Siew Hii, and Lisa Low, and memoirs by Juda Bennett and Line Nagell Ylvisåker (translated by Kelsey Camacho)! Learn more: tinyurl.com/yywmzs3p

A dark red background. At top, teal text reads "coming soon: spring 2026." Then there are five book covers: Qtopia by Juda Bennett, Creature in Bloom by Rebekah Denison Hewitt, Entered Some Aliens by Siew Hii, Replica by Lisa Low, and My World is Melting by Line Ylvisaker translated by Kelsey Camacho

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 12d

Less than one month to go until the @wibookfestival.bsky.social Fall Celebration! If you're attending, we hope to see you at @blemer.bsky.social's presentation, Friday, October 24 at 4:30 PM!

Event details: www.wisconsinbookfestival.org/events/lonel...

At top, text reads "Catching Bronson Lemer at the Wisconsin Book Festival!" Then there's a photo of the author and a photo of the cover of the book (yellow background; toy soldier on the cover). Text at the bottom reads: October 24, 4:30 PM, Madison Central Library, Lower Level Program Room

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Pittsburgh Review of Books @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social · 13d

“I really loved trying to craft a narrative voice that was distinctly recognizable across time yet that also changed and grew in organic ways.”

Aodhán Ridenour talked to Patrick McGinty about his new book TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD, out 9/30 from @uwiscpress.bsky.social. pghrev.com/the-language...

The Language Equation - Pittsburgh Review of Books

Town College City Road’s expansive arc is right there in the title. Patrick McGinty’s second novel follows protagonist Kurt Boozel from his insular hometown

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 13d

From @pghcitypaper.com: Patrick McGinty takes readers from the Rust Belt to Wall Street in Town College City Road: tinyurl.com/5n9aejxh

Patrick McGinty takes readers from the Rust Belt to Wall Street in Town College City Road - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, Film

The Pittsburgh author crafts a story about a queer math prodigy from a struggling steel town, as he navigates the shifting terrain of masculinity, ambition, and belonging across Pennsylvania and beyon...

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 14d

Patrick has upcoming events at White Whale Bookstore (Sept. 26), Up Up Books (Oct 3), Mac's Backs Books (Oct. 18), and Werner Books (Oct. 29)--if you're in Pittsburgh, Portland, Cleveland, or Erie, we hope to see you there!

A graphic of Upcoming Events with Patrick McGinty, showing the cover of TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD and Patrick's photo. Then there's a lit of events: Sept 26 at White Whale Bookstore in Pittsburgh PA with Sarah Marshall and Candace Opper. Oct 3 at Up Up Books in Portland OR with Sarah Marshall and Candace Opper. Oct 18 at Mac's Backs Books in Cleveland OH with Tyler McAndrew. Oct 29 at Werner Books in Erie PA

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 14d

Happy publication day to Patrick McGinty, whose new novel TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD is out today! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/Town...

Thanks to @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social for publishing an excerpt from the book this morning! Check it out here: pghrev.com/town-college...

At top, a banner reads "available now" and off to the left there's a photo of the cover of TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD, which gives the feeling of a subway map. Then, there are two quotes and a blurb: “An emotionally complex coming-of-age story.” — Kirkus Reviews “McGinty creates a vivid picture of the journey from boyhood to manhood and the risks and uncertainties of the choices one makes. Readers will empathize with the difficulty of finding one’s place in the world.” — Library Journal “McGinty’s work is shockingly, Joyceanly immersive. To read Town College City Road is to see your own world that much more clearly.” — Sarah Marshall, host of You’re Wrong About

To the left, a photo of the cover of TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD. To the right, two blurbs: “Personal and sweeping, honed to the marvel of the moment, this coming-of-age against the backdrop of a tech (r)evolution offers subtle critique about what we value and why—both in ourselves and others. Neither a hero nor quite an underdog, Kurt faces challenges that reflect the fragmented and fragile social structure that Millennials and Gen Z occupy.” — Alex Myers, author of Revolutionary “No one concocts a world like McGinty. This unflinching odyssey illuminates the hidden costs of ambition and the pull of home with breathtaking clarity. Town College City Road will leave readers both shattered and strangely hopeful—a brilliant, unmissable novel that cements a major literary talent.” — Chelsea Bieker, author of Madwoman and Godshot

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 15d

Next week, Jennifer Anne Moses's new book of stories, YOU'VE TOLD ME BEFORE, will be released! Many thanks to @jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social for this review: www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/youve-t...

At top, a banner reads "forthcoming September 30!" And then there's a photo of the cover of YOU'VE TOLD ME BEFORE, followed by a quote from the Jewish Book Council's review: “Refreshing. . . . Delivers the puff of hope we are all perennially desperate for. . . . It doesn’t matter that we’ve been told before. It is always good to hear it again.”—Jewish Book Council

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks to @libraryjournal.bsky.social for the wonderful review of Patrick McGinty's forthcoming novel, TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD, out tomorrow!

Read the full review: www.libraryjournal.com/review/town-...

At top, a banner reads "Coming September 23!" and then there's a photo of the cover of TOWN COLLEGE CITY ROAD, which is designed to reflect a subway map. Then a quote from the Library Journal review: “McGinty creates a vivid picture of the journey from boyhood to manhood and the risks and uncertainties of the choices one makes. Readers will empathize with the difficulty of finding one’s place in the world.”—Library Journal

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University of Wisconsin Press @uwiscpress.bsky.social · 24d

Today's football game results are in: Alabama wins, and readers will receive 24% off during our Margin of Victory Sale!

Save on books from University of Wisconsin Press and University of Alabama Press — deal expires 9/17/25.

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#OnWisconsin #BookSale #RollBadge

The Margin of Victory Sale graphic features a background of a football field with Bucky Badger repping UW and an elephant repping UA. Text reads: Margin of Victory Sale. When the Tide rolls and the Badgers charge, readers claim the sweetest victory! Save 24%. Use promo code ROLLBADGE at checkout. Expires 9/17/25. uwpress.wisc.edu and uapress.ua.edu

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