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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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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
The Printed Word Reviews interviewed Casemate's Lauren Stead about our ALA booth!

Watch here 🎥: https://tinyurl.com/2793h7pz
Printed Word Reviews at ALA with Lauren Stead (Brookline Books)
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July 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Our last, but certainly not least, author in our #ALAAC25 lineup will be at the Brookline Books booth Sunday morning, starting at 10am! Peter Schmitz will be signing copies of his debut book, Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia.

For more info: https://cdmcd.co/5nEwLj
June 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This Saturday afternoon, Sheilah Vance will be signing copies of her book, Threshold to Valley Forge, over in Booth 2130 in #ALAAC25 Library Marketplace, from 230 to 330pm. Swing by for your signed copy before supplies run out!

More Info: https://cdmcd.co/YKJZPY
June 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our second author in our #ALAAC25 lineup is author of Tinicum & Eastwick, Will Caverly! He'll be at our booth in the Library Marketplace bright and early Saturday. Don't miss out if you want a signed copy!

Learn More: https://cdmcd.co/bRQWzJ
June 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Jennifer Green is kicking off our ALA adventure this Friday night starting at 530pm in the Library Marketplace. Jenn will be signing copies of both volumes of her Dark History of Penn's Woods. Swing by our booth for your copies while supplies last! #ALAAC25

Learn more: https://cdmcd.co/RxpGy4
June 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Check out this month's Brookline Book News, where we go over our latest book just in time for July Fourth and our big plans for ALA's Annual Meeting later this week!

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/cu4t6zut
June 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We are so excited for this book to come out!

Click the link below to Pre-Order your copy today!
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June 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Rain or shine, we're showing up to rep local history reads!
June 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
More award winners coming out of Brookline! Threshold to Valley Forge was a Finalist for 2025's Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Regional Nonfiction category!

Available now at your favorite local book store or through our Brookline Books website: https://tinyurl.com/tx766ucx
June 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We had a blast this past weekend at the Haverford Heritage Festival on Sunday! The weather was perfect and we had our full selection of books for sale about the Greater Delaware Valley history. Missed us? Don't worry, we're attending the upcoming Haddonfield Skirmish in New Jersey! 1/2🧵
June 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM