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Our 2025 Christmas Gift Guide is now live!
Shop selected titles with 40% OFF as part of our Christmas Sale promotion for a limited time only.
Whether it's sport, folklore, music or Jane Austen you're after there's a book here for everyone on your list: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Shop selected titles with 40% OFF as part of our Christmas Sale promotion for a limited time only.
Whether it's sport, folklore, music or Jane Austen you're after there's a book here for everyone on your list: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Christmas shopping for a Janeite?
We have a wonderful range of Jane Austen titles currently with 40% OFF on our website until December 23rd. Shop now for guaranteed Christmas delivery! #JaneAusten #giftidea #booksky
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We have a wonderful range of Jane Austen titles currently with 40% OFF on our website until December 23rd. Shop now for guaranteed Christmas delivery! #JaneAusten #giftidea #booksky
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December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Christmas shopping for a Janeite?
We have a wonderful range of Jane Austen titles currently with 40% OFF on our website until December 23rd. Shop now for guaranteed Christmas delivery! #JaneAusten #giftidea #booksky
@devoney.bsky.social
@thezhm.bsky.social
We have a wonderful range of Jane Austen titles currently with 40% OFF on our website until December 23rd. Shop now for guaranteed Christmas delivery! #JaneAusten #giftidea #booksky
@devoney.bsky.social
@thezhm.bsky.social
The Punk Scholars Network 12th Annual Conference and Postgraduate Symposium
School of Music, University of Leeds
Don't miss keynote address by author of 'Turning Revolt into Style', Dr Russ Bestley's (13th December, 11am-12pm).
Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/punk-...
School of Music, University of Leeds
Don't miss keynote address by author of 'Turning Revolt into Style', Dr Russ Bestley's (13th December, 11am-12pm).
Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/punk-...
December 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Punk Scholars Network 12th Annual Conference and Postgraduate Symposium
School of Music, University of Leeds
Don't miss keynote address by author of 'Turning Revolt into Style', Dr Russ Bestley's (13th December, 11am-12pm).
Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/punk-...
School of Music, University of Leeds
Don't miss keynote address by author of 'Turning Revolt into Style', Dr Russ Bestley's (13th December, 11am-12pm).
Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/punk-...
Publishing today in North America! 🇺🇸
And one week ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday🎂
A timely deep-dive into a series of classic novels, comparing them with both historic court records and current events to show that our arguments about consent are not a new phenomenon. #booksky #JaneAusten
And one week ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday🎂
A timely deep-dive into a series of classic novels, comparing them with both historic court records and current events to show that our arguments about consent are not a new phenomenon. #booksky #JaneAusten
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Publishing today in North America! 🇺🇸
And one week ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday🎂
A timely deep-dive into a series of classic novels, comparing them with both historic court records and current events to show that our arguments about consent are not a new phenomenon. #booksky #JaneAusten
And one week ahead of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday🎂
A timely deep-dive into a series of classic novels, comparing them with both historic court records and current events to show that our arguments about consent are not a new phenomenon. #booksky #JaneAusten
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In The Observer, I’ve reviewed Songs Of Seven Dials: @tricksterprince.bsky.social’s fascinating, detailed history of the changing streets of Covent Garden through the early c20th. From race to jingoistic media to gentrification, a book full of resonances today
observer.co.uk/culture/book...
observer.co.uk/culture/book...
Lament for a lost London | The Observer
observer.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
In The Observer, I’ve reviewed Songs Of Seven Dials: @tricksterprince.bsky.social’s fascinating, detailed history of the changing streets of Covent Garden through the early c20th. From race to jingoistic media to gentrification, a book full of resonances today
observer.co.uk/culture/book...
observer.co.uk/culture/book...
We're delighted that 'Eclipsing the West' by Vince Cable has been shortlisted for this year's Westminster Book Awards: www.publishers.org.uk/tenth-westmi...
Many thanks to @publishersassoc.bsky.social.
'Eclipsing the West' is out now and available from all good bookshops. #booksky
Many thanks to @publishersassoc.bsky.social.
'Eclipsing the West' is out now and available from all good bookshops. #booksky
Tenth Westminster Book Awards shortlists revealed
The Westminster Book Awards presented by the Booksellers Association and the Publishers Association have announced this year’s shortlists. They include books from Minister for Trade Policy Sir Chris B...
www.publishers.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We're delighted that 'Eclipsing the West' by Vince Cable has been shortlisted for this year's Westminster Book Awards: www.publishers.org.uk/tenth-westmi...
Many thanks to @publishersassoc.bsky.social.
'Eclipsing the West' is out now and available from all good bookshops. #booksky
Many thanks to @publishersassoc.bsky.social.
'Eclipsing the West' is out now and available from all good bookshops. #booksky
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Postcards from 1920s and 1930s Seven Dials 2
Before there was Seven Dials Market, there were the market traders of Little Earl Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
Before there was Seven Dials Market, there were the market traders of Little Earl Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
December 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Postcards from 1920s and 1930s Seven Dials 2
Before there was Seven Dials Market, there were the market traders of Little Earl Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
Before there was Seven Dials Market, there were the market traders of Little Earl Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
Whether you're buying for a writer, artist or regular gallery-goer, we have the perfect gift! Books by @lilydunn.bsky.social, Jean Strouse and others currently 40% OFF, and much more, on our website until December 23rd, but order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery. #giftidea #booksky
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Whether you're buying for a writer, artist or regular gallery-goer, we have the perfect gift! Books by @lilydunn.bsky.social, Jean Strouse and others currently 40% OFF, and much more, on our website until December 23rd, but order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery. #giftidea #booksky
Thanks @teddyjamieson.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social for including 'Studio Electrophonique' by Jamie Taylor (@coldtapfilms.bsky.social) in their best music books of 2025.
Full list here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-heral... #booksky
Full list here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-heral... #booksky
December 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Thanks @teddyjamieson.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social for including 'Studio Electrophonique' by Jamie Taylor (@coldtapfilms.bsky.social) in their best music books of 2025.
Full list here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-heral... #booksky
Full list here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-heral... #booksky
Two FREE Sociology events this Thursday!🎤
At @manchester.ac.uk, author @scarletharris.bsky.social will be discussing her new book on what is, and isn't, being done to tackle Islamophobia in Britain.
At @glasgow.ac.uk, join @dudleymarianna.bsky.social to chat all things wind power.
At @manchester.ac.uk, author @scarletharris.bsky.social will be discussing her new book on what is, and isn't, being done to tackle Islamophobia in Britain.
At @glasgow.ac.uk, join @dudleymarianna.bsky.social to chat all things wind power.
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Two FREE Sociology events this Thursday!🎤
At @manchester.ac.uk, author @scarletharris.bsky.social will be discussing her new book on what is, and isn't, being done to tackle Islamophobia in Britain.
At @glasgow.ac.uk, join @dudleymarianna.bsky.social to chat all things wind power.
At @manchester.ac.uk, author @scarletharris.bsky.social will be discussing her new book on what is, and isn't, being done to tackle Islamophobia in Britain.
At @glasgow.ac.uk, join @dudleymarianna.bsky.social to chat all things wind power.
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My latest book Songs of Seven Dials: An intimate history of 1920s and 1930s London is currently available for £12 in the MUP Christmas 2025 sale.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
Manchester University Press - Songs of Seven Dials
Songs of Seven Dials - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of Songs of Seven Dials by Matt Houlbrook
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December 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
My latest book Songs of Seven Dials: An intimate history of 1920s and 1930s London is currently available for £12 in the MUP Christmas 2025 sale.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
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Postcards from 1920s and 1930s Seven Dials 1
Before there was Monmouth Coffee, there was Jim and Emily Kitten’s café in Great White Lion Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
Before there was Monmouth Coffee, there was Jim and Emily Kitten’s café in Great White Lion Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
December 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Postcards from 1920s and 1930s Seven Dials 1
Before there was Monmouth Coffee, there was Jim and Emily Kitten’s café in Great White Lion Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
Before there was Monmouth Coffee, there was Jim and Emily Kitten’s café in Great White Lion Street.
#London #SevenDials #CoventGarden #History #20s30s
Delighted to see Kevin Morgan's 'Serving the public' in the BBC's The Food Programme's Food Books for 2025, listen back to the programme on BBC Sounds here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
The Food Programme - The Food Books of 2025 - BBC Sounds
Leyla Kazim discusses some of the year's best food writing with Ruby Tandoh and guests.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Delighted to see Kevin Morgan's 'Serving the public' in the BBC's The Food Programme's Food Books for 2025, listen back to the programme on BBC Sounds here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
'Houlbrook describes the Covent Garden of the interwar years as being “a strange island at London’s heart”, and his Songs of Seven Dials becomes a lament to a distinct character now long erased.'
Read Luke Turner's review in the @theobserveruk.bsky.social here: observer.co.uk/culture/book...
Read Luke Turner's review in the @theobserveruk.bsky.social here: observer.co.uk/culture/book...
Lament for a lost London | The Observer
observer.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
'Houlbrook describes the Covent Garden of the interwar years as being “a strange island at London’s heart”, and his Songs of Seven Dials becomes a lament to a distinct character now long erased.'
Read Luke Turner's review in the @theobserveruk.bsky.social here: observer.co.uk/culture/book...
Read Luke Turner's review in the @theobserveruk.bsky.social here: observer.co.uk/culture/book...
We have music books for every budget this Christmas, from paperbacks for stocking fillers by @coldtapfilms.bsky.social & @djpaulette.bsky.social, to coffee table books like the Island Book of Records Volume 2. All 40% OFF in our sale until December 23rd, but order ASAP for Xmas delivery. #booksky
December 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We have music books for every budget this Christmas, from paperbacks for stocking fillers by @coldtapfilms.bsky.social & @djpaulette.bsky.social, to coffee table books like the Island Book of Records Volume 2. All 40% OFF in our sale until December 23rd, but order ASAP for Xmas delivery. #booksky
Shopping for someone who is cricket or running mad this Christmas?
Get 40% off both this biography of cricketer Clyde Walcott, and a history of ultra, mountain and trail running, as part of our Xmas sale, until December 23rd. Order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery. #giftidea #booksky
Get 40% off both this biography of cricketer Clyde Walcott, and a history of ultra, mountain and trail running, as part of our Xmas sale, until December 23rd. Order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery. #giftidea #booksky
December 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Excited to dive into my new reading material from MUP @manchesterup.bsky.social @carolinelenette.bsky.social @claireblencowe.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Excited to dive into my new reading material from MUP @manchesterup.bsky.social @carolinelenette.bsky.social @claireblencowe.bsky.social
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I’m thrilled to see this 🤩 Thank you to all of the wonderful booksellers, fellow authors, friends, colleagues and family who have championed The Housewife this year. And of course to the wonderful @manchesterup.bsky.social & @uoy-sociology.bsky.social I feel very lucky!
Best of 2025!🏆
We're thrilled to announce the four MUP books selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2025:
The return of the housewife (@emmahcasey.bsky.social)
Global Marxism
Youth and sustainable peacebuilding (@hmberents.bsky.social)
Readers and mistresses
🚀
We're thrilled to announce the four MUP books selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2025:
The return of the housewife (@emmahcasey.bsky.social)
Global Marxism
Youth and sustainable peacebuilding (@hmberents.bsky.social)
Readers and mistresses
🚀
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I’m thrilled to see this 🤩 Thank you to all of the wonderful booksellers, fellow authors, friends, colleagues and family who have championed The Housewife this year. And of course to the wonderful @manchesterup.bsky.social & @uoy-sociology.bsky.social I feel very lucky!
Best of 2025!🏆
We're thrilled to announce the four MUP books selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2025:
The return of the housewife (@emmahcasey.bsky.social)
Global Marxism
Youth and sustainable peacebuilding (@hmberents.bsky.social)
Readers and mistresses
🚀
We're thrilled to announce the four MUP books selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2025:
The return of the housewife (@emmahcasey.bsky.social)
Global Marxism
Youth and sustainable peacebuilding (@hmberents.bsky.social)
Readers and mistresses
🚀
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Best of 2025!🏆
We're thrilled to announce the four MUP books selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2025:
The return of the housewife (@emmahcasey.bsky.social)
Global Marxism
Youth and sustainable peacebuilding (@hmberents.bsky.social)
Readers and mistresses
🚀
We're thrilled to announce the four MUP books selected by @choicereviews.bsky.social as Outstanding Academic Titles for 2025:
The return of the housewife (@emmahcasey.bsky.social)
Global Marxism
Youth and sustainable peacebuilding (@hmberents.bsky.social)
Readers and mistresses
🚀
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🎉'Global Marxism: Decolonisation and Revolutionary Politics' written by Simin Fadaee, has been selected as one of CHOICE’s outstanding academic titles for 2025
@manchesterup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177988/
@manchesterup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177988/
Manchester University Press - Global Marxism
Global Marxism - Browse and buy the Paperback edition of Global Marxism by Simin Fadaee
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🎉'Global Marxism: Decolonisation and Revolutionary Politics' written by Simin Fadaee, has been selected as one of CHOICE’s outstanding academic titles for 2025
@manchesterup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177988/
@manchesterup.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526177988/
Christmas shopping for your witchy bestie, folklorist friend or someone in your life who just loves myths & legends?
Get 40% OFF these three titles (and more) on our website until December 23rd. Order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery.
#FolkloreThursday #booksky
@folklorethursday.bsky.social
Get 40% OFF these three titles (and more) on our website until December 23rd. Order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery.
#FolkloreThursday #booksky
@folklorethursday.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Christmas shopping for your witchy bestie, folklorist friend or someone in your life who just loves myths & legends?
Get 40% OFF these three titles (and more) on our website until December 23rd. Order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery.
#FolkloreThursday #booksky
@folklorethursday.bsky.social
Get 40% OFF these three titles (and more) on our website until December 23rd. Order ASAP to guarantee Christmas delivery.
#FolkloreThursday #booksky
@folklorethursday.bsky.social
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On Thursday 11 December I'm hosting a talk by @dudleymarianna.bsky.social who will present her new book, Electric Wind: An Energy History of Modern Britain, to the Economic and Social History seminar series at Glasgow University.
Kicking off at 11am in 42 Bute Gardens, room 717. All welcome.
Kicking off at 11am in 42 Bute Gardens, room 717. All welcome.
December 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
On Thursday 11 December I'm hosting a talk by @dudleymarianna.bsky.social who will present her new book, Electric Wind: An Energy History of Modern Britain, to the Economic and Social History seminar series at Glasgow University.
Kicking off at 11am in 42 Bute Gardens, room 717. All welcome.
Kicking off at 11am in 42 Bute Gardens, room 717. All welcome.
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Today I opened a box... of me!!!
☠️👽👻👹🧜♂️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Queer As Folklore is back in shops and available online from @manchesterup.bsky.social!
☠️👽👻👹🧜♂️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Queer As Folklore is back in shops and available online from @manchesterup.bsky.social!
December 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Today I opened a box... of me!!!
☠️👽👻👹🧜♂️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Queer As Folklore is back in shops and available online from @manchesterup.bsky.social!
☠️👽👻👹🧜♂️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Queer As Folklore is back in shops and available online from @manchesterup.bsky.social!
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If you're after a festive gift or want to treat yourself @manchesterup.bsky.social are offering a 40% discount on Songs of Seven Dials at the moment.
A new history of London and the 1920s and 1930s for the knockdown price of £12: what's not to like?
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
A new history of London and the 1920s and 1930s for the knockdown price of £12: what's not to like?
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
December 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If you're after a festive gift or want to treat yourself @manchesterup.bsky.social are offering a 40% discount on Songs of Seven Dials at the moment.
A new history of London and the 1920s and 1930s for the knockdown price of £12: what's not to like?
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
A new history of London and the 1920s and 1930s for the knockdown price of £12: what's not to like?
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526181954/
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Offer runs until 23 Dec, though you'll need to order by 17 Dec to guarantee delivery by Christmas if you're in the UK.
There are loads of other lovely books in the @manchesterup.bsky.social Christmas Gift Guide 2025 as well
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
There are loads of other lovely books in the @manchesterup.bsky.social Christmas Gift Guide 2025 as well
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Christmas Gift Guide 2025 - Manchester University Press
All of the titles below are included in our Christmas Sale promotion, shop with 40% off until the 23rd December 2025. Simply click the covers to shop, discount applies automatically at checkout. If yo...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Offer runs until 23 Dec, though you'll need to order by 17 Dec to guarantee delivery by Christmas if you're in the UK.
There are loads of other lovely books in the @manchesterup.bsky.social Christmas Gift Guide 2025 as well
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
There are loads of other lovely books in the @manchesterup.bsky.social Christmas Gift Guide 2025 as well
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
On the latest episode of the @vulgarhistory.bsky.social author @thezhm.bsky.social discusses how her research into regency novels revealed a quiet feminist movement that still resonates today.
Listen on Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
'Courting Disaster' is out now! #booksky
Listen on Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
'Courting Disaster' is out now! #booksky
The Regency Era and Consent
Podcast Episode · Vulgar History: Regency Era · 12/03/2025 · 1h 6m
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December 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On the latest episode of the @vulgarhistory.bsky.social author @thezhm.bsky.social discusses how her research into regency novels revealed a quiet feminist movement that still resonates today.
Listen on Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
'Courting Disaster' is out now! #booksky
Listen on Apple Podcasts here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
'Courting Disaster' is out now! #booksky