Author copies arrived today! And pre-orders are open until June 15, so head on over to Sheila-Na-Gig to get discounted pricing.
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Reputation of the Southern Historical Association in 1949: "Indeed, some African American historians referred to it as the Confederate Historical Association, and few if any ever attended."
—John Hope Franklin, "Mirror to America"
I went from reading a few books a year to around one a week. I wanted to write down how I got there, how it involved rethinking my relationship to attention, and why I believe reading books can heal your brain. I hope this gives you something useful! johnpaulbrammer.substack.com/p/how-i-lear...
Today someone sent me a submission addressed to the wrong press, and then immediately corrected themselves and offered to send me "a can of excellent glazed pecans" as an apology. I am utterly charmed. Never change, academic authors.
Wherein Constance Squires reads from LOW APRIL SUN, a Finalist for the 2025 BIG OTHER Book Award for Fiction and the 2025 BIG OTHER Readers’ Choice Award!
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Cc: @oupress.bsky.social and @bigothermag.bsky.social