Lance Pettitt’s The Last Bohemian: Brian Desmond Hurst, Irish Film, British Cinema was reviewed in the Times Literary Supplement. “Pettitt’s heartfelt admiration for his subject shines through, and with good reason.”—Times Literary Supplement
Marcia Lynx Qualey, author, translator, and editor of ArabLit, moderated a conversation on the art and challenge of carrying literature from the edge of the Arab world across linguistic and geographical boundaries. Participants: Marilyn Booth, translator of Honey Hunger, winner of the 2025 Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation Zia Ahmed, translator of The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman Bushra Khalfan, author of Dilshad, shortlisted for the 2022 International Prize for Arabic Fiction
Alan Haft discusses Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano. He vividly describes the powerful story of 16-year-old Harry Haft’s survival in the Nazi concentration camps, a survival dependent on his ability to fight and win concentration camp boxing matches. Haft’s story is now a major motion picture. View book talk Alan Scott Haft is the eldest son of Harry Haft. He graduated from Queens College and received his J.D. from the University of Miami Law School.
Chuck D’Imperio welcomes you into his home for our first virtual book talk on his latest book Open House: 35 Historic Upstate New York Homes. Sit back, relax, and tour some of Upstate New York’s most famous and “off the beaten path” homes from the comfort of your home. View book talk Chuck D’Imperio is the author of several books on Upstate New York including: Unknown Museums of Upstate New York A Taste of Upstate New York
“Khayyat’s monograph is refreshing in its unorthodox and cross-disciplinary choice of objects and methodological approach.” Now available, War Remains: Ruination and Resistance in Lebanon by Yasmine Khayyat examines the aesthetics of ruination and resistance in contemporary Lebanese cultural productions. Read the full review
Watch now! Co-authors Scott Pitoniak and Rick Burton discuss the creation of Forever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University. They have also been have been featured on NewsChannel 9’s Bridge Street and CNY Central, and NewsRadio 570 WSYR. Also, listen to the Syracuse Sports Podcast features a conversation with the authors. Syracuse.com’s Brent Axe chats with Burton and Pitoniak about the four-year process to write the book, some of the stories people may not know about Syracuse University, the school’s rich sports history and the one name who would have to be on SU’s Mt. Rushmore.
This Is the Ultimate Book for Running Fans
Roger Robinson’s ‘When Running Made History’ sets a new standard for books about the sport
When Running Made History is a A Must-Read! “Like a glass of fine single-malt scotch, Robinson’s work is to be savoured; pleasant memories will linger long after the last chapter is finished. But there’s nothing elitist about it. Like a great beer, When Running Made History fizzes with energy and love of the sport.” —Running Room Magazine
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to their readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view. Click here to read the full article in the WIA Report Click here for more information on this book