Tom Dark

Catching up on @poltheoryother.bsky.social and reminded of the continued relevance of @aerond.bsky.social analysis of the 'reckless opportunists' in the formation of today's political class (manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526127280/)

Congrats Fraser! Everyone loves a hot compost

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉

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Yeah tbf the line-up had more historians than I remembered...and some decent non-historians too. Just perhaps limited by the imaginations of the funders.

Huge congratulations to Rogelio Luque-Lora, we are delighted to be the publisher of ‘LAND: A History of Belonging’ and can't wait to share it with readers! #booksky

Yeah the historians brought the only interesting stuff for sure.

Same cast, different timezone: beyond-neoliberalism.org

Are we falling out of love with nonfiction? In the early 2020s, readers flocked to books to explain political turbulence. But is the world now too grim to read about – and are podcasters taking the place of authors?

Lots going on here that I agree with on non-fiction's struggles: Attention economy issues, templated unimaginative books, a very diverse category that doesn't always serve its readers or writers well to be grouped under, but fundamentally a vital human pursuit: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...

Looks beautiful and can't wait to read Ewan!

Publishers should be given free access to the top books of the year lists in all newspapers and magazines.

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Immigration, Policy and Protest 22 October 18.30 online with Michaela Benson, Aleksandra Lewicki, Fizza Qureshi, Aaron Winter The Sociological Review Foundation

TOMORROW: Immigration, Policy & Protest – an urgent conversation on Britain’s politics of #immigration.

🎙️ Hear from Fizza Qureshi @migrantsrights.bsky.social and @michaelacbenson.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @aleksandralewicki.bsky.social
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Dirtbag Dreams - Book Launch & Talk with Author Carl Morris (Pre Event Run) Join us for a wild ride as we dive deep into the world of dirtbag dreams with author Carl Morris - it's gonna be one for the books!

Come join us at Track Brewing Co in #Manchester as we celebrate the launch of Dirtbag Dreams with author Carl Morris.

Fascinating stories, insightful discussions, and of course, great beer. You can also join us for a pre-event run!

Tickets on sale now: tinyurl.com/z7huw27v #booksky #running

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Early days but I certainly hope this view continues

Looking forward to an evening of Folklore tonight at @waterstones.bsky.social (Leeds)

Really pleased we could make this happen.

Call for book proposals!

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Share widely, new job anyone? I can confidently say this is a great role!

Embracing the sunny vibes down at MMU today @manchesterup.bsky.social

DEADLINE

Tomorrow is the final day to send in your pitches in for ISSUE #2 (Climate Frontiers)!

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Massive congrats @djpaulette.bsky.social!
Delighted this book is getting the recognition it deserves.

Pub quiz promotional image. Text reads: Weds 23 April 7:30pm, post-BSA conference, The Salutation Arms, Manchester M15 6ED

Looking for something to do in Manchester this evening after #BSA2025?

We're co-hosting a free pub quiz alongside The Sociological Review, UoM & MMU🍻

⏰7:30pm
📍The Salutation Arms
🏆 Books, choc & other prizes up for grabs

Conference attendees, students & sociology enthusiasts welcome!

'This fascinating new biography showcases the ways women have fought to assert themselves in the wild.'

Wildly different by @sarahjlonsdale.bsky.social is this week's One to Read in @thetimes.com Environment newsletter.

Out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #nature #biography

Paperback Presence is out on Tuesday! Pre-order now to avoid disappointment*.

*This clearly depends on your expectations but why not order one just in case you regret not doing so later.

I couldn't be more excited and proud to share our Autumn/Winter 2025 catalogue. Packed with fantastic non-fiction titles with real gravity and style.

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh Companies claim this is ‘fair use’. I think it’s a digital heist

I agree with Toby here. Lots to be concerned about with LLM training from copyrighted material. I expect a lot of LBF chat around this issue. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Really looking forward to this launch and seeing this book out in the world. Come along Newcastle folk!

JOB OPPORTUNITY: the Sociological Review Foundation is hiring an Editorial Officer to manage the journal’s review process and support the Editor-in-Chief and team of editors.

Applicants must be based in, and eligible to work in, the UK. Deadline to apply: 17 February.

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