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Siobhan Poole

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Senior Commissioning Editor for Medieval Studies, Premodern History and Law at Manchester University Press. She/her

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Spotlight on Andrew W. M. Smith – SSFH

I was interviewed by the French History Network blog about my new @manchesterup.bsky.social book, 'Make cheese not war'. It was an ace opportunity to reflect on the lifecycle of a book project, personal encounters, research-led teaching (& vice versa) & more

frenchhistorysociety.co.uk/6838/

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04.03.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Our Queer and Trans Histories series is seeking proposals! We welcome works spanning premodern to modern eras, global perspectives, and across genders and sexualities, it explores intersections of age, race, class, religion, disability, and more.

manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer...

26.02.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new Queer and Trans Histories series is seeking proposals for works that expand the field, uncover overlooked topics, and reimagines how these histories are told.

Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer...

#LGBTQHistoryMonth

27.02.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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We're marking Women’s History Month, celebrating women's voices & stories that have shaped our world.

Our reading list highlights trailblazers whose work continues to inspire and challenge us. Shop now with 30% OFF before 31st March here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/03... #booksky

02.03.2026 09:06 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Lying Abroad - Carol Chillington Rutter, at Heffers Bookshop Join Carol Chillington Rutter, in conversation with Dr Giulia Boitani, to discuss her brand new book 'Lying Abroad' on the 26th of February.

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Join author Carol Chillington Rutter at Heffers Bookshop where she'll be in conversation with Dr Giulia Boitani (@cam.ac.uk) about her acclaimed new book 'Lying Abroad'.

Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lying-abro...
#Cambridge #booksky

20.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at #RenSA26 this weekend!

Stop by table 210 to discuss your next book proposal with Senior Commissioning Editor @mlhouston.bsky.social

Check out our #RenaissanceStudies reading list for instructions on how to claim *30% off* all MUP books! manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/01...

20.02.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The maverick β€˜sent to lie abroad for his country’ Henry Wotton was a one-time exile who found favour with King James and made a risky move that may have saved Europe from war

"Wotton's larger than life personality shines through. And his eventful story serves as a timely reminder of the risks a ruler takes when he appoints a maverick as his overseas representative."

'Lying abroad' reviewed in @thetimes.com: www.thetimes.com/culture/book...

'Lying abroad' is out now.

23.02.2026 09:31 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Caroline Aherne was one of the most influential and beloved of British comedians. In this new book @arghkid.bsky.social explores her comedic artistry and creative legacy.

Pre-order with 25% OFF on @waterstones.bsky.social before 20th February. #WPreorder #booksky

18.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Publishing in March! πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

'A queer scrapbook' vividly illustrates the diversity of LGBTIQ+ lives across Britain and Ireland since the Second World War. πŸ“–

Pre-order before the 28th Feb to get 30% OFF, just enter code LGBT30 at checkout on our website.
@lgbthm.bsky.social #booksky

09.02.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'A Queer Scrapbook' is a treasure trove of LGBTIQ+ histories from across Britain and Ireland. Packed with material, the book explores urban, rural and regional queer life since 1945.

Meet two of the editors at @queerbritain.bsky.social on March 11th, tickets here: www.outsavvy.com/event/32181/...

06.02.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This LGBT+ History Month, pick up a celebration of queer history like you've never seen it before. To truly understand who queer people are today, we must confront the twisted tales of the past.

30% off as part of our @lgbthm.bsky.social promotion until 28th Feb.
@sachacoward.bsky.social #booksky

04.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every February we mark LGBT+ History Month, celebrating the rich and complex stories and histories of queer people.

Our new reading list brings together books that uncover hidden lives, and place queer people where they have always been: at the heart of social, political, and cultural history.

02.02.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Did I mention my first book is coming out in May?
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29.01.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still not set on your historical read to kick start 2026? We're currently offering 40% OFF our entire roster of titles, both trade and academic.

Available until 31st January 2026. Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/01...

27.01.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Some excellent things here. Just snapped up Mrs Dalloway:
Biography of a Novel by Mark Hussey which I've had my eye on for a bit.

27.01.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Some bargains here, the MUP trade list is ridiculous.

27.01.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Holocaust-era songs composed in Nazi ghettos published for first time in English - Jewish News

Translated from Yiddish into English for the first time, this historic collection documents experiences of Jews attempting to survive Nazi persecution.
'Out of the depths' on Jewish News today: www.jewishnews.co.uk/holocaust-er...
#HolocaustMemorialDay #booksky

27.01.2026 14:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The CFP for the Gender & Medieval Studies conference 2026 is now LIVE! The theme is Gender & Creativity. The conf will be held in Oxford, 8-10 Sept, abstracts due to me by 13 April. Full details on the GMS website (artwork by @hellomizk.bsky.social) medievalgender.co.uk/2026-oxford/

25.01.2026 10:22 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6
Paperback edition of Duncan Hardy, "Law, Society and Political Culture in Late Medieval and Reformation Germany."

Paperback edition of Duncan Hardy, "Law, Society and Political Culture in Late Medieval and Reformation Germany."

New book mail yesterday, @hrehistorian.bsky.social's translation of collected documents from medieval & Reformation Germany, via the @manchesterup.bsky.social 40% off sale: πŸ˜ƒ πŸ“— manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/ #MedievalSky #EarlyModern

24.01.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Starting 2026 on a high note at the BSECS Conference in the beautiful Pembroke College, Oxford.

Pictured: Ben Jackson holding his 2025 work 'Material masculinities'.

There's still time to claim 30% discount on our BSECs Reading List: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/01...

13.01.2026 10:51 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

With a big thanks to @benltjackson.bsky.social for being a good sport and letting me snap him with his book! 😊

13.01.2026 12:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My book haul from #BSECS2026 is now materially present on my bookshelf. Exciting times ahead. Thanks to all of the wonderful exhibiting publishers including @manchesterup.bsky.social & @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social

09.01.2026 19:14 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BSECS 2026
7-9 January, Pembroke College Oxford

We’re so looking forward to attending the BSECS Annual Conference, Europe’s leading event dedicated to the history, culture, and literature of the long eighteenth century.

Find out more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/bsecs...

06.01.2026 11:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How do we know Shakespeare was Shakespeare?

Historian Susan Amussen traces William Shakespeare’s life through early modern England to show how a glover’s son could have become the world’s greatest author.

Publishing March 2026, available to pre-order now.
#booksky #Shakespeare #history

06.01.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#BSECS2026 is here! We’ve put together a reading list of key eighteenth‑century titles and they’re 30% off until 31 Jan.

Meet our Commissioning Editor, Siobhan Poole, to chat about our latest books and publishing with us.

Explore the list: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/01...

07.01.2026 07:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! πŸŽ‰

To celebrate the start of a new year, we are currently offering 40% OFF EVERY SINGLE BOOK on our website, until 31st January 2026.

Head to our website (link in bio) to shop now.
#booksky

05.01.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 21
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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

04.12.2025 18:24 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

02.12.2025 11:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 7
Me, in a merman t-shirt holding a box of the paperback version of my book Queer As Folklore!

Me, in a merman t-shirt holding a box of the paperback version of my book Queer As Folklore!

Today I opened a box... of me!!!

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Queer As Folklore is back in shops and available online from @manchesterup.bsky.social!

04.12.2025 11:04 πŸ‘ 298 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3