November is not even halfway over and it’s already been a jam-packed, eventful month. For example, we’ve got kind of a big secret we’ve been holding on to for this month: both of Brookline’s November releases have hit warehouse shelves early!
If you were looking to get your hands on either Mystery and Marvel or Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia later this month, then continue reading on to find out how you can get ahold of early copies of these books for 25% off.
The Mysterious Marvels of the 1876 Exposition
One of our November books is the long-awaited Mystery and Marvel by John H. Hepp, IV, who takes readers along to explore the marvels of America’s first world’s fair that took place in Philadelphia during the 1876 centennial.
Using narratives from fair-goers, Mystery and Marvel examines the technological enthusiasm of Victorian society at Philadelphia’s World’s Fair and the resulting transition from agricultural republic to industrial empire.
John Henry Hepp, IV is professor emeritus of history at Wilkes University and was born and raised in the greater Philadelphia area. He’s always had an interested in the Centennial since childhood, when his grandparents would tell him stories of the fair when they drove through Fairmount Park.
You can still order Mystery and Marvel for its preorder discount of 25% off using offer code 25HEPP when you order through Brookline Books!
Seeking Dramatic & Theatrical Adventures
Our other big November read is Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia by Peter Schmitz! This book is also available early and for 25% off when you order through Brookline Books using offer code 25PESC until its official pub date on November 30th!
Adventures in Theater History offers a collection of true stories and fascinating facets of Philadelphia’s rich history in the performing arts, from the founding of the city to the current day.
Peter Schmitz is an actor and theater historian who is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Temple University Theater Department and host of the similarly named podcast, Adventures in Theater History.
Previewing Philadelphia
Published last month, Raising Philadelphia takes the reader through a critical moment in American history to bring to life the vibrancy of Philadelphia as it rose up to become America’s first great city.
Preview an excerpt, check out the tables of contents, and then order your copy wherever fine books are sold, including Brookline Books’ own website!
