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If you are searching for new local history books publishing today, this release highlights some of the most meaningful additions to the genre.

In this blog post we will introduce the most anticipated new local history books publishing today and explain why these releases matter. From thoroughly researched narratives to captivating personal stories, each book brings something unique to the table. These releases not only preserve valuable historical knowledge but also celebrate the diversity and resilience of the communities they portray. If you are searching for local history books that educate inspire and connect you to the people and places around you then this is your guide to the best new releases available now.

We are excited to introduce the first batch of new books publishing in 2026, marking the beginning of a year filled with fresh ideas, new voices, and compelling stories. This initial release reflects our continued commitment to quality, creativity, and meaningful reading experiences across a wide range of genres.

Today marks our final release day of the year, and we’re determined to end it with a bang! As your favorite local publisher, we’ve saved some of our most exciting titles for this very moment, bringing you fresh voices, bold stories, and inspiring ideas to carry you into the new year. There’s no better way to close out the season and set the tone for what’s ahead than by diving into a stack of brand-new books.

On December 1, 1913, Henry Ford installed the first moving assembly line for the mass production of an entire automobile at his Highland Park plant, slashing the time needed to build a car from more than 12 hours to just one hour and 33 minutes. It was a moment that would transform not just the automobile industry, but the very nature of work itself.

From global flavors that reimagine the harvest feast to creative approaches for small gatherings, minimalist kitchens, or plant-based tables, these books will help you create a Thanksgiving that's memorable for all the right reasons. So put down that can of cranberry sauce (or don't, we're not judging) and discover some fresh inspiration for the holiday table.

After 66 grueling days at sea, the passengers aboard the Mayflower must have felt overwhelming relief when, on November 19, 1620, they finally sighted the coastline of present-day Cape Cod

On November 13, 1933, workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin, Minnesota launched what may have been the first sit-down strike in American history, a bold action that would help set the stage for the explosive labor militancy of the New Deal era.

There's something special about holding a book that tells the story of where you live, the streets you walk, the buildings you pass, the people who came before. Today, we're thrilled to unveil our latest collection of local history titles, each one a carefully researched journey into the moments, movements, and memories that shaped our community.

As the leaves finish their annual transformation and we enter this reflective season between harvest and holidays, we're proud to release new titles that illuminate the hidden corners of our local past. November has always been a month for remembering, from historical commemorations to family gatherings, and these books offer fresh ways to understand the communities that shaped us.

Halloween as we know it today, with its trick-or-treating, jack-o'-lanterns, and elaborate costumes, is quintessentially American. Yet this beloved autumn holiday has a fascinating history that spans centuries and continents, transforming from ancient Celtic traditions into the multi-billion dollar celebration we enjoy every October 31st.

Every community has layers of history waiting to be peeled back, tales of triumph and tragedy, pioneers and rebels, forgotten landmarks and lost neighborhoods that shaped the places we live today. Today we bring you a new collection of local history books that shine a light on these hidden chapters, offering readers the chance to become time travelers in their own towns and cities. 

From Sleepy Hollow to early sci-fi experiments, explore the truth behind the tales that still haunt us. Save 25% through Halloween night.

History isn’t just something that lives in textbooks, it’s in the streets we walk, the buildings we pass, and the stories we’ve inherited from those who came before us. Today, we're proud to announce a new set of titles, each one offering a vivid, detailed, and often surprising look into the local past.

Every second Monday in October, the United States observes a federal holiday that has become increasingly controversial. Columbus Day, established to honor Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, tells a story that is far more complex (and troubling)  than the heroic narrative many Americans learned in school. At the heart of this complexity lies a profound irony: Columbus died believing he had reached Asia, never realizing he had encountered two continents previously unknown to Europeans, and the Indigenous peoples he met paid a catastrophic price for his confusion.

On October 10, 1899, African-American inventor Isaac R. Johnson received U.S. Patent No. 634,823 for an innovative bicycle frame design. In an era when cycling was transforming American transportation and culture, Johnson's contribution represented both a significant technical achievement and a testament to the ingenuity of Black inventors who often worked against considerable odds during the Jim Crow era.

On the evening of October 8, 1871, a fire broke out in a barn on Chicago's west side that would become one of the most catastrophic urban disasters in American history.

Every town has its secrets, stories whispered across generations, hidden in old buildings, or buried in forgotten newspapers. Today, a fresh wave of local history books is hitting the shelves, offering new perspectives on familiar places and uncovering the untold tales that shaped them.