Thomas Aiello is a professor of history and Africana studies at Valdosta State University. He is the author of White Ice: Race and the Making of Atlanta Hockey and Dixieball: Race and Professional Basketball in the Deep South, 1947–1979. His most recent book Return … Continue reading Excerpt: Return of the King
UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the titles where our noses have been buried. “This month I’ve picked up another of Emily Henry’s books, Funny … Continue reading January Staff Reading List
Brad Bigelow is a writer, instructor, and editor living in Missoula, Montana. He is the editor of the Recovered Books series for Boiler House Press and has been a writer for the Neglected Books website since 2006. With more than six … Continue reading From the Desk of Brad Bigelow: In Search of Virginia Faulkner
Reviews Bakandamiya Review in Publisher’s Weekly: “Dzukogi makes potent and capacious use of myth to distill past and present.” Return of the King Review in Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “…an immersive, behind-the-scenes account of the 1970 Ali-Quarry fight in Atlanta, politician Leroy … Continue reading News & Reviews
Chisom Okafor is a Nigerian poet and clinical nutritionist. His poems have appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, Prairie Schooner, the Raven Review, the Hellebore, North Dakota Quarterly, Salt Hill, Sand Journal, the Account, Rattle, and elsewhere. His most recent book Winged Witnesses (Nebraska, 2025) was published in December. Chisom … Continue reading Excerpt: Winged Witnesses
Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in social media posts, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard’s Rockets to Goldilocks … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Star Bound
Larry C. Skogen is president emeritus of Bismarck State College, an independent historian, and a retired member of the U.S. Air Force. He is the editor of To Educate American Indians: Selected Writings from the National Educational Association’s Department of Indian Education, … Continue reading From the Desk of Larry C. Skogen: To Educate American Indians
Cover-Up directed by Mark Obehnhaus and Laura Poitras, starring Seymour Hersh, is available for streaming on Netflix. The documentary explores the life and work of Seymour Hersh, the most important, famous, and controversial journalist in the United States who uncovered … Continue reading New Netflix documentary explores the work of Seymour Hersh
Larry E. Morris is an independent writer and historian. He is the author of numerous books, including The Fate of the Corps: What Became of the Lewis and Clark Explorers After the Expedition, a History Book Club selection; The Perilous West: Seven Amazing … Continue reading Excerpt: Guns, Furs, and Gold
To help spread the word about new books, our publicity team launched the UNP Influencer Partnership in 2023. As part of the partnership, influencers can request and receive galleys (physical or e-book) or finished books of their choice. We are … Continue reading UNP Influencer Partnership: Spring/Summer 2026 titles available
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