University of Nebraska Press title In the Mind’s Eye by Elizabeth Dodd was featured on the NET Radio program “All About Books” yesterday.

To listen to Otis Young and Charles Stephen discuss Dodd’s critically acclaimed collection of nature essays, visit the NET Radio podcast page (then click on the Feb. 5 link under “All About Books”).

In other news, each year The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (formerly the Cowboy Hall of Fame) selects an Outstanding Western Novel of the year. The 2008 winner is UNP title Jackalope Dreams, by Mary Clearman Blew.

Set in Montana, Jackalope Dreams is the coming-of-age story of a not-especially-young woman and aspiring artist named Corey.

As part of the award, Blew receives an invitation to a gala at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in April. She’ll also receive a bronze sculputer titled "Wrangler."

What are you doing tomorrow at 7 a.m.? If you’re in the mood for sports, soccer and book talk, tune into "Only a Game" on NET Radio (91.1 FM), where host (and UNP author) Bill Littlefield will interview John Turnbull, editor of the UNP title The Global Game, a collection of soccer writing.

Have a great weekend!