We’re excited to participate in #ReadingAfrica Week, an annual celebration of African Literature, sponsored by Catalyst Press! The campaign was created “to bring attention to writers who are doing diverse and genre-spanning work from every corner of the African continent.” … Continue reading Reading List: #ReadingAfrica Week
Happy Holidays from the University of Nebraska Press! Remember, for the rest of the year, until December 31, 2023, our entire catalog is available for 50% OFF! This sale includes over 4,000 books, so there’s something for everyone. Once you’ve found the … Continue reading Holiday Book Sale 2023
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. “I’ve been reading some UNP books this month to celebrate … Continue reading November Staff Reading List
The following is a letter from Jane Ferreyra, director of the University of Nebraska Press. Happy fall from the University of Nebraska Press! Our thanks to you, the authors, friends, supporters, and customers of the University of Nebraska Press (UNP)! … Continue reading A Word from UNP’s Director: The FY22-23 Annual Report
The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is often known as the Festival of Lights. During a time when so many of us are looking for rays of light amid darkness, The Jewish Publication Society is proud to make the richness, vibrancy, and … Continue reading Hanukkah Sale with The Jewish Publication Society
The National Willa Cather Center is celebrating acclaimed American novelist Willa Cather’s 150th birthday with a series of special events to mark the occasion! 2023 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours, along with the … Continue reading Upcoming Events for Willa Cather’s 150th Birthday
Scott D. Seligman is a writer and historian. He is the national award-winning author of numerous books, including The Great Kosher Meat War of 1902: Immigrant Housewives and the Riots That Shook New York City (Potomac, 2020), The Third Degree: … Continue reading Excerpt: Murder in Manchuria
Nonfiction November is a month-long nonfiction reading initiative meant to encourage readers to enjoy as much nonfiction as possible during November, and to incorporate more nonfiction reading into your TBR pile throughout the year. Below we’ve curated a reading list … Continue reading Nonfiction November Reading List
ICYMI Van Jensen’s Godfall was picked up by Imagine TV “The Hollywood Reporter reported last week that Jensen’s book was the subject of a bidding war that featured north of 10 other potential buyers before it was acquired by Imagine, a company … Continue reading News & Reviews
During times of joy and times of distress, the Bible has been a constant companion for Jews across the globe. To ensure the accessibility of Bible translations, Bible commentaries, and other classics, JPS is proud to make this material available … Continue reading JPS Bible and Bible Commentary Sale
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