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June Staff Reading List

June 30, 2026June 29, 2026 univnebpress

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 received a copy of No-No Boy by John Okada … Continue reading June Staff Reading List

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Unearth a Story: Lincoln Summer Reading Challenge

June 26, 2026June 23, 2026 univnebpress

UNP is taking part in Lincoln City Libraries’ annual Summer Reading Challenge. To complete the challenge, you’ll need to read for 10 hours and keep track of your reading time, complete 8 of the 20 activities, and visit the Library four … Continue reading Unearth a Story: Lincoln Summer Reading Challenge

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Reading List: The FIFA World Cup

June 11, 2026June 9, 2026 univnebpress

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two matches in Group A: Mexico vs. South Africa at 3:00 p.m. (EST) and South Korea vs. Czechia at 10:00 p.m. (EST)! This year’s world cup is bigger than ever with … Continue reading Reading List: The FIFA World Cup

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Cover of "Frontier Comrades: From the Fur Trade to the Ford Car."

Reading List: Pride

June 9, 2026June 4, 2026 univnebpress

From a critical exploration of what it means to be a legible body in Queer Embodiment, to Hell-Bent for Leather’s deep dive into the ways sex and sexuality are imagined in “weird” western media, this year’s pride reading list highlights … Continue reading Reading List: Pride

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May Staff Reading List

May 29, 2026May 27, 2026 univnebpress

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 started reading Special Places, Sacred Circles: A Memoir by … Continue reading May Staff Reading List

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No Longer Grazing: The Removal of Bison from Montana

May 28, 2026June 1, 2026 univnebpress

“On the plains it is often said that bison is such an important resource that all life is organized around this species and its by-products” (Bamforth 1988; Wedel 1986). —Foragers of the Terminal Pleistocene in North America On May 8, … Continue reading No Longer Grazing: The Removal of Bison from Montana

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Reading List: New in Baseball

May 14, 2026May 11, 2026 univnebpress

From now until Friday, June 12, save 40% on all baseball books. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of our latest baseball titles which uncover little-known aspects of America’s favorite pastime. Ford Frick offers a re-evaluation of … Continue reading Reading List: New in Baseball

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April Staff Reading List

April 30, 2026April 28, 2026 univnebpress

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 finished reading Slow Guillotine by Teo Rivera-Dundas, which follows … Continue reading April Staff Reading List

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Cover of "Nine Persimmons." by Kerry James Evans. The Backwaters Prize in Poetry Honorable Mention.

Reading List: National Poetry Month

April 10, 2026April 3, 2026 univnebpress

There is not a particle of life which does not bear poetry within it —Gustave Flaubert To celebrate National Poetry Month, we’re showcasing a variety of collections from poets around the globe. Join us in celebrating by trying out a … Continue reading Reading List: National Poetry Month

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March Staff Reading List

March 31, 2026March 27, 2026 univnebpress

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 been reading The Midnight Shift, a vampire murder … Continue reading March Staff Reading List

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