A nonfiction book list for suggested reading this Presidents’ Day. Affection and Trust is a riveting collection that follows Harry S. Truman and Dean Acheson, two giants of the post–World War II period who were primarily responsible for the Marshall Plan … Continue reading Reading List: Presidents’ Day
This Valentine’s Day, UNP’s Marketeers are talking about some favorite backlist books we love. Which ones have you read? Gang of One: Memoirs of a Red Guard by Fen Shen “I love this book because the author’s escape from China … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: Books We Love
Books by and about the millions of refugees and immigrants who have helped build America. The Mayans Among Us: Migrant Women and Meatpacking on the Great Plains by Ann L. Sittig and Martha Florinda González “I wish this were required reading … Continue reading Reading List: Books by and about Refugees and Immigrants in America
January Staff Reading List UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the books where our noses have been buried. Crackpot The Obsessions of John … Continue reading What We’re Reading
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this list of books highlights the Civil Rights movement in America. The Struggle in Black and Brown: African American and Mexican American Relations during the Civil Rights Era Edited and with … Continue reading Reading List: Civil Rights in America
The Jewish Publication Society has been publishing thoughtful and thought-provoking books in Jewish literature and history for more than 125 years. This list highlights some of their new and noteworthy titles. Thinking About the Torah by Kenneth Seeskin In defiance … Continue reading Reading List: Jewish Books for the New Year
December Staff Reading List UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the books where our noses have been buried. Do Not Say We Have … Continue reading What We’re Reading
After a day of braving the cold to shop for gifts or groceries for a fantastic holiday meal, there’s nothing better than curling up at home with a warm blanket and a good book. Here are a few cool suggestions … Continue reading Reading List: Wintry Reads
As the largest and most diversified press between Chicago and California, the University of Nebraska Press is best known for publishing works in Native studies, history, sports, anthropology, geography, American studies, and creative works. In celebration of the press’s seventy-fifth anniversary, the staff has selected … Continue reading 75 Significant Books, Part Ten
‘Tis the season for holiday gift guides! Dig into our backlist for perfect books for all the distinct personalities in your family. For your uncle who moonlights as a football historian: The NFL, Year One: The 1970 Season and the Dawn of Modern … Continue reading Reading List: Holiday Gift Guide
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