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News & Reviews

June 17, 2026June 12, 2026 univnebpress

ICYMI  UNP named INDIE Publisher of the Year by Foreword Magazine! Reviews Dear Diaspora Review in Verbatim: “One cannot help but empathize with the young Suzi of the beginning—she is in all parts true, heartfelt, and honest, and she succeeds in painting a … Continue reading News & Reviews

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Cover of "Spitballer: Stan Coveleski and the 1920 Cleveland Indians."

Excerpt: Spitballer

June 15, 2026June 10, 2026 univnebpress

William C. Kashatus is a historian, educator, and the author of more than twenty books, including Blue-Eyed Soul Brother, Lefty and Tim, and Jackie and Campy: The Untold Story of Their Rocky Relationship and the Breaking of Baseball’s Color Line. His most recent book … Continue reading Excerpt: Spitballer

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Cover of "The Land of Sand and Cotton: Texas, Workingmen, and Professional Baseball in 1888" by William H. Brewster

Excerpt: The Land of Sand and Cotton

May 25, 2026May 21, 2026 univnebpress

William H. Brewster is a writer, a former financial services executive, and a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a cryptologic linguist. He is the author of The Workingman’s Game: Waverly, New York, the Twin Tiers and the Making of Modern … Continue reading Excerpt: The Land of Sand and Cotton

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UNP Books on NetGalley

May 12, 2026May 7, 2026 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to be on NetGalley’s publisher list. NetGalley is a digital platform that helps authors and publishers promote digital review copies to book reviewers and other publishing industry professionals. Join the online reader community here! … Continue reading UNP Books on NetGalley

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April Sales 2026

April 15, 2026April 8, 2026 univnebpress

Save on a number of titles this spring with the following sales. Whether you’re looking for books to join you at the ballpark or the picnic, we’ve got your TBR covered, rain or shine. Click the links below to browse … Continue reading April Sales 2026

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UNP Books on NetGalley

April 9, 2026May 1, 2026 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to be on NetGalley’s publisher list. NetGalley is a digital platform that helps authors and publishers promote digital review copies to book reviewers and other publishing industry professionals. Join the online reader community here! … Continue reading UNP Books on NetGalley

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UNP Books on NetGalley

March 5, 2026March 2, 2026 univnebpress

The University of Nebraska Press is proud to be on NetGalley’s publisher list. NetGalley is a digital platform that helps authors and publishers promote digital review copies to book reviewers and other publishing industry professionals. Join the online reader community here! … Continue reading UNP Books on NetGalley

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UNP at the 33nd Annual NINE Spring Training Conference

March 4, 2026February 27, 2026 univnebpress

Today, March 4, through Friday, March 6, UNP will be at the 33nd Annual NINE Spring Training Conference! The Spring Training Conference is a multi-disciplinary academic conference, featuring presentations on a wide range of baseball topics, including history, analytics, law, … Continue reading UNP at the 33nd Annual NINE Spring Training Conference

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Baseball Sale 2026

February 23, 2026February 17, 2026 univnebpress

“For baseball fans, the University of Nebraska Press is a perennial MVP—most valuable publisher.” —George F. Will Steal some savings and save 40% on these baseball books! Enter coupon code 6BAB26 in the discount code field of your shopping cart … Continue reading Baseball Sale 2026

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News & Reviews

February 19, 2026February 17, 2026 univnebpress

Reviews The Perils of Girlhood Review in River Teeth: “Melissa Fraterrigo delivers an unflinching collection of personal essays about what it means to grow up female. As much as this book lives up to its title, it’s also infused with hearty … Continue reading News & Reviews

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