September Staff Reading List UNP staff members are always reading new books within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the books our noses have been buried in. Hannibal by Richard Gabriel (a Potomac book!) “Very … Continue reading What We’re Reading
BOOKS Return to Zion by Eric Gartman Thumbs-up from the Kirkus Reviews: “A thorough, proficient overview that quietly hums a pro-Jewish tune.” Cheated by Jay M. Smith and Mary Willingham A review from CHOICE: “…the authors meticulously lay out the patterns of systemic corruption and lack of institutional control. This book should be required reading for everyone, both those on campus and fans in the stands or in front of their flat-screens.” Sharing Our Knowledge Edited by Sergei Kan with Steve Henrikson Recommendation from CHOICE: “Typically, the more interesting a book is, the more tangents are available to readers. This book sent this … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
Little Free Library Take Over in Lincoln, Nebraska Shout out from Book Riot: “After six of the city’s fifty Little Free Libraries were ‘robbed,’ the community stepped up to refill them. Even the University of Nebraska Press donated books to the cause.” Media mention from Channel 8, ABC KLKN-TV: ” ‘You can’t steal a free book, but you can steal the experience from the next person,’ says Ockander. The University of Nebraska Press wants to help bring the experience back.” UNP quoted in the Omaha World-Herald: “The donations aren’t in response to the theft, just a nice coincidence. ‘It was incredibly … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
A new literary sensation has taken over the Lincoln community called Little Free Libraries. Located in more than fifty different places throughout Lincoln, the little houses are stocked with books for all ages. The concept is people of all ages can … Continue reading Little Free Libraries
Books Micah Goodman, Maimonides and the Book that Changed Judaism Praise from Publishers Weekly: “suitable for both spiritual seekers and intellectually curious laypeople . . . Goodman’s explanation of Maimonides’s Guide concentrates on the most fundamental question of the Guide: what constitutes a life well-lived? Goodman considers the aim of the Guide in its original context and its impact on Judaism in previous ages, as well as its continued relevance, particularly its value to people living in a post-modernist, skeptical age.” Ross Coen, Fu-Go Recommendation from Military Review: “Coen, a historian of the American West, weaves thorough research into a well-written narrative. His description . … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
Sonja Livingston is an assistant professor in the MFA Program at the University of Memphis. Her first book, Ghostbread, won the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Book Prize for nonfiction. Below she writes on the origins of an unexpected … Continue reading From the desk of Sonja Livingston
Rob Buchanan is the sales coordinator in the marketing department. On March 12, 2015, Sir Terry Pratchett passed away. He was the author of more than seventy books, many of which I own and treasure. He is best known for his Discworld books about a fantastic world floating through space on the backs of four elephants, who in turn are resting on the back of a giant tortoise. With the exception of the most recent couple of books, I have read them all several times. I can’t just pick one at random and read it, I have to read the … Continue reading People Make Publishing: My Sir Terry Pratchett Bookshelf
Rosemary Vestal is the publicity manager for UNP and accepts praise in the form of coffee, wine, or gold stars. In an age of instant gratification and impersonal emails, is it too much to ask for a little common courtesy? My … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: The Secret to Publicity and Getting What You Want Out of Marketing
Daniel R. Levitt recently won the Bob Davids Award from the Society for American Baseball Research, the Society’s highest honor. In recognition of that award, Dan discusses some of his writing career below. Recently winning the Bob Davids Award from … Continue reading From the desk of Daniel R. Levitt
Emily Giller is the exhibits coordinator and media planner in the marketing department. BookExpo America (BEA) and BookCon May 27-31, 2015 (New York, NY) UNP show attendees: Martyn Beeny, Marketing Manager; Rosemary Vestal, Publicity Manager; Emily Giller, Exhibits Coordinator and Media Planner “We … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: May and June Exhibit Round Up
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