The Burglar’s Christmas was originally published near the beginning of Willa Cather’s writing career in 1896 under the pseudonym of Elizabeth L. Seymour. The story follows William Crawford on the cold streets of Chicago as he contemplates the multiple failures plaguing … Continue reading Excerpt: The Burglar’s Christmas
UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. We’re especially excited to get some extra reading in over the holiday break. Some of these titles are related to winter and … Continue reading What We’re Reading Over the Holidays
The following has been excerpted from The Wheeling Year: A Poet’s Field Book by Ted Kooser (Nebraska 2014). From “December” The holiday cocktail party begins at the door, where the trill of the doorbell flees from the vestibule and disappears into the … Continue reading Excerpt: The Wheeling Year
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
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