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Zodiac-inspired Reading List

October 12, 2017October 9, 2017 univnebpress

Tayler Lord is a publicist/Libra/middle child/INFJ.  I am a very proud Libra, which is the absolute best of the Zodiac signs, as any Libra will tell you. Libras are social, diplomatic, graceful, compassionate—basically everything good. We do have some trouble … Continue reading Zodiac-inspired Reading List

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Reading List: Vietnam

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 univnebpress

The epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s ten part, 18-hour documentary series The Vietnam War is visceral, immersive, and revelatory. Airing on PBS and available through desktop … Continue reading Reading List: Vietnam

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Reading List: Creative Writing

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 univnebpress

Whether you’re using your summer months to make a dent in that writing project or looking for some inspiration or guidance, this list is sure to get your creative juices flowing.   Black Jesus and Other Superheroes (September 2017) Venita Blackburn … Continue reading Reading List: Creative Writing

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News and Reviews

November 25, 2016November 22, 2016 univnebpress

Books Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System by Sonya Huber Review from Kirkus: “Frank, thoughtful reflections that should resonate with the 47 percent of Americans reported to be living with chronic pain.” Crude Nation by … Continue reading News and Reviews

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News and Reviews

August 19, 2016August 18, 2016 univnebpress

Books   Amiable Scoundrel by Paul Kahan Praise from Civil War Books and Authors: “Whatever one ultimately thinks of Paul Kahan’s portrait of Simon Cameron as a politician who was never as corrupt as posterity has been led to believe … Continue reading News and Reviews

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From the Desk of Sonya Huber: Essaying Hillary

August 1, 2016August 3, 2016 univnebpress

Sonya Huber is the author of five books, most recently The Evolution of Hillary Rodham Clinton from Squint Books. Her forthcoming project, Pain Women Takes Your Keys and Other Essays from a Nervous System, will be published by UNP in 2017. She … Continue reading From the Desk of Sonya Huber: Essaying Hillary

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News and Reviews

July 22, 2016July 21, 2016 univnebpress

Books   Stories from Afield by Bruce Smith Praise from Kirkus reviews: “Reflective thoughts and vibrant specifics bring a nature biologist’s love of the outdoors to readers.” Culture on Two Wheels Edited by Jeremy Withers and Daniel P. Shea Review … Continue reading News and Reviews

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May Book Deals

June 14, 2016June 9, 2016 univnebpress

UNP is excited to announce these forthcoming projects from our team of acquiring editors. All titles listed here are working titles only and are subject to change before publication. The acquiring editor is in parentheses. We look forward to editing, … Continue reading May Book Deals

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News and Reviews

May 27, 2016May 26, 2016 univnebpress

Books   Rival Gardes by Connie Wanek Praise from the Christian Science Monitor: “What I like best about her poems is how planted they are. Wanek’s life is a doing life, and her poems grasp their subjects as she might grip a … Continue reading News and Reviews

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What We’re Reading

April 22, 2016April 14, 2016 univnebpress

APRIL 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.   Care of Wooden Floors by … Continue reading What We’re Reading

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