October 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. Dracula Bram Stoker “I thought … Continue reading What We’re Reading
September 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. The Complete Stories Clarice Lispector, … Continue reading What We’re Reading
Books How We Won & Lost the War In Afghanistan Douglas Grindle Praise from Publishers Weekly: “This is a well-told story and a must-read for those who want to understand the obstacles to success in Afghanistan.” The Heart of … Continue reading News and Reviews
The following excerpt comes from Black Jesus and Other Superheroes: Stories by Venita Blackburn (September 2017). The Immolator In protest of unyielding circumstances, monks have been known to walk into public squares and quietly set themselves on fire. I prefer to … Continue reading Excerpt: Black Jesus and Other Superheroes
August 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. The Simple Art of Murder … Continue reading What We’re Reading
Over the years, we’ve published nearly 400 books in translation. Some are quite well-known, like UNL professor Jordan Stump’s translation of Out of the Dark by Nobel Prize-winning French author Patrick Modiano. But the University of Nebraska Press has a rich backlist … Continue reading Reading List: Books in Translation
Anna Weir is a publicist at UNP who enjoys Tolkien but not pages and pages of Elvish. Over a year ago, the acquisitions department at UNP presented a new title, the latest in the Frontiers of Narrative series. At first, … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: Reading Boring Books
Books Glory Days Melissa Fraterrigo Starred review from Booklist: “If Willa Cather and Cormac McCarthy had a love child, she would be a writer such as Fraterrigo, whose imagery is equally evocative and unforgiving and whose characters are every bit as anguished … Continue reading News and Reviews
July 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. My Name is Lucy Barton … Continue reading What We’re Reading
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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