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News & Reviews

February 12, 2026February 9, 2026 univnebpress

Reviews Selected Misdemeanors Review in CSU’s Center for Literary Publishing: “Silverman handles the memories and the ’emotional misdemeanors’ of her former self with a razor-sharp clarity but one without shame.” Informal Metropolis Review in The Latin Americanist: “…Yee raises vital … Continue reading News & Reviews

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Books to Gift

December 10, 2025December 4, 2025 univnebpress

With the arrival of the holidays, we’re excited to spread some seasonal cheer by gifting great books to our friends and family. If you’re looking for some new titles for the avid reader in your life, take advantage of our … Continue reading Books to Gift

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From the Desk of Rick Gosselin: The Team that History Forgot

December 9, 2025December 5, 2025 univnebpress

Rick Gosselin is a Pro Football Hall of Fame journalist who has covered the Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, and Dallas Cowboys. He became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee in 1988 and … Continue reading From the Desk of Rick Gosselin: The Team that History Forgot

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News & Reviews

September 11, 2025September 5, 2025 univnebpress

Reviews The Perils of Girlhood Starred Review in Booklist: “Yes, there are dangers in being a girl and becoming a woman, but Fraterrigo assures there are delights, too.” In the Japanese Ballpark Review in Kirkus: “The author offers a clear … Continue reading News & Reviews

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UNP Books on NetGalley

September 5, 2025September 3, 2025 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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Excerpt: Big Loosh

August 4, 2025July 31, 2025 univnebpress

Jim Leeke is a former journalist, copywriter, and retired creative director. He interviewed Ron Luciano during Luciano’s first book tour in 1982. Leeke is the author of several books, including The Gas and Flame Men: Baseball and the Chemical Warfare Service during … Continue reading Excerpt: Big Loosh

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Books to Gift

December 13, 2024December 6, 2024 univnebpress

With the holiday season already upon us, we’re excited to spread some seasonal cheer by gifting great books to our friends and family. If you’re looking for looking for some new titles for the avid reader in your life, take … Continue reading Books to Gift

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UNP Books on NetGalley

September 6, 2024September 4, 2024 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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Happy Book Birthday to Loserville

February 8, 2023February 7, 2023 univnebpress

Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in tweets, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta—and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports (Nebraska, 2022) by Clayton Trutor. About … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Loserville

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September Staff Reading List

September 30, 2020September 28, 2020 univnebpress

UNP Staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the titles where our noses have been buried. Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary … Continue reading September Staff Reading List

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