Paula Davis Hoffman is an adjunct professor of history at Houston City College. Her new book Making the Miami Cubanita: A Pop Cultural Genealogy (Nebraska, 2026) was published this month. At the end of the nineteenth century, William Randolph Hearst’s … Continue reading Excerpt: Making the Miami Cubanita
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. “This month I’ve been reading Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia … Continue reading February Staff Reading List
Reviews The Perils of Girlhood Review in River Teeth: “Melissa Fraterrigo delivers an unflinching collection of personal essays about what it means to grow up female. As much as this book lives up to its title, it’s also infused with hearty … Continue reading News & Reviews
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
We have never had more need to examine the role of Black History Month than we do when forces weary of democracy seek to use legislative means and book bans to excise Black history from America’s schools and public culture. … Continue reading Celebrating a Century of Black History Month
Thomas Aiello is a professor of history and Africana studies at Valdosta State University. He is the author of White Ice: Race and the Making of Atlanta Hockey and Dixieball: Race and Professional Basketball in the Deep South, 1947–1979. His most recent book Return … Continue reading Excerpt: Return of the King
Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in social media posts, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard’s Rockets to Goldilocks … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Star Bound
Reviews Lost Synagogues of Europe Review in Kirkus: “A guide to missing pieces of European Jewish history, each building lovingly described and painted to bring readers inside.” Review in Jewish Herald Voice of Houston: “The book is a portal into … Continue reading News & Reviews
David Sowell has written about golf and golf history for numerous publications, including the United States Golf Association’s Golf Journal, Links Magazine, and Golf Illustrated. He is the author of three books, including The Masters: A Hole-by-Hole History of America’s Golf Classic (Nebraska, 2019). His most … Continue reading Excerpt: America Tees Off
Leslie Stainton has served on the board of directors of both the Slave Dwelling Project and Coming to the Table. She is a two-time Fulbright recipient and a former lecturer in creative nonfiction at the University of Michigan Residential College. Stainton … Continue reading Excerpt: Scarlett
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