Ah, summer time is finally here, and if you’re anything like us here at UNP the perfect summer vacation is right around the corner. Our newest reading list is full of books perfect for a weekend trip out of town … Continue reading Reading List: Summer Vacation
Patrick Dobson is a writer, historian, and ironworker with a PhD in history. He is the author of Seldom Seen: A Journey into the Great Plains (Nebraska, 2009) and newly released, Canoeing the Great Plains: A Missouri River Summer. Next … Continue reading From the desk of Patrick Dobson
A Far Corner By Scott Ezell Taipei Times review “A Far Corner is so magnificent, and so richly deserving of classic status.” Prairie Forge By James Kimble Scrap Magazine review “Kimble’s research and interviews breathe life into this little-known contribution to the U.S. war effort. Prairie Forge is an entertaining, well-written narrative of the tremendous role Nebraskans, Henry Doorly, and scrap metal played in shaping the early years of the war.” In Reach By Pamela Joern Collegeville Institute review “Joern’s trip through the town of Reach is really, in … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
The Association of Writers and Writing Program’s 2015 Conference and Bookfair takes place this weekend in Minneapolis. The AWP conference is where readers of all kinds gather for presentations, panels and readings with some of the top publishers, journals, and … Continue reading Reading List: #AWP15
Blake Allmendinger is a professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of Imagining the African American West (Nebraska, 2005) and other books. His work on western writers and literature has been featured in … Continue reading From the desk of Blake Allmendinger
We love to hear from our readers. Check out what people are saying on Amazon and Goodreads about some of our backlist titles: Mountains of Light by R. Mark Liebenow “Nature is a fully realized character in this memoir. Although … Continue reading A Word From Our Readers
The Tucson Festival of Books takes place at the University of Arizona this weekend. TFOB is where book lovers can discover new books and meet the authors who create the worlds they love. Stop by booth 164 to find your new … Continue reading Reading List: Tucson Festival of Books
Scott Ezell is a writer and artist living in California and Asia. He is the author of Petroglyph Americana and the chapbook Hanoi Rhapsodies, and is the editor and coauthor of Songs from a Yahi Bow. His new memoir, A Far … Continue reading From the desk of Scott Ezell in Dulan, Taiwan
We love to hear from our readers. Check out what people are saying on Amazon: Hemingway on a Bike by Eric Freeze “It’s a quick read and don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to go back to … Continue reading A Word from Our Readers
Below are some people who read and loved our books. What have you been reading? The Sinking of the Laconia and the U-Boat War By James P. Duffy Strategy Page review: “An excellent look at the history of the U-boat war, The Sinking of the Laconia will prove reward reading for anyone interested in the Second World War or submarine operations.” The Pat Boone Fan Club By Sue Silverman Flavorwire review: “The fearless Jewish memoirist muses on identity, tracing her obsession with squeaky-clean pop icon Pat Boone as an escape from childhood abuse.” Read an excerpt from the … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
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