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June Staff Reading List

June 30, 2023June 28, 2023 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. “My friend lent me her copies of The Summer I … Continue reading June Staff Reading List

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Recent Award Winners

June 22, 2023June 21, 2023 univnebpress

Congratulations to these UNP authors who were recently recognized for their work! Foreword Indies Book Awards Thousands of books are entered each year, and over 100 librarians and booksellers take part in the judging process, narrowing down a group of … Continue reading Recent Award Winners

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Pride Month Reading List

June 7, 2023June 6, 2023 univnebpress

Pride Month is the perfect time to pick up a book featuring LGBTQ+ voices and perspectives written by one of our authors. With our summer reading sale, you can get our books half-off! As a bonus, now until the end of … Continue reading Pride Month Reading List

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Summer Reading Sale

June 2, 2023May 30, 2023 univnebpress

Shop our annual SUMMER SALE! Whether youre interested in history, poetry, sports, memoir, or want to find that perfect gift—save 50% on thousands of our books, including our imprints Bison Books, The Backwaters Press, and Potomac Books. Just enter 6SUMM23 … Continue reading Summer Reading Sale

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Excerpt: From the Boarding Schools

May 24, 2023May 23, 2023 univnebpress

Arnold Krupat is a professor emeritus of global studies and literature at Sarah Lawrence College. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Boarding School Voices: Carlisle Indian School Students Speak (Nebraska, 2021) and Companion to James Welch’s “The Heartsong of Charging … Continue reading Excerpt: From the Boarding Schools

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AA and NHPI Heritage Month Reading List

May 22, 2023April 16, 2024 univnebpress

During May, we honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage month by celebrating the important contributions of the AA and NHPI community to our nation’s history. This reading list highlights stories of AA and NHPI experiences alongside recent … Continue reading AA and NHPI Heritage Month Reading List

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Upcoming Events for Jim Minick’s ‘Without Warning’

May 10, 2023May 9, 2023 univnebpress

Jim Minick’s Without Warning: The Tornado of Udall, Kansas (Bison Books, 2023) is officially out now. Be sure to mark your calendars for some upcoming events celebrating this new book. Without Warning tells the human story of the 1955 tornado … Continue reading Upcoming Events for Jim Minick’s ‘Without Warning’

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Happy Book Birthday to Red Barber

April 7, 2023April 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 Red Barber: The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend (Nebraska, 2022) by Judith R. Hiltner and James R. … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Red Barber

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The 2023 Masters Reading List

April 6, 2023April 7, 2023 univnebpress

Held annually in Augusta, Georgia, the Masters begin today. The top contenders are Scottie Scheffler, who took over the world’s No. 1 ranking with his Players Championship victory, Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy according to CBS sports. Don’t let the … Continue reading The 2023 Masters Reading List

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March Staff Reading List

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 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.  “Last week I borrowed A Career in Books by Kate … Continue reading March Staff Reading List

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