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Excerpt: In Cold Storage

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 univnebpress

The following is an excerpt from In Cold Storage: Sex and Murder on the Plains (Bison Books, 2015) by James W. Hewitt. Located in the remote and hilly land north and west of Cambridge, Nebraska, in the southwestern quarter of the … Continue reading Excerpt: In Cold Storage

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News and Reviews

October 27, 2017October 25, 2017 univnebpress

Books Saga of Chief Joseph, Bison Classic Edition Helen Addison Howard New Introduction by Nicole Tonkovich Review in Publishers Weekly: “From Joseph’s years as a spiritual leader to the 1877 battle of the Bearpaw Mountains and surrender of the Nez … Continue reading News and Reviews

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What We’re Reading

October 24, 2017October 23, 2017 univnebpress

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

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A Celebration of Nebraska Books

October 20, 2017October 18, 2017 univnebpress

Tomorrow is the Nebraska Center for the Book’s Celebration of Nebraska Books at the Nebraska History Museum! Winners of the 2017 Nebraska Book Awards will be honored and the celebration will include readings by some of the winning authors, designers, … Continue reading A Celebration of Nebraska Books

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What We’re Reading

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 univnebpress

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

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News and Reviews

September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 univnebpress

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

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What We’re Reading

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017 univnebpress

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

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News and Reviews

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017 univnebpress

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

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What We’re Reading

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 univnebpress

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

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Reading List: Creative Writing

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 univnebpress

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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