A nonfiction book list for suggested reading this Presidents’ Day. Affection and Trust is a riveting collection that follows Harry S. Truman and Dean Acheson, two giants of the post–World War II period who were primarily responsible for the Marshall Plan … Continue reading Reading List: Presidents’ Day
The following contribution comes from Lisa Pinely Covert, assistant professor of history at the College of Charleston and author of the forthcoming book San Miguel de Allende: Mexicans, Foreigners, and the Making of a World Heritage Site (June 2017). U.S.-Mexican relations have become … Continue reading From the Desk of Lisa Pinley Covert: We Take Our Relationship with Mexico for Granted
Awards Irwin Klein and the New Settlers Edited by Benjamin Klein Winner in the BRLA 2016 Southwest Book Awards Modern Orthodox Judaism Edited by Zev Eleff Finalist in the 2016 National Jewish Book Awards Books Fit for the Presidency? Seymour Morris … Continue reading News and Reviews
The following is an excerpt from Fit for the Presidency?: Winners, Losers, What-Ifs, and Also-Rans (January 2017) by Seymour Morris Jr. Morris is a former political pollster, head of corporate communications, and international entrepreneur. He is the author of American History Revised: 200 Facts … Continue reading Excerpt: Fit for the Presidency?
Books Crude Nation by Raúl Gallegos Praise from the Wall Street Journal: “Superbly reported.” Fit for the Presidency? by Seymour Morris Jr. Praise from Publishers Weekly: “Given his exceptionally extensive and open-minded analysis, it is a shame that he … Continue reading News and Reviews
Tayler Lord and Anna Weir are publicists at UNP who share a cluttered cubicle (because of Anna). Today they also share their thoughts about a few upcoming titles they’re particularly excited about as readers. The books in this discussion will all … Continue reading Publicist Picks: Presidents, Bison, and Other January Books
Books Fit for the Presidency? by Seymour Morris Jr Praise from Kirkus Reviews: “A timely, amusing, and occasionally eye-opening exercise.” Cannibal by Safiya Sinclair Recommendation from Lenny Letter: “…Sinclair is a force to be reckoned with. Her stanzas will … Continue reading News and Reviews
