Anna Weir is one of the more recent additions to the press: Publicist, book hoarder, and needlework enthusiast. For the Press’ 75th anniversary—and out of her own curiosity—she is interviewing her more experienced co-workers to put a familiar face on one … Continue reading Staff Stories: An Interview with Ann Baker
The following excerpt comes from Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary (June 2016) by Rabbi Steven Bob. From Chapter 9: Overcoming Despair—Why Does He Sleep So Deeply? He lay down and fell asleep. The captain went over to … Continue reading EXCERPT: Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives
May 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 Paris Wife by Paula … Continue reading What We’re Reading
Erin Willis is the Curator of the Jane Pope Geske Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors, a special collection of Lincoln City Libraries. She received her Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, with an emphasis on Archives and Special Collections, … Continue reading Lincoln City Libraries: Read Nebraska
As the largest and most diversified press between Chicago and California, the University of Nebraska Press is best known for publishing works in Native studies, history, sports, anthropology, geography, American studies, and creative works. In celebration of the press’s seventy-fifth anniversary, the staff has selected … Continue reading 75 Significant Books, Part Two
MARCH 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 our noses have been buried in. Marathon Woman: Running the Race to … Continue reading What We’re Reading
With these green book covers on our shelves, there’s no reason to pinch anyone at UNP this year. Continue reading Covering St. Paddy’s in Green
As the largest and most diversified press between Chicago and California, the University of Nebraska Press is best known for publishing works in Native studies, history, sports, anthropology, geography, American studies, and creative works. In celebration of the press’s seventy-fifth anniversary, the staff has selected … Continue reading 75 Significant Books, Part One
We love to hear what our readers have to say about our books! Check out these comments from readers on Amazon and Goodreads. “This is a must read for all of those that are truly interested in the multitude of … Continue reading A Word From Our Readers
January Staff Reading List UNP staff members are always reading new books within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the books our noses have been buried in. Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg … Continue reading What We’re Reading
