David Sowell has written about golf and golf history for numerous publications, including the United States Golf Association’s Golf Journal, Links Magazine, and Golf Illustrated. He is the author of three books, including The Masters: A Hole-by-Hole History of America’s Golf Classic (Nebraska, 2019). His most … Continue reading Excerpt: America Tees Off
UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the books we gifted to loved ones this holiday season or are planning to read in the new … Continue reading December Staff Reading List
Chris Serb is deputy district chief for the Chicago Fire Department. He is also a veteran Chicago freelance writer with almost thirty years of experience as a journalist. Serb’s articles, concentrated in sports and history, have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago History, Writer’s … Continue reading Excerpt: Eckie
Reviews Under Jackie’s Shadow Review in Journal of Southern History: “Under Jackie’s Shadow is an important text for any researcher who wants to explore baseball’s biggest challenge: getting Black Americans back into America’s pastime.” No Friday Night Lights Review in Tribal … Continue reading News & Reviews
ICYMI Perfect Eloquence Listed as a Sports Illustrated Best Sports Book of 2024 Awards Homing On the longlist for the 2025 WCoNA Book of the Year Award Reviews The Grapes of Conquest Review in California History: “if you have been … Continue reading News & Reviews
Book Birthdays celebrate one year of a book’s life in social media posts, reviews, and more. This month we’re saying Happy First Book Birthday to Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA (Nebraska, … Continue reading Happy Book Birthday to Life in the G
Books Disruption Starred review in Kirkus Reviews: “An outstanding contribution to the literature of terrorism and counterterrorism.” Black Cowboys of Rodeo Starred review in Publishers Weekly: “This stirring history will have readers rethinking the very definition of Americana.” Moshkeleh the … Continue reading News and Reviews
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