The following includes contributions from John C. Tramazzo and Brian F. Haara. September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Each September, American whiskey enthusiasts gather in Kentucky to celebrate “America’s Native Spirit” at events like Bardstown’s Kentucky Bourbon Festival and Louisville’s … Continue reading Celebrating National Bourbon Heritage Month
Books When History is Personal Mimi Schwartz Praise from Kirkus: “Expressive, intimate snapshots of one woman’s life set atop the backdrop of global history.” American Colossus Allen M. Hornblum Review in the Telegraph: “…[an] excellent new biography . … Continue reading News and Reviews
The following is an excerpt from Bootleggers and Borders: The Paradox of Prohibition on a Canada-U.S. Borderland (Nebraska, 2014) by Stephen T. Moore. From Chapter 4: The Halcyon Days of Rum-Running Roy Haynes, the second U.S. commissioner of prohibition and an … Continue reading Excerpt: Bootleggers and Borders
Books Great Plains Indians by David J. Wishart Reviewed in the Omaha World-Herald: “This new book is another noteworthy contribution to Great Plains knowledge by this respected Nebraska scholar.” Amiable Scoundrel by Paul Kahan Listed as a “must-read” by Penn Live. … Continue reading News and Reviews
Rosemary Vestal is the publicity manager for UNP. She doesn’t drink whiskey but will happily read about it while drinking a Malbec. The New York Times recently published an article called “A Golden Age for American Whiskey Writers” about … Continue reading The Marketeers Club: I Don’t Like Whiskey but I like this Author
‘Tis the season for holiday gift guides! Dig into our backlist for perfect books for all the distinct personalities in your family. For your uncle who moonlights as a football historian: The NFL, Year One: The 1970 Season and the Dawn of Modern … Continue reading Reading List: Holiday Gift Guide
The month of March commemorates women’s significant contributions to history. Here are some of UNP’s favorite books celebrating women. Westerns: A Women’s History by Victoria Lamont (August 2016) The Blue Tattoo by Margo Mifflin Fuchsia by Mahtem Shifferraw … Continue reading Reading List: Women’s History Month
BOOKS Return to Zion by Eric Gartman Thumbs-up from the Kirkus Reviews: “A thorough, proficient overview that quietly hums a pro-Jewish tune.” Cheated by Jay M. Smith and Mary Willingham A review from CHOICE: “…the authors meticulously lay out the patterns of systemic corruption and lack of institutional control. This book should be required reading for everyone, both those on campus and fans in the stands or in front of their flat-screens.” Sharing Our Knowledge Edited by Sergei Kan with Steve Henrikson Recommendation from CHOICE: “Typically, the more interesting a book is, the more tangents are available to readers. This book sent this … Continue reading NEWS AND REVIEWS
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