The University of South Carolina Press

12/15/2025

Last week was great and we look forward to seeing everyone again this Wednesday the 17th at the holiday market 10-2! All of our books are 50% during our holiday sale, so stop by our table 📚

12/12/2025

Everyone, say welcome to the Understanding Contemporary American Literature shelf to N. S. Boone for his new book, Understanding Jorie Graham! Since her first book appeared in 1980, Jorie Graham has challenged readers with her bold, innovative, and capacious poetry. Boone situates Graham among post-World War II and contemporary American poets, and he provides a look inside her life and career based on a series of exclusive personal interviews. For scholars, students, and fans of Graham's poetry, the volume provides essential context and insight.

You can get your copy now at https://uscpress.com/Understanding-Jorie-Graham

12/11/2025

We can't wait for this episode to air! If you would like a copy of Vincent's new book, you can get it now at https://uscpress.com/The-Concise-Guide-to-South-Carolina-State-Government

New Episode Drop!

Vincent and Joel sit down with Dr. Kendra Stewart, Professor of Political Science, for a fascinating deep dive into South Carolina government, politics and history — plus an inside look at Vincent’s new book (aka, the hottest Christmas present for all you politicos)!

From the evolution of leadership in the Palmetto State to the forces shaping modern policy, this episode brings expertise, insight and some fascinating stories you won’t want to miss.

12/09/2025

We can’t wait to be there! All of our books are 50% off 📚 This is a great market to get last minute Christmas gifts! There’s going to be live music and many different kinds of vendors 🩵 see y’all there!

Tomorrow, shop local and discover something new at the Holiday Market at Richland Library Main. With 26 participating vendors offering handmade goods and bookish gifts, plus a pop-up Friends and Foundation book sale, there is plenty to explore. Enjoy live music from Latin Caravan and stop by the Crafting Corner to make a mini yarn wreath.

Can’t make it this week? The Holiday Market will also take place on December 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

12/08/2025

A rich visual illustration of South Carolina's physical, political, social, and cultural geographyWhat is the regional distribution of South Carolinians' preferred barbeque sauces? Whe…

12/05/2025

The queen has arrived! We’re so excited for the Holiday Ball at

12/05/2025

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12/04/2025

We had a great first day at the Holiday Market and we’re looking forward to a great Ladies Night! Come visit us at the SC Fairgrounds, all of our books are 50% off 🎉

12/04/2025

And another Happy pub day to Patty Wilde for Winning Our Wonder: Rhetorical Re/Constructions of American Civil War Women on the Web! Who is remembered? Who forgotten? What version of the story is told, repeated, memorialized? Patty Wilde draws on the methods of rhetorical circulation studies to trace how the Civil War stories of influential female figures have evolved in print and online.

You can get a copy now at https://uscpress.com/Winning-Our-Wonder

12/04/2025

Happy pub day to Vincent Sheheen for his book, The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government! For elected officials, government professionals, teachers, students, and political junkies, The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government is the essential nonpartisan place to learn why the Palmetto State works the way it does. Published with the generous support of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, a law firm proudly serving the needs of business and government across South Carolina.

You can grab your copy not at https://uscpress.com/The-Concise-Guide-to-South-Carolina-State-Government