Lyons Press

High-quality books on fishing & hunting, nature, animals, military history, American history & sports

Founded nearly four decades ago, Lyons Press is a vibrant trade publisher specializing in history, current affairs, popular culture, memoir, sports, cooking, nature, pets, fishing, hunting, reference and equestrian books. Lyons Press publishes interesting, entertaining and informative titles that are geared towards intelligent readers. Lyons Press books reflect its dedication to quality and high standards, from the deep and rich backlist to the bold and exceptional forthcoming titles. Lyons Press takes great pride in the process of finding and nurturing the books it believes in and bringing them to the audiences they deserve.

09/05/2026

At the Flight 93 National Memorial, remembrance takes many forms including the books that help us understand and remember the events of September 11, 2001.

We’re honored to see Tom McMillan’s Justice for the Forgotten Families of 9/11 and Flight 93 featured in the memorial’s book display.

Photo credit: NPS/Brenda Schwartz

09/02/2026

The best place to experience a wilderness survival story? From the comfort of your couch.

Get lost, face down a bear, brave starvation, and fight the elements—all without leaving home.

When Nature Turns Killer is out now 🚨🚨

08/31/2026

The reviews are in and they’re burning bright.

Meet Kate Claxton, the Gilded Age actress whose life was forever changed by the Brooklyn Theatre fire.

Out 10.6 🔥

08/28/2026

Whether you’re completely new to wine or just want to feel a little more confident deciphering labels, Wine Basics breaks down everything you need to know—from grape varieties and wine regions to ordering, serving, pairing, and cooking with wine.

With 400 full-color photos, regional maps, recipes, and easy-to-follow advice, consider this your go-to guide for becoming a more confident wine drinker. Cheers🥂✨

08/25/2026

Notre Dame football history is full of milestones… but do you know the stories behind them? 🏈

In Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Firsts, John Heisler answers the questions that every Fighting Irish fan has wondered: Who was the first?

OUT NOW

08/21/2026

Explore the literary world through the wit of one of America’s greatest writers.

This collection gathers his funniest, sharpest, and most insightful thoughts on the books and people who shaped his world and unforgettable career.

Grab your copy of MARK TWAIN FOR BOOK LOVER’S today 📚✨

08/19/2026

Where industry became art.

In the early 1900s, Aaron Harry Gorson found beauty in the nighttime glow of Pittsburgh’s steel mills, painting molten iron, blazing furnaces, shimmering rivers, and smoke-filled skies in dramatic industrial landscapes.

Fire in the Night Sky celebrates Gorson’s life and work through 39 of his paintings, while telling the larger story of Pittsburgh’s steel industry and the city transformed by it.

See it yourself and get your copy of Fire in the Night Sky today 🔥

08/17/2026

Before the cobblestone streets, charming storefronts, and summer crowds, Nantucket was struggling to survive.

This is the inside story of the people, places, and decisions that transformed an island and changed Nantucket forever.

08/13/2026

More than a fishing journey, this is a story about friendship, wild places, conservation, and the people who bring us together. A hopeful reminder that sometimes, common ground can be found on the water.

CASTING ONWARDS, out now 💙🎣

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