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Congratulations to author Laura Leigh Morris, whose powerful novel, THE STONE CATCHERS has been shortlisted for the Writ...
12/17/2025

Congratulations to author Laura Leigh Morris, whose powerful novel, THE STONE CATCHERS has been shortlisted for the Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia 2026 WCoNA Book of the Year!

This award is presented to an author whose work captures the spirit and essence of northern Appalachia; the winner will be announced at their annual conference on March 7, 2026, at St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/44AoNlw

Dr. Kristine Yohe, Professor of English at Northern Kentucky University, is dedicated to helping students understand the...
12/17/2025

Dr. Kristine Yohe, Professor of English at Northern Kentucky University, is dedicated to helping students understand the vital role of Black literature in shaping our collective story. In her new book, RECKONING WITH THE PAST: THE HISTORICAL POETRY OF FRANK X WALKER, Yohe deepens a guiding theme of her teaching — confronting history with honesty, especially the lived experiences and struggles reflected in Black American literature.

Read more in this excellent piece by Dillon Flaugher for The Northerner: https://bit.ly/4rOONUd

📚 Arriving February 2026: Toni Ann Johnson's BUT WHERE'S HOME? is a linked collection of stories that feature a cast of ...
12/16/2025

📚 Arriving February 2026: Toni Ann Johnson's BUT WHERE'S HOME? is a linked collection of stories that feature a cast of complex and interwoven characters whose stories illuminate the complexities of Black life in America, challenging readers to confront injustice, generational wounds, and difficult truths.

Preorder at https://bit.ly/493Nx8a

An extraordinary story of resilience, leadership, and quiet courage is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. In JUS...
12/15/2025

An extraordinary story of resilience, leadership, and quiet courage is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. In JUST FOLLOW ME: JAMES OWENS AND THE INTEGRATION OF SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL, authors Thom Gossom Jr. and Sam Heys honor the legacy of trailblazing Auburn athlete James Owens, whose determination helped open doors for Black players across the SEC.

Recently featured by Alabama Public Radio Don Noble’s Book Reviews and The Tuscaloosa News, this powerful book traces Owens’s groundbreaking journey and the lasting impact of his example.

🔗Alabama Public Radio: https://bit.ly/4rYQmiv | Tuscaloosa News: https://bit.ly/48yKhSc

Happy Hanukkah from the University Press of Kentucky! Wishing all of those who celebrate a safe and happy holiday full o...
12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah from the University Press of Kentucky! Wishing all of those who celebrate a safe and happy holiday full of joy and light.

🪿🎄Celebrate the season with a heartwarming "Mommy Goose" moment from Mike Norris, author of MOMMY GOOSE'S APPALACHIAN ME...
12/12/2025

🪿🎄Celebrate the season with a heartwarming "Mommy Goose" moment from Mike Norris, author of MOMMY GOOSE'S APPALACHIAN MELODIES, beautifully illustrated by the incomparable Minnie Adkins.

Enjoy 40% off all paperback and hardcover books with promo code FROSTY25 at KentuckyPress.com. Orders placed after December 5 may not arrive before the holidays, but it’s never too late to share a little Appalachian magic!

🎞️ This one's for the film buffs — ETHEL BARRYMORE: SHY EMPRESS OF THE FOOTLIGHTS by Kathleen Spaltro is almost here! Wi...
12/12/2025

🎞️ This one's for the film buffs — ETHEL BARRYMORE: SHY EMPRESS OF THE FOOTLIGHTS by Kathleen Spaltro is almost here! With far more depth than a typical "rise and fall" narrative, Spaltro paints an empathetic picture of the struggles Barrymore faced, from her ascension to stardom to her "abdication of the throne." Preorder now: https://bit.ly/4iSIkDI

A special CLASSIC COCKTAIL REVIVAL and Make & Muddle Mixers gift set (both dreamed up by Cocktail Evangelist Jennifer Br...
12/11/2025

A special CLASSIC COCKTAIL REVIVAL and Make & Muddle Mixers gift set (both dreamed up by Cocktail Evangelist Jennifer Brian) was featured in a recent Forbes roundup of the perfect holiday barware gifts. Still looking for a hostess gift for holiday get-togethers or a unique addition to your favorite cocktail enthusiast's bar setup? This list has you covered: https://bit.ly/44cZSnW

🎥 Exciting news! The Winter 2025 issue of Cineaste spotlights two standout new Press titles. Caroline Young’s SINGLE & P...
12/11/2025

🎥 Exciting news! The Winter 2025 issue of Cineaste spotlights two standout new Press titles. Caroline Young’s SINGLE & PSYCHO: HOW POP CULTURE CREATED THE SINGLE WOMAN and David M. Stewart’s THERE'S NO GOING BACK: THE LIFE AND WORK OF JONATHAN DEMME both earned featured reviews in the magazine’s latest book section—appearing alongside a vibrant lineup of new cinema studies works. https://bit.ly/4aGoFEL

Big shifts are coming to Hollywood. With Netflix poised to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, Chris Yogerst, author of T...
12/10/2025

Big shifts are coming to Hollywood. With Netflix poised to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery, Chris Yogerst, author of THE WARNER BROTHERS, breaks down what this moment means for the studio’s legacy (and its future). Read more in the Los Angeles Times: https://bit.ly/495ZNUL

Plus, Yogerst sat down with filmmaker, producer, and Jack Warner’s grandson, Greg Orr, to get a firsthand family perspective on today’s industry shake-ups. Find the full interview at The Hollywood Reporter: https://bit.ly/3XJFbwc

"Coumbe’s thoughtful narrative provides a detailed historical account and is particularly good at flagging recurrent iss...
12/10/2025

"Coumbe’s thoughtful narrative provides a detailed historical account and is particularly good at flagging recurrent issues debated time and again."

In a recent review by Association of the United States Army - AUSA National, Arthur Coumbe's SOLDIERS IN THE SCHOOLHOUSE: A MILITARY HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR ROTC is praised for its "comprehensive yet accessible" analysis of the Junior ROTC and the way it the intersects with military service, education, community outreach, citizenship development and recruitment. https://bit.ly/4iJRMsZ

"Avery Irons. . . urges us all to be as brave, true, and full of love and healing as our heroines" in her forthcoming no...
12/09/2025

"Avery Irons. . . urges us all to be as brave, true, and full of love and healing as our heroines" in her forthcoming novel, BELONGING TO THE AIR.

Now is the perfect time to add this stunning new book to your 2026 reading list — all paperback and hardcover books (including preorders) are 40% off until January 31, 2026 with promo code FROSTY25. Shop here: https://bit.ly/3MvYXIZ

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