University of Nebraska Press

01/09/2026

"The masterful second collection from Dzukogi draws on the mythic and poetic traditions of northern Nigeria for a lyrical reimagining of the legend of Bayajidda," writes Publishers Weekly in a Starred Review.

The masterful second collection from Dzukogi (Your Crib, My Qibla) draws on the mythic and poetic traditions of northern Nigeria...

01/09/2026

In 'The Terrible Towel: A Pittsburgh Steelers Story,' Dan Joseph and Elizabeth Cope, the authors of BEHIND THE YOI, share exclusive insights about the most iconic sports item ever made, conceived by Pittsburgh Radio and TV legend Myron Cope.

It all began on an electric day in Pittsburgh, December 27, 1975 when playoff football was at a fever pitch.Half a century later, it's now considered by many...

01/09/2026

Excerpt: THE POSTCOLONIAL BILDUNGSROMAN AND THE CHARACTER OF PLACE

This unique collection delves into myriad features of the postcolonial bildungsroman, enlarging our theoretical understanding of the genre.

Arnab Dutta Roy is an assistant professor of English at Florida Gulf Coast University. Paul Ugor is a professor of English at the University of Waterloo. He is the author of Nollywood: Popular Cult…

01/08/2026

Pamela Smith Hill, author of TOO GOOD TO BE ALTOGETHER LOST, joins the Land of Laura podcast to discuss her new book.

Podcast Episode · Land of Laura: the Podcast · 11/27/2025 · 51m

01/08/2026

"An outstanding account of an enviable life and NASA career. Truly, an untold story that every space enthusiast must read," writes Casey Suire for the National Space Society of BORN TO EXPLORE by Jay Gallentine.

Category: Nonfiction Reviewed by: Casey Suire Title: Born to Explore: John Casani’s Grand Tour of the Solar System Author: Jay Gallentine Format: Hardcover/Kindle Pages: 400 Publisher: University of Nebraska Press Date: December 2025 Retail price: $39.95/$37.95 ISBN: 978-1496206657 Find this book ...

01/07/2026

Coming soon: our 11th provocation 😎

01/06/2026

"What does it mean when your familial relationship is at its best at just the moment you’re borderline insufferable?" Jason Brown's CHARACTER WITNESS featured in the Portland Press Herald.

But in 'Character Witness,' the Hallowell native also explores addiction, anxiety and how the past can cloud the present.

01/06/2026

THE PERILS OF GIRLHOOD by Melissa Fraterrigo was selected by Literary Hub as one of the 100 Noteworthy small press books of 2025!

The idea of 100 Notable Small Press Books was born November 2024, after The New York Times’s annual 100 Notable Books list featured eighty-two books from the Big Five publishing houses (Pengu…

01/06/2026

The Spring/Summer 2026 Seasonal Catalog is now available! https://wp.me/p4J9AE-ior

01/05/2026

Excerpt: AMERICA TEES OFF by David Sowell

AMERICA TEES OFF is a collection of engaging, accessible golf stories tracking golf’s impact on the country, covering players, tournaments, courses, and equipment since the game was first established in the US. https://wp.me/p4J9AE-icH

01/02/2026

New books published in January! 📚