Today calls for celebration—it’s our first publication day of 2026! We’re thrilled to kick off the new year with three incredible titles that span a wide range of topics: from the fascinating world of crayfish (or crawfish… or crawdads!) to uncovering the untold complexities of Reconstruction, to the clothing, culture, and violence in the American Civil War Era. These new… Continue Reading New This Week: January 6th 2026
The UNC Press journals program is pleased to announce two new additions from the Department of Romance Studies at UNC Chapel Hill in 2026: Hispanófila and Romance Notes. For decades, the Press’s Office of Scholarly Publishing Services has distributed the North Carolina Studies in the Romance Languages and Literatures (NCSRLL) book series for the Department. We are delighted to expand our partnership to include the… Continue Reading New Year, New Journals: UNC Press Journals Adds Two New Titles
As the year winds down, whether you’re looking for a short book to finish before the new year or a title to kickstart your 2026 reading, we’ve compiled a list of short books that are packed with insight, history, and storytelling. These titles prove that big ideas don’t always require big page counts and are perfect for cozy winter days… Continue Reading Quick Reads, Lasting Impressions
The following is a guest post from SB Rodríguez-Plate, editor of CrossCurrents. Transgender Awareness Week culminates today. November 20th, with the Transgender Day of Remembrance. There are ceremonies, celebrations, and memorials being held all across the United States. As GLAAD notes: “At a time when transgender people have become targets of extreme political discrimination and violence, it’s imperative that anyone who is… Continue Reading Transgender Religious Life
The following is a guest blog post by Adrienne Krone, author of Free-Range Religion: Alternative Food Movements and Religious Life in the United States which is now available wherever books are sold. The front page of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website features the heading “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) followed by a description of this mission: “Under… Continue Reading How Religious Food Movements Paved the Way for MAHA
Every November, University Press Week shines a spotlight on the vital role university presses play in advancing scholarship, fostering dialogue, and serving communities. This year’s theme—TeamUP—celebrates collaboration and the partnerships that make publishing possible and amplify its impact across higher education and beyond. At UNC Press, TeamUP isn’t just a concept; it’s a cornerstone of our work. We believe that… Continue Reading When Does UNC Press TeamUP: Building Foundations of American Democracy Reader
It’s New Books Tuesday and publishing today we have two new releases that offer fresh perspectives on race, space, and power in the United States. The Undesirable Many, part of our acclaimed Justice, Power, and Politics series, examines Black women’s experiences with displacement and housing insecurity in Washington, D.C. Folk Engineering takes a broader view, exploring how race, region, and planning have shaped the… Continue Reading New This Week: November 4th
How does one recover from and process a generational storm like Helene? For UNC Press author Scott Huffard and his friends, the answer was through music. When Helene swept through the Banner Elk area a year ago, high winds toppled trees, mudslides blocked town roads while surging floodwaters scoured yards, ravaged homes, and destroyed the town sewer and water system.… Continue Reading Old Fort Loops: A Soundtrack of Resilience After Hurricane Helene
It’s a big publication day at UNC Press, with seven compelling new titles making their debut. This week’s diverse lineup spans gender and sexuality studies, Southern history, sociology, American studies, labor history—and even fiction. We’re especially excited to launch the first three books in our new Radical Souths series, which reclaims and reprints some of the most revolutionary works of twentieth-century Southern literature.… Continue Reading New This Week: October 21
It’s Tuesday which means new UNC Press books are hitting the shelves! Keep reading to learn more about the four new titles that are now available wherever books are sold or view everything new this month on our Hot Off the Press page. The Fate of the Americas: The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Hemispheric Cold War by Renata Keller… Continue Reading New This Week: October 14th
October 8th marks International Lesbian Day, a time to honor lesbian visibility, history, and culture across generations and geographies. At UNC Press, we’re proud to publish scholarship that uplifts lesbian voices, explores queer histories, and challenges dominant narratives. We’ve pulled together a reading list of must-read titles that offer powerful insights into the lives, loves, and legacies of lesbian communities in… Continue Reading Celebrating International Lesbian Day: A Reading List
We have two powerful new histories hitting the shelves this week. Cassius Marcellus Clay by Anne E. Marshall offers a biography of an antislavery slaveholder and Torn Asunder by Erik Pani explores republican crises and civil wars in the US and Mexico. Learn more about these new titles below or explore everything new this month on our Hot Off the… Continue Reading New This Week: September 23rd
Another Tuesday, another selection of new books for you. New this week is a new book in our Civil War America series that examines the complex history of US debates about compensating enslavers and a book that offers a trailblazing analysis of Brazil’s influence on the 1973 Chilean coup d’état. Learn more about these two new titles below and visit… Continue Reading New This Week: August 19th
New this week, Atlantic Crescent by Alaina M. Morgan traces the powerful intersections of Black and Muslim liberation across the African diaspora between the twentieth century’s two World Wars. Learn more about this title below or see everything new that published this month on our Hot Off the Press page. Atlantic Crescent: Building Geographies of Black and Muslim Liberation in the… Continue Reading New This Week: July 29
North Carolina’s beaches are more than just scenic getaways—they’re living landscapes rich with history, culture, language, and natural wonder. Whether you’re a coastal resident, a curious traveler, or a lifelong learner, read on to discover titles that will expand your understanding of North Carolina’s coast, from its natural treasures to its human narratives. Seashells of North Carolina, revised and expanded… Continue Reading Exploring the North Carolina Coastline: Essential Reads for Beach Enthusiasts
How did white residential developers, planning consultants, and their allies in government strategically replace block-level segregation with segregation at the neighborhood level in New South cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Houston, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem? That’s the topic of this week’s new release, Good Parents, Better Homes, and Great Schools: Selling Segregation before the New Deal by Karen Benjamin. Good… Continue Reading New This Week: July 15th
The following is a guest post by Torren L. Gatson, assistant professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and co-editor of Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence which is available now wherever books are sold. The burning of Louisiana’s Nottoway Plantation in May has sparked a wave of reactions across the public… Continue Reading Beyond the Fire: Reclaiming Black Craftsmanship from the Ruins of Nottoway
This week we have two new releases that delve deep into the intersections of race, politics, and personal identity in the American South and beyond. In Proximity to Power: Rethinking Race and Place in Alexandria, Virginia by Krystyn R. Moon examines the history of Alexandria’s African American community from the mid-nineteenth century to the twenty-first century. Meanwhile, Brother Outsider, Brother Insider: A… Continue Reading New This Week: July 1st
Today we’re spotlighting three powerful new releases that illuminate the complexities of American history through the lens of activism, identity, and intellectual legacy. From the labor struggles of the Midwest to the revolutionary voices of the Civil Rights era, and the life of a towering Black radical thinker, these books offer essential insights for readers seeking to understand the past—and… Continue Reading New This Week: June 17th
As protests like No Kings continue to unfold across the country, they serve as powerful reminders of the long-standing struggles for justice, equity, and civic participation. In response to this moment, we’ve curated a reading list that explores the themes of protest, immigration, and civic action—offering historical context and critical insight into the forces shaping today’s movements. From the border… Continue Reading Protest, Immigration, and Civic Action Reading List
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