Category: Reading Lists

Trending This Month: August

See what’s trending at UNC Press with this list of the most viewed books on our website this month. Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America by Lauren Lassabe Shepherd “A thoroughly researched, revelatory political history with abundant relevance for today. . . . Shepherd presents compelling evidence for the ways that these groups, although a minority… Continue Reading Trending This Month: August

Trending This Month: July

See what’s trending at UNC Press with this list of the most viewed books on our website this month. Black Slaves, Indian Masters: Slavery, Emancipation, and Citizenship in the Native American South by Barbara Krauthame “Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.”—Choice “An important overview of the lives of African and African American peoples who played relevant, active roles in United States affairs, adeptly… Continue Reading Trending This Month: July

Forthcoming LGBTQ+ Studies Books

Although Pride month is coming to end, we encourage you to read diversely and support queer authors and literature all year round. In this reading list we’re highlighting some of our LGBTQ+ studies coming out later this year that we recommend adding to your shelf. The Famous Lady Lovers: Black Women and Queer Desire before Stonewall by Cookie Woolner September… Continue Reading Forthcoming LGBTQ+ Studies Books

Trending This Month: June

See what’s trending at UNC Press with this list of the most viewed books on our website this month. Black Slaves, Indian Masters: Slavery, Emancipation, and Citizenship in the Native American South by Barbara Krauthame “Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.”—Choice “An important overview of the lives of African and African American peoples who played relevant, active roles in United States affairs, adeptly… Continue Reading Trending This Month: June

Books to Read This Summer

Summer is officially here and now’s the perfect time to catch up on some reading. Whether you’re looking for a book for your beach bag, to take with you on a trip, or to curl up with on the couch in the comfort of the air conditioning, you may find what you’re looking for in this Summer Reads blogpost. Don’t… Continue Reading Books to Read This Summer

Books For Dad This Father’s Day

Father’s day is just around the corner and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, we have you covered! Browse our selection of books that could make the perfect Father’s Day gift. If you don’t see anything on this list you can always browse all of our books by subject so you can choose the perfect title. You can… Continue Reading Books For Dad This Father’s Day

What to Read on World Oceans Day

Today is World Oceans Day. To celebrate we’ve compiled this reading list of some of our ocean related titles. Ribbon of Sand: The Amazing Convergence of the Ocean and the Outer Banks By John Alexander, James Lazell “Leaves the reader with a clear sense of place and an understanding of the forces of wind and water.”—Publishers Weekly “This is a guidebook to… Continue Reading What to Read on World Oceans Day

Books for Mom this Mother’s Day

Finding the perfect gift for mom can be tough. To make it easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of books that could make the perfect Mother’s Day gift, especially for mom’s who love cooking, art, or gardening. You can also use code 01UNCP30 to get 30% off your order and free shipping on order over $75. Edible North Carolina:… Continue Reading Books for Mom this Mother’s Day

Celebrate Earth Day with These Books

Every year on April 22 we celebrate Earth day, which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. This year, to celebrate, we’ve compiled a recommended reading list of some of our Environmental Studies titles for you to enjoy. Saving the Wild South: The Fight for Native Plants on the Brink of Extinction by Georgann… Continue Reading Celebrate Earth Day with These Books

Women’s Studies Books to Look Forward to in April

Happy Women’s History Month! In this blog post we’re highlighting the forthcoming Women’s History titles that will be publishing in April. Throughout the month we’ve been posting reading lists and excerpts of Women’s History Titles on the blog. Be sure to browse previous post’s, check out books in our Gender and American Culture series, and learn more about our new Black Women’s History series.… Continue Reading Women’s Studies Books to Look Forward to in April

Black History Month Reading List: Biographies

To celebrate Black History Month we have been sharing reading lists of relevant Black history titles for you to enjoy all month long. The final installment of our reading lists focuses on biographies, telling the stories of Black lives and experiences. Make sure to also browse our full list of African American studies titles, learn about our new Black Women’s History Series, and keep… Continue Reading Black History Month Reading List: Biographies

Trending This Month: February

See what’s trending at UNC Press with this reading list of the most viewed books on our website this month. Hammer and Hoe: Alabama Communists during the Great Depression, Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition by Robin D. G. Kelley Elliott Rudwick Prize, Organization of American Historians Outstanding Book Award, Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America Francis… Continue Reading Trending This Month: February

Black History Month Reading List Curated by Debbie Gershenowitz

To celebrate Black History Month we are sharing reading lists of relevant black history titles for you to enjoy all month long. The following reading list is curated by Assistant Editorial Director, Debbie Gershenowitz, who acquire’s books on United States, Latin American, and Caribbean history. Debbie’s particular areas of interest include: Black history; the history of the African diaspora; histories of enslavement, abolition,… Continue Reading Black History Month Reading List Curated by Debbie Gershenowitz

Black History Month Reading List Curated by Dawn Durante

To celebrate Black History Month we are sharing reading lists of relevant black history titles for you to enjoy all month long. This reading list is curated by Assistant Editorial Director, Dawn Durante, who acquire’s books on topics that span history and cultural studies, with commitments to African American history and Black studies, women’s history, and particularly Black women’s history,… Continue Reading Black History Month Reading List Curated by Dawn Durante

Black History Month Reading List: Black Resistance

In celebration of Black History month, we will be featuring reading lists of relevant titles throughout February. This week’s reading list is inspired by the theme, chosen by the founders of Black History Month: the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which is Black Resistance. You can also browse our full list of African American… Continue Reading Black History Month Reading List: Black Resistance

Black History Month Reading List: Black Voices

UNC Press began publishing books on African American studies in the late 1920’s and we are proud to continually publish distinguished scholarship in this area. In celebration of Black History Month we will be highlighting titles that amplify black voices, underline the black experience, and engage with Black history. You can find weekly reading lists here on the blog and… Continue Reading Black History Month Reading List: Black Voices

Books to Look Forward to in 2023

As we wrap up our centennial celebration we’re heading into the start of our second century with an exciting list of new titles. Continue reading to see the remainder of our Fall 2022 books publishing in January and be sure to also browse our Spring 2023 catalog which includes books on the Covid-19 pandemic, history of the American south, America’s… Continue Reading Books to Look Forward to in 2023

New This Month: December

Happy December! Browse our new books publishing this month and don’t forget to take advantage of our holiday sale for 40% off + FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75! Use code 01HOLIDAY at checkout. Before Busing: A History of Boston’s Long Black Freedom Struggle by Zebulon Vance Miletsky “This is a history of Black and white Bostonians in all their variations… Continue Reading New This Month: December

Trending This Month: October

See what’s trending at UNC Press with this reading list of the most viewed books on our website this month. Together: The Amazing Story of Carolina Basketball’s 2021-2022 Season by Adam Lucas, Steve Kirschner, Matt Bowers “This team was special. They will never forget what they accomplished this year. And they created them together.”—from the foreword by Head Coach Hubert Davis White Evangelical Racism: The… Continue Reading Trending This Month: October

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Reading List

Happy Indigenous peoples’ day! Today, especially, is a good day to learn about Indigenous history. As we take today to honor the histories and cultures of Indigenous people, we’ve curated a reading list of some of our indigenous titles. Seeing Red: Indigenous Land, American Expansion, and the Political Economy of Plunder in North America by Michael John Witgen Published by the… Continue Reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Reading List