University Press of Kentucky

12/06/2024

"Berea is unique, a bright light, and Dykstra does a wonderful job of exploring this extraordinary institution." Thank you, Chapter 16 for the fantastic review of LESSONS FROM THE FOOTHILLS: BEREA COLLEGE AND ITS UNIQUE ROLE IN AMERICA by Gretchen Dykstra.

In Lessons from the Foothills, Gretchen Dykstra lays out the Berea College dream. The original mission of the school, founded in the Appalachian foothills of K…

12/06/2024

On National Miners Day, we celebrate Gov. Paul E. Patton and his new book, THE COAL MINER WHO BECAME GOVERNOR.

"Patton is a mechanical engineer, an advocate for education, a Kentucky historian and a coal miner. He has used all these skills and life lessons to articulate his life story and explain his philosophy of public service. . . . This is required reading for anyone interested in public administration."—Andrew "Skipper" Martin, Strategic Partner, McCarthy Strategic Solutions

12/05/2024

“This is a really beautifully written book. You have this incredible plot, it’s hard to put your book down, it has lots of twists and turns, but it also has this beautiful writing.”

In this illuminating interview with the “Authors on the Air” podcast, Tammy Oberhausen delves into her captivating debut novel, THE EVOLUTION OF THE GOSPELETTES, the three-decade-long journey to finally bring her book to publication, and offers guidance for fellow writers striving to get their work published. This is an essential listen for all budding authors and anyone seeking inspiration from a writer who never gave up.

Thirty full years after Kentucky author Tammy Oberhausen started writing her first novel, THE EVOLUTION OF THE GOSPELETTES is finally in print. Oberhausen’s ...

12/05/2024

Congratulations to author Dorian Hairston and PRETEND THE BALL IS NAMED JIM CROW on winning the 2024 Twin Bill Book Prize for Best Baseball Poetry Book!

Frank X Walker put it best: “Hooks Tinker's press row seat and Josh Gibson's storied life provide the perfect points of view for this intimate examination of Black life between the bases. Hairston winds up and delivers inning after inning of masterfully crafted historical poems with an insider's view of the truth that lets the reader swing at a Satchel Paige fastball, celebrate a Gibson home run, and witness a love for the game that sometimes failed to love you back. If it's the bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded, and you're up to bat, you'll want this book in your hands.”

Read more and snag your copy: https://bit.ly/49jUZe3 (Image courtesy of The Twin Bill.)

12/03/2024

The holiday season may have just started, but our sale won't be around much longer! Don't miss out on a wide range of stories and subjects—from a photographic collection of Affrilachian life, to a novel of traveling gospel singers, to a lieutenant's biography spanning WWII. All of these books (and more) are part of the sale, happening through this Friday, December 6 at https://www.kentuckypress.com/.

12/02/2024

“Finally, John Bleasdale’s impressive biography of Terrence Malick opens a window into the life of a somewhat private filmmaker and offers insight into his work.” | Thanks to The Independent for featuring THE MAGIC HOURS on its “books of the month” list for December! | https://bit.ly/3ZwKIb8

11/29/2024

It's Black Friday! While you're debating what to buy, think about getting your favorite book lovers a little gift (or two)… 📕📗 Head to https://www.kentuckypress.com/winter-sale/ to enjoy 40% off *and* free USPS Media Mail shipping when ordering 2+ books.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Here at the Press we're grateful for all of the wonderful writers and readers that inspire and support us. What are you grateful for? 🤗

11/27/2024

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Coming in September, Jennifer Brian’s CLASSIC COCKTAIL REVIVAL is “an easy-to-follow and fun read that not only provides basic knowledge about the major classic cocktails but also conveys Brian’s excitement and passion,” per Heather Wibbels, author of BOURBON IS MY COMFORT FOOD.

But don’t just take her word for it—pre-order your copy today! https://bit.ly/3OqMZhO

11/27/2024

"As with the shifting Kentuckian landscape, DROWNED TOWN treats its audience to the ebbing and flowing of emotions that come with forging and embodying a sense of identity through place."—Southern Review of Books | DROWNED TOWN | Now Available in Paperback | https://buff.ly/3V4nPJA

11/26/2024

Congrats to author Nadia Colburn and I SAY THE SKY, which just received two 2024 American Book Fest poetry awards and glowing praise in EcoTheo Review!

Both profound and accessible—both elegy and celebration—I SAY THE SKY addresses some of the most challenging aspects of human existence, from childhood trauma to environmental devastation. In unexpected and clear-sighted ways, its poems discover wisdom, wonder, and peace. https://bit.ly/say-sky

11/25/2024

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His role as the Joker in the 1960s Batman TV series made him immortal. But with more than 400 film television credits *plus* a stellar career as an actor, dancer, and singer, he became a true Hollywood icon.

Coming in August, a new biography—CESAR ROMERO: THE JOKER IS WILD! https://bit.ly/cesar-romero

11/25/2024

The first book of its kind, AFFRILACHIA: TESTIMONIES is a stunning visual history that gives voice to the broad spectrum of African Americans who have lived in the Appalachian region over the centuries. https://buff.ly/3ZtpGL1

11/22/2024

It’s that time of year again... 📚🎁 Our Holiday Sale is here through Friday, December 6. Use code FROSTY24 at checkout for 40% off and free media mail shipping when ordering 2+ books. Find the perfect gift for your loved ones, no matter their reading interests—from Appalachian poetry and prose, to film bios, to military history, and so much more!

We’re offering 40% off plus free media mail shipping on orders of 2 or more books! Use promo code FROSTY24 on our website Friday, November 1 – Friday, December 6,... READ MORE

11/21/2024

“With its bright prose and complex characters, No Son of Mine is a must-read memoir of the year.”
Congratulations to Jonathan Corcoran whose debut memoir NO SON OF MINE has been named to Book Riot's “Best Books of 2024” list!

Hear ye! Hear ye! We're announcing the Best Books of 2024! We've assembled our favorite reads of the year across genres — romance, horror, fantasy,

11/21/2024

It's Eleanor Powell's birthday! Find out more about this dancing queen in ELEANOR POWELL:

When considering the best dancers in Hollywood's history, some obvious names come to mind—Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Bill Robinson. Yet often overlooked...

11/20/2024

Tammy Oberhausen's THE EVOLUTION OF THE GOSPELETTES has been called “an absolutely irresistible novel—so smart, so warm and wise” by author Lee Smith, praised by the Appalachian Review, Booklist, and Foreword Reviews, and was recently celebrated at a fantastic launch event at the Warren County Public Library. Check out our website to learn more about this stunning new novel that explores family ties and rifts, faith and doubt, and holiness and hypocrisy in a changing world.

11/20/2024

"THE MODERN MOUNTAIN COOKBOOK is a heartwarming cookbook that translates traditional Appalachian cuisine into vegan delights designed to appeal to all palates.”—*starred* review from Foreword Reviews