Books on Democracy and Politics
December 3, 2024
More than three billion people in 72 countries went to the polls in 2024 to vote in democratic elections. Free elections are the hallmark of democracies, and good governance relies… READ MORE
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Excerpt: The Flat Woman by Vanessa Saunders
November 19, 2024
Introducing The Flat Woman Today, we’re excited to share an exclusive excerpt from The Flat Woman: A Novel by Vanessa Saunders. This thought-provoking novel, out today, takes readers on a… READ MORE
The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells and How University of Alabama Press #StepsUP
November 15, 2024
At the University of Alabama Press, we believe our work shines brightest when it connects readers with inspiring and authentic voices that shed light across the landscape of history and… READ MORE
2024 Mary Beaudry Book Award Winner Announced!
November 7, 2024
The University of Alabama Press is thrilled to announce that Plant Foods of Greece: A Culinary Journey to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages by Soultana Maria Valamoti has been named the winner of… READ MORE
The People Under the Lake
October 31, 2024
Before diving into the eerie history beneath Weiss Lake, we want to highlight Kelly Kazek’s Some Nightmares Are Real, a haunting exploration of Alabama’s supernatural side. This collection by renowned… READ MORE
In Memoriam: Leah Rawls Atkins (1935–2024)
October 18, 2024
Leah Rawls Atkins, a trailblazer in Southern history and a distinguished educator, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 89. A Birmingham, Alabama native, Dr. Atkins earned… READ MORE
Excerpt: The Castle: A Novel by Seth Rogoff
October 8, 2024
February 6 (morning)Yesterday, toward evening, I returned to the schoolhouse. I searched the teacher’s desk and discovered a notebook. I stayed up late into the night reading it. It contains… READ MORE
Alabama Heritage Staff Picks: Must-Read Books
October 4, 2024
Continuing our series of staff picks, the University of Alabama Press welcomes Alabama Heritage magazine’s editor, Susan Reynolds, and marketing and digital media manager, Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie. The pair have thoughtfully selected books… READ MORE
American Society for Ethnohistory Order Form & Discount Code
September 18, 2024
Fifty Years of Defying Tradition: Join Fiction Collective Two’s Anniversary Celebration
The University of Alabama Press is thrilled to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Fiction Collective Two (FC2). An author-led press, FC2 has been a hub for artistically adventurous, non-traditional fiction… READ MORE