Celebrate National Poetry Month with these recent poetry collections from University Press of Florida. Featuring the work of Fernando Valverde, Excilia Saldaña, Reinaldo Arenas, Allan Peterson, and Mohja Kahf, these books will introduce you to writers both familiar and new. Use code NPM21 for discount prices and free shipping through April 30. The Insistence of … Continue reading Books for National Poetry Month
Miami: A Reading List
To celebrate the Miami Book Fair, we've put together a reading list focusing on this famous city. Be transported back in time with Gary Monroe's photos of South Beach and learn about famed architect Alfred Browning Parker and renowned journalist Jane Wood Reno. Read about the history of African Americans in Miami, and enjoy delicious … Continue reading Miami: A Reading List
Tampa: A Reading List
To celebrate the Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading we've curated a reading list focused on this wonderful city. Get a taste of the famous Columbia Restaurant, learn about the Summit Venture's crash into the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and see immigrant cigar workers carve out a space for themselves. Books are on sale with code … Continue reading Tampa: A Reading List
Activist Archaeology: A Reading List
Emphasizing the role that university presses play in elevating authors, subjects, and whole disciplines that bring new perspectives, ideas, and voices to readers around the globe, the Association of University Presses (AUPresses) has chosen “Raise UP” as the theme for this year’s University Press Week. University Press of Florida is a proud member of AUPresses, … Continue reading Activist Archaeology: A Reading List
Music in Florida: A Reading List
This selection of books offers readers the chance to delve into Florida's music scene. Read about Gainesville's place in the story of American rock and roll, the Jacksonville bands that reset the course of seventies rock, and the state's rich soul music history. Use code UPF75 for discounts and free shipping through December 16. Jacksonville and the … Continue reading Music in Florida: A Reading List
Florida Springs: A Reading List
Featuring the underwater photography of Bruce Mozert, the life story of explorer and activist Wes Skiles, and an analysis of serious freshwater problems today, these books take readers on a journey across Florida to learn about the state's beautiful natural springs. Find out why Florida's springs are so beloved, what threatens the springs, and how … Continue reading Florida Springs: A Reading List
Women’s History: A Reading List
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Southern Association for Women Historians (SAWH). In recognition of this milestone we’ve curated a selection of our books focusing on women’s history. Read about the development of southern women’s history, the lives of women in the South, and the stories of women who fought for the environment … Continue reading Women’s History: A Reading List
Summer eBook Sale
Kick off the final month of summer with half price eBooks from University Press of Florida! All the titles in this selection are new, published since March of this year—since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for a new read, take advantage of this chance to catch up on some books … Continue reading Summer eBook Sale
Quarantine Reads for July 2020
As we enter a new month amid the COVID-19 pandemic, University Press of Florida is pleased to offer our readers a new selection of free eBooks. This month's collection focuses on the natural world, featuring stories of adventurers and conservationists to inspire and entertain readers, plus a few guidebooks to help those who are feeling … Continue reading Quarantine Reads for July 2020
Black History of Florida: A Reading List
Explore centuries of freedom struggles, political development, community histories, and cultural achievements in this list of our books on the African American heritage of Florida. Including the eras of slavery, segregation, and civil rights, these books delve into both pivotal moments and daily life from throughout the Black history of the state. Africa in Florida: … Continue reading Black History of Florida: A Reading List