The following books are now available in paperback editions. Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern RockMichael Ray FitzGerald Florida Book Awards, Bronze Medal for Florida Nonfiction “Fun and informative. . . . Fans of southern rock will appreciate Fitzgerald’s entertaining survey.”—Publishers Weekly “[An] enjoyable book that’s part memoir and part music history. . . . … Continue reading Fall 2023 Paperback Releases
New Paperback Release: Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away
Florida Historical Society Samuel Proctor Award “These vivid accounts remind us that history is lived by ordinary people, whose memories are invaluable.”—Latino Magazine “An intensely personal collection of memories from people who lived through a tragic epoch of Cuban history that became a transformative period for Florida.”—Tallahassee Democrat “An excellent example of the power of oral history.”—Orlando Sentinel “A … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away
Year in Review: Awards Won
The University Press of Florida and UF Press proudly present our award-winning books and authors from the last year. Dreams in the New Century: Instant Cities, Shattered Hopes, and Florida’s Turning PointGary R. Mormino Florida Book Awards, Gold Medal for Florida Nonfiction Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau Book Award “Provides a window into the state’s … Continue reading Year in Review: Awards Won
Our 2023 FHS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
This year’s Florida Historical Society Public History Forum was held in Lakeland from May 18 to 20. Our virtual booth is open through June 30, 2023 and offers great deals on our Florida history titles. Use code FHS23 for discount prices and free shipping within the U.S. on orders over $75. Click Here to View all Titles in Our Virtual … Continue reading Our 2023 FHS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
2023 Awards for Our Florida Books and Authors
Congratulations to our authors who were recognized in this year's Florida Book Awards and Florida Historical Society Awards. All of the winning books can be purchased with a discount in our spring sale using code 23SPR, valid through June 18, 2022. Florida Book Awards Coordinated by the Florida State University Libraries, the Florida Book Awards … Continue reading 2023 Awards for Our Florida Books and Authors
Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the Florida Historical Society Forum
This year's FHS Public History Forum was held last weekend in Gainesville, together with the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society conference. Our virtual booth is open through June 30, 2022 and offers great deals on our Florida history books, as well as our Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings books. Use code FHS22 for discount prices and free shipping … Continue reading Our 2022 Virtual Booth for the Florida Historical Society Forum
Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away
Meet the author at these upcoming events!March 3, 7:00 p.m. | Midtown Reader, Tallahassee, FL | More infoMarch 9, 7:00 p.m. | Books & Books, Coral Gables, FL | More infoApril 9 | Word of South Festival, Tallahassee, FL | More info “A beautifully imagined, carefully researched, and masterfully edited oral history. Readers will share the struggles of those who made the … Continue reading Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away
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