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Scholarly publisher for all of Kentucky. Come for the regional focus, stay for books on film, military history, bourbon, Appalachia, and so much more!
Lexington, KY
Joined April 2009
This Saturday, January 10 at 2 PM, join Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith, the authors of PARANORMAL KENTUCKY, at the @LexPubLib Central Branch for a fascinating discussion about Kentucky’s most mysterious and unexplained phenomena. https://t.co/JusnzVGaKF
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New year, new reads—rooted right here in Kentucky. 💙 Discover local stories and histories, all 40% off with code FROSTY25 through Jan. 31 at https://t.co/noZiciEaL0.
#NewYearNewReads, #BookSale, #KentuckyReads
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Bryan Groves, author of WHEN PRESIDENTS FIGHT THE LAST WAR, spoke with @SSInow WAR ROOM editor-in-chief JP Clark about the book and its focus on the difficult mid-conflict course-correction decisions made by presidents. Listen to the full interview at: https://t.co/ybjhibrZ2F
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🎉 As we turn the page on another year, we’re grateful for our readers, authors, and supporters. Here’s to a bright 2026 from the University Press of Kentucky!
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Starting January 6th, the Ethel Barrymore exhibit at @LindenPlace runs through Feb 12 and provides a fascinating look at the "Shy Empress of the Footlights." Kathleen Spaltro will speak about her new book on Barrymore Sunday, Feb 1, starting at 2 PM: https://t.co/PTffLhWlNn
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Ring in the new year with words that linger. ✍️ Explore these collections of poetry and prose—40% off with code FROSTY25 through January 31 at https://t.co/noZiciEaL0!
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Kristine Yohe's RECKONING WITH THE PAST: THE HISTORICAL POETRY OF FRANK X WALKER is the first book-length study of an Affrilachian poet. Mark your calendar for the book's launch event with Yohe and Walker, February 27 at 6 PM at NKU Mercantile Library https://t.co/1Z9yxMkgCK
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Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate from the University Press of Kentucky!
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🎄Merry Christmas from the University Press of Kentucky! Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and plenty of good books.
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In a recent interview with @RollingOut, Toni Ann Johnson reflects on her forthcoming book, BUT WHERE'S HOME?, exploring the complexities of writing about family trauma and the challenge of cultivating empathy for difficult characters. Read more at: https://t.co/IlZUAJzah8
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Coming Soon | CD Collins "wild and unforgettable" story collection, BLUE LAND, arrives January 27, 2026. Learn more at: https://t.co/EUwzVWIqMd
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🛒 Pre-Order Now: TORE ALL TO PIECES the debut novel by Willie Carver, is a book that Peter Parnell calls "a revelation." Add it to your 2026 TBR list today — and take 40% off your pre-order at https://t.co/noZiciEaL0 with promo code FROSTY25.
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Coming Soon: A powerful scholarly reexamination of archival accounts that illuminate the lives of Teresa Martín and Luisa Menéndez, Indigenous women whose 1600s testimonies shaped colonial understandings of land, resources, and wealth in North America. https://t.co/nDXh3JonxN
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Explore powerful true stories and bold literary voices, and dive into themes of identity, place, and perseverance. Take 40% off all paperback and hardcover books, including these nonfiction favorites during the Holiday Sale with code FROSTY25, only at https://t.co/noZiciEaL0.
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Congratulations to author Laura Leigh Morris, whose powerful novel, THE STONE CATCHERS has been shortlisted for the 2026 Writer's Conference of Northern Appalachia @WCoNAconf Book of the Year! https://t.co/wjIhHjpvCE
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Dr. Kristine Yohe is dedicated to helping students understand the vital role of Black literature in shaping our collective story. Read more about her new book, RECKONING WITH THE PAST, in this excellent piece by Dillon Flaugher for @NorthernerMedia: https://t.co/AW5iu1v2a1
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📚 Arriving February 2026: Toni Ann Johnson's BUT WHERE'S HOME? is a linked collection of stories that feature a cast of complex and interwoven characters whose stories illuminate the complexities of Black life in America. Preorder at https://t.co/vk5hm8rfxb
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This extraordinary story is getting the spotlight it deserves: In JUST FOLLOW ME, Thom Gossom Jr. and Sam Heys honor Auburn’s James Owens, whose courage helped open doors for Black athletes in the SEC. https://t.co/6qIkc4Rt4q | https://t.co/tLRTos2ahH
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Happy Hanukkah from the University Press of Kentucky! Wishing all of those who celebrate a safe and happy holiday full of joy and light.
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