University Press of Kentucky

Scholarly publisher for all of Kentucky.
Come for the regional focus, stay for books on film, military history, bourbon, Appalachia, and so much more!

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🏀 DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND by Dan Issel with Doug Brunk is coming soon! This candid and engaging memoir is a must-read for basketball fans and Kentucky Wildcats alike. https://t.co/DgIGgueTW1

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@shepherdexpress Want to dive even deeper? Moral recently joined @JimJunot on Lights, Camera, Author to discuss the extraordinary scope of Hitchcock’s career, why the filmmaker deserves a fresh reappraisal, and the most surprising revelation uncovered during his research: https://t.co/mr8hh2VaLT

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🎬 ICYMI — A CENTURY OF HITCHCOCK continues to spark conversation. David Luhrssen at @ShepherdExpress recently offered an insightful review of Tony Lee Moral’s latest book: https://t.co/0CAJetvxFb

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📚 Arriving August 11—Debra Levine's sparkling new biography, JAZZED, is already making moves! @NewYorkTheater recommends the book in their star-studded roundup of new theater books for summer 2026.

View the full list of summer reading recs at: https://t.co/6CKji2qAng

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Nat Segaloff's forthcoming book, THE SECRET HITCHCOCK, arrives this fall and is already receiving rave reviews! Read on to learn why @KirkusReviews calls it “Another winner from a perceptive and humblingly prolific scholar of Old Hollywood." — https://t.co/xpG4EBxbjr

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@dcplibrary Lea will also appear at @filsonhistory in Louisville on June 9 at 6 PM for a special “Dine & Dialogue" event presented in person and via Zoom. She’ll be joined in conversation by Nikki Lanier. More at: https://t.co/3TvmVu4f8c

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Don’t miss Owensboro native Sonya Lea at @dcplibrary on Saturday, June 6 at 2 PM for a discussion of her new book, AMERICAN BLOODLINES: RECKONING WITH LYNCH CULTURE. Find more details by visiting: https://t.co/OKR2xOXqVn

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Now Available: LET THE FOREST GO by Justin Wymer is a memoir in poetic fragments that is a memoir in poetic fragments that follows an Appalachian's quest for truth as he explores memory, identity & intergenerational trauma. https://t.co/COKEH2ToAF

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Congratulations to Sonya Lea, author of AMERICAN BLOODLINES, on receiving the 2026 Kentucky History Award (Publications—University Press category) from the @kyhistsoc! We're proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Learn more at: https://t.co/lj3RvakoTX

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Now Available: EQUINE REGULATORY LAW, SECOND EDITION by Robert L. Heleringer, which The Plaid Horse calls "the most comprehensive legal treatment of American horse racing regulation available." https://t.co/aHGE1LSrmz

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Happy 100th Birthday to the one-and-only Marilyn Monroe. 🌟

Did you know legendary choreographer Jack Cole helped shape Marilyn’s iconic on-screen style and movement? Learn more in JAZZED by Debra Levine, coming August 11—preorder at: https://t.co/Gi0PIznINH

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📢 Coming soon: SON OF THE SECRET SERVICE by Clint McCown. In this compelling collection of essays, McCown reflects on a remarkable life shaped by risk, resilience, and unforgettable encounters. https://t.co/KbwyCF4Wr7

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🥃🍸 Denver friends—don't miss Jennifer Brian, author of CLASSIC COCKTAIL REVIVAL, as she teaches an exclusive mixology class with Denver Book Society! This special event will take place Tuesday, June 9 at 6 PM—to RSVP, visit: https://t.co/ebuT55zwTX

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Looking for your next beach read? Check out this roundup of the 75 best books of the summer from the @BostonGlobe, featuring Tony Lee Moral's latest, A CENTURY OF HITCHCOCK.

View the booklist: https://t.co/VmHj9j7NxE
Grab your own copy of the book: https://t.co/M7MGbwn07p

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This week on Film Flam Man (@matwbt), a podcast interview and Substack review explore producer Steve Starkey's new book, ON THE SET OF FORREST GUMP.

Listen to the podcast here: https://t.co/GsdZnf3ORX
Find the review on Substack: https://t.co/x3WE2iitvN

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Celebrate Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday with a deep dive on the man who shaped her iconic movement. JAZZED: JACK COLE AND TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN DANCE by Debra Levine shines a well-deserved spotlight on the legendary choreographer. Read more @Forbes: https://t.co/zAT1HGYnob

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In a new episode of the @NewBooksNetwork podcast, Tony Lee Moral talks all things Hitchcock! Here, the author shares a behind-the-scenes look at the research behind his new book, A CENTURY OF HITCHCOCK—available June 9th. Listen to the full episode at: https://t.co/CuLTK9IrhJ

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Have you listened to Black & Published’s conversation with Toni Ann Johnson about her new story collection, BUT WHERE'S HOME? Check it out at: https://t.co/PqfvgGmjA3

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Patrice Gopo, editor of WE DESERVE TO HEAL, recently joined Black Authors Matter TV to talk about the inspo behind the anthology, the journey of creating her award-winning children’s books, and how her latest book offers a space for healing and growth: https://t.co/JTrA400Jys