Drowned Town by Jayne Moore Waldrop explores the multigenerational impact caused by the loss of home and illuminates the joys and sorrows of a group of people bound together by western Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes and the lakes that lie on either side of it. Following two women whose lives are shaped by their […]

When Trina Sims and Jenny Bryan first meet, they don’t relate well to each other. Jenny is troubled, struggling to escape personal demons, and somewhat closed-minded, the result of growing up in a racist town. Trina is a proud Black woman—ambitious, strong-willed, and unafraid to speak her mind. But after the pair spend a few […]

“Crystal Wilkinson’s Perfect Black is powerful witch-work. In these cascading lyrics, Wilkinson casts her glittering net of protection over the bodies and hearts of every Black girl. The poet’s past self, ‘a girl, not yet trouble,’ is a dreamer whose desires—for love and intellectual play, for spiritual radiance and sexual empowerment—still carry sweet potency. Here, […]

“Lenny Shulman has covered the Thoroughbred industry with passion and insight for more than 20 years. This fascinating collection of interviews with racing’s legendary personalities proves once again he is one of racing’s premier chroniclers.”—Ted Bassett, president emeritus of Keeneland

“An engrossing picture of a woman who was both a throwback to classic Hollywood glamour and a harbinger of modern, ‘famous for being famous’ reality stars.”—Foreword Reviews

Did you know that May is National Wildfire Awareness Month? A great time to pick up Chad T. Hanson’s Smokescreen, which reminds us that while alarm over wildfires in populated areas is normal and warranted, natural wildfires are as essential as sun and rain in fire-adapted forests, and can create extraordinarily important and rich wildlife […]

Edited by Katherine Ledford, Theresa Lloyd and Rebecca Stephens Published by: The University Press of Kentucky Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky Despite the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Appalachia, the region has nurtured and inspired some of the nation’s finest writers. Featuring dozens of authors born into or adopted by the region over the past […]

“Michel, the chef and restaurateur behind [seven] Kentucky restaurants, shares simple and satisfying recipes from each of her eateries in this charming cookbook…. Home cooks will enjoy the simplicity and heartiness jam-packed into this collection.”—Publishers Weekly