UT Press Editorial Board member and UT professor Stuart N. Brotman has a new article on The American Mind entitled "'Critical Thinking' is Not Enough." To read more about his thoughts on higher education, click through the link below.

“Critical Thinking” Is Not Enough

For the American founders, critical thinking was the starting point; disciplined inquiry was the destination.

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Calling Vol fans of all ages..."My Magic Tux" is here! This 'Big Orange' story about a young football fan is heart-warming, funny, inspiring, and also marks the start of our new series for young readers! Now, even more Tennesseans can find something to read in our catalog!📙✨

While women playing football is often been seen as a gag or anomaly, hundreds of female athletes have participated in the sport since the late 19th century. Check out "Gridiron Invasion: The Hidden History of Women's Football" today! utpress.org/979889527097...

Earlier this year, author and historian Christopher P. Magra penned an article for The Conversation U.S. that serves as an excellent precursor to his newly released book, "America's First War." Check out the article below!

1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support for America after its first declaration of war.

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Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 While you're taking a break from the heat, check out these five UT Press titles that dig deeper into America's origins, diplomacy, diverse cultural traditions, and religious history. Find these and more on UTpress.org!

As we kick off a momentous week celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re excited to unveil "America’s First War: The Military History of the Declaration of Independence," the latest from scholar Christopher P. Magra.

Dwight Pitcaithley, author and former chief historian of the National Park Service, was recently invited on Virginia Humanities' podcast With Good Reason for their episode "Framing the Civil War."

Framing the Civil War - With Good Reason

For nearly a century the National Park Service would tell you all about the civil war battles and tactics, but meticulously avoided the most explosive word in the American lexicon: Slavery.

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Featuring groundbreaking articles published throughout her 30+ year career, “Women, Fertility, and North American Archeology” showcases Cheryl Claassen’s research and major impact in archeology, anthropology, and gender studies. Learn more about Claassen and the book: utpress.org/979889527096...

We sat down (virtually) with author Mike Hilleary/@mikehilleary.bsky.social to hear more about the process and inspiration for his newest book "Sound Minds: Musicians on Mental Health", which features interviews from Tegan Quin, Sharon Van Etten, and many more! See more at the link below!

Interview with Mike Hilleary on Sound Minds - University of Tennessee Press

No matter the amount of talent, awards, hit songs, or other measurable benchmarks of success in the music industry, statistically, musicians struggle with mental health issues at a higher rate... READ...

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Today's featured book: Theresa Laurence, "Sister Sandra: A Black Catholic Nun and the Struggle for Equality in Church and Community," University of Tennessee Press, 2026 @utpress.bsky.social utpress.org/978162190869...

It's a double release day! Today we congratulate @mmcornelius.bsky.social on the 10th Anniversary Edition of "The Final Season," and scholars Robert Hauhart and Jeff Birkenstein on their new collection, "Consuming the American Dream". See both new releases here: utpress.org/search-resul...

Read an exclusive excerpt from Theresa Laurence's "Sister Sandra" ahead of her launch event tonight in Nashville! Find more details about the event via our Facebook event page and on UTPress.org!

"A Vision Gives Way to Vocation" - University of Tennessee Press

Excerpted from Sister Sandra by Theresa Laurence Despite all her reservations, and still feeling somewhat lost about her future at age twenty-seven, Sandra decided she had to follow what she... READ M...

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Mike Hilleary, whose book "Sound Minds: Musicians on Mental Health" was just released in May, caught up recently with musician Tegan Quin for her Substack! Tegan is one half of the rock duo Tegan and Sara and is one of the artists featured in the book. Watch their conversation below!

Sound Minds: Musicians on Mental Health

A chit chat with Mike Hilleary about his new book, writing, and more!

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History lovers, Civil War enthusiasts, and photography buffs—don't miss Scott Hippensteel for a lecture on "Civil War Photo Forensics" on Wed, June 17, from 12:00–1:00 PM at the East Tennessee History Center. utpress.org/events/civil...

Civil War Photo Forensics Lecture at ETHS - University of Tennessee Press

Join us for a fascinating lecture with author Scott Hippensteel as he presents insights from his groundbreaking book, Civil War Photo Forensics. In this compelling work, Hippensteel reexamines some of...

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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Kingston William Heath, renowned scholar and professor of architectural history and preservation. In 2001, we published his award-winning book, "The Patina of Place: The Cultural Weathering of A New England Industrial Landscape”. utpress.org/978162190264...

The Patina Of Place

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the booming textile industry turned many New England towns and villages into industrialized urban cent...

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Happy Pub Day to "Land of Dreams" by C.L. Hoang! Inspired by the discovery of a box of old letters and faded photographs Hoang transforms these mementos into a moving meditation on what it means to lose one’s home and find another. Pick up your copy today!

Check out this great interview from the The San Diego Union-Tribune with author CL Hoang on his forthcoming memoir "Land of Dreams: An Immigrant’s Journey from War-Torn Vietnam to America" which comes out everywhere tomorrow, June 9!

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Coming to America, rebuilding his life and family after his country’s collapse, in new memoir

Our 2026 Fall/Winter Catalog is here! Within these pages you'll find the titles that will define the second half of our year & we can't wait to share them with you! To learn more about a few of these forthcoming titles, check out our post breaking them down at the "News" section of UTPress.org!

"Haunted by Memory: Ghost Stories of the American Civil War" is out today! In this annotated anthology, historians John R. Neff & Amy Laurel Fluker offer the first scholarly analysis of the significance of ghosts to the history and memory of the nation's bloodiest battle.

Patrick H. Garrow's "From Gray to Blue" offers "an effective overview of the wartime experiences of the thousands of ex-Confederates who found themselves in the curious position of fighting for their former adversaries," writes Jeremy Knoll. Read more: tinyurl.com/5cfhh6sp @utpress.bsky.social

From Gray to Blue (2026)

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It's time for the UTP Summer Reading Sale! Through July 31, select titles are now 30% off with FREE SHIPPING! See all titles on our sale page: utpress.org/summer-readi...

Reach researchers worldwide when you submit your scholarly work for inclusion in the MLA International Bibliography. mla.org/Bibliography-Submit

We can't wait for our first event with Neighborly Books in Maryville this week! On Wednesday, May 6, author Jeremy Lloyd will be reading from his new book Forest Time and signing copies for those present. Come check out this new store and say hello!

We're looking forward to celebrating the release of Jeremy Lloyd's Forest Time in Knoxville tomorrow, April 28! See more details on our website: utpress.org/events/fores...

Forest Time Book Launch at Flock Beer & Wine - University of Tennessee Press

Join the GSM Institute at Tremont and author Jeremy Lloyd on Tuesday, April 28, to celebrate the release of Forest Time: Footnotes to an Outdoor Education! This casual come-and-go event... READ MORE

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Have you been to our new website yet? With new interactive book pages, event calendar, blog feed, and the advanced search capabilities to help you discover your next great read, we put in the work just for YOU! Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback and enthusiasm for the site so far!

In Civil War Photo Forensics, Scott Hippensteel analyzes images taken by early photojournalists during the American Civil War, using modern techniques to show that many were staged or manipulated to tell a deeper truth. See some of the images discussed in the book below. Available now!

Also out this week - Decisions on Western Waters: The Twenty-Seven Critical Decisions That Defined the Battles by Michael D. Becker! See this and all other titles in this series on our website: utpress.org/search-resul...

Forest Time by Jeremy Lloyd is at the same time personal, educational, and existential, making it a unique and exciting addition to our list. Spend some time in the Great Smoky Mountains this spring by picking up a copy! Available at UTPress.org and other online and in-person retailers.

Today's featured title: "The Free Will Baptists: A New History," by J. Matthew Pinson, University of Tennessee Press, 2026. @utpress.bsky.social utpress.org/979889527042...

We are at the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) annual conference this weekend, hosted by Marshall University! Come visit the UT Press table, located right under the John Marshall portrait in the main exhibit hall, and meet a couple of our acquisitions editors!