Category: Entertainment Blogs

  • Tips and Tricks to Get Started on NaNoWriMo

    Ever wanted to write a novel? Can’t find the inspiration or drive to do it? Then look no further than NaNoWriMo! What is NaNoWriMo, you may ask? It stands for the National Novel Writing Month. During the month of November, you will write 50,000 words over a 30-day period. By…

  • Favorite Book Series: Science Fiction, Double Feature

    Science fiction and fantasy are the gateway into expressing some of our most creative and imaginative ideas. It’s exciting, intriguing, and a possible look into the what could be and what we want to be. We here at the University Press love to delve into those fascinating and surreal worlds.…

  • If You Liked “Floods and Fires,” You’ll Love These!

    Dan Leach’s book Floods and Fires is a prime example of Southern Literature. If you enjoy Southern Literature, you’re certain to enjoy reading these novels and short stories written by authors who inspired Dan Leach! Here are a few book recommendations that capture the true essence of Southern Literature! Happy…

  • Don’t Worry, There’s Always More Latino Lit

    This is the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of Latino Lit. We hope that you’ve been able to expand your reading horizons over the past month as we know we have. Remember that Local is Global. By reading about diverse cultures and…

  • Favorite Books Series: Staff Picks

    October, just in case you didn’t know, is National Book Month, aka the perfect excuse to read, read, read! Fall is the best time for reading. It’s getting cold and chilly out, so you can snuggle up with a blanket and some fuzzy socks and hot chocolate and just lounge…

  • Allen Mendenhall on Researching “The Southern Philosopher”

    We’re honored to have Allen Mendenhall, editor of The Southern Philosopher: Collected Essays of John William Corrington, join us today as he talks about his research process, the help he received, and just what makes John William Corrington so interesting. You can find more by him at the Southern Literary Review and his…

  • UNG Reads Celebrates Story, Culture, and Words with “Bless Me, Ultima”

    We’re honored to have Dr. Tanya Bennett as a guest author for today’s blog. Dr. Bennett is a Professor and Dean of Honors at UNG as well as the project director for UNG Reads. Although the population of North Georgia is diverse in culture and ethnicity, language, religion, educational background,…

  • Hispanic Heritage Month Book Recommendations

    Hi everyone! We hope that you’re enjoying the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. We’re here today to bring you even more great books to read. Have a recommendation you’d like to share? Read any of these and have an opinion on it? Leave a comment, visit us on Facebook, or…