2020 Graduates: The World Is Waiting for You

With graduation season kicking off around the country, graduating seniors may be grappling with unique challenges—fear and uncertainty in the face . . .

A Studs Terkel Reading List

In honor of legendary author and oral historian Studs Terkel's upcoming birthday, we’ve put together a list of some of his works to add to your # . . .

A Conversation with Noam Chomsky and Erik Loomis

On International Workers' Day, May 1st, 2020, renowned public intellectual and author of . . .

A #RadicalMay Reading List

The coronavirus pandemic has underscored the inequities of capitalist society.

8 Books to Read for International Workers' Day

May 1 is International Workers' Day (also known as May Day), a day to honor laborers, labor movements, and the fight for workers’ rights.

5 more books by Romesh Gunesekera to read after Suncatcher

Earth Day Author Spotlight: A Conversation with Dahr Jamail

In celebration of the 50^th Earth Day, we had a conversation with Dahr Jamail, author of . . .

Read an Excerpt from The End of Ice

Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day being recognized as a global holiday.

New Partnership with Bookshop.org to Support Independent Bookstores

The New Press is proud to announce our partnership with Bookshop.org, a new online platform with a mission to help support brick and mortar . . .

The New Press Remembers John Prine

The New Press joins the world in mourning singer songwriter John Prine, who died last week of the coronavirus. 
 

Book Giveaway! Quarantine Reads

Last week on the blog we shared a list of six wonderful works that will transport you far, far away, all while staying hunkered down at home.

Long Distance Reads to Read from Home

Need to distance yourself from the current situation?  We’d like to recommend six wonderful works that will transport you far, far away.