March 3, 2025

Seven Must-Read Books for Women’s History Month 2025

Each March, we come together to honor and recognize the legacy of women in history, society, and culture and to reflect on the ongoing fight for gender equality. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating...

February 8, 2025

10 Must-Read Books for Black History Month 2025

Understanding the impact of Black labor is key to understanding Black history and culture, as well as its influence on the United States. This year’s Black History Month theme—African Americans and Labor, free, unfree, vocational, and voluntary—explores how work has...

December 9, 2024

Fourteen Books for Understanding Challenges to Freedom and Democracy

University presses play a vital role in publishing works that deepen our understanding of current events, particularly in areas such as democracy and the challenges it faces. By publishing books that foster critical scholarship and diverse philosophical perspectives, Columbia University...

November 14, 2024

Caelyn Cobb on Stepping UP for Turbulent Times

Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In Columbia University Press’s 130-plus year history, we’ve published countless books about the strife in the region, with many more on the way.

November 13, 2024

Miranda Martin on Stepping UP for Climate Science

Understanding Paleoclimatology, Climate Models, and Urban Planning

The climate crisis is a complex problem that affects all of us in myriad ways and requires a range of actions across governments, industries, and disciplines.

October 21, 2024

13 Must-Read Books for Understanding U.S. Policies and Media Relations

Raina Mansfield

Continuing our recommendations for books to read as the election cycle heats up, we curated a list of books about U.S. domestic concerns, such as climate activism, policing, immigration, and race relations, as well as books that provide insights on...

September 2, 2024

12 Must-Read Books About U.S. Voters, Presidential Campaigns, and Partisan Politics

Raina Mansfield

This November, millions of Americans will vote in what is sure to be a historic election. To help you be more informed about the current U.S. voting base and campaign politics, we curated this book list that offers a fresh...

August 9, 2024

Celebrate Book Lovers Day with Global Reads

Raina Mansfield

This Book Lovers Day, immerse yourself in the wonder of reading by exploring new titles. We’re excited to share some standout collections and collaborations that highlight literature’s diversity and richness. From powerful narratives by Roseway Publishing to the lyrical poetry...

February 9, 2024

15 Must-Read Books for Black History Month 2024

This month, we come together to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and to recognize their roles in shaping U.S. history and culture. This year, we invite you on a journey of discovery through these rich narratives and scholarly works....

September 22, 2023

Eleven Must-Read Books for Translation Month 2023

September marks National Translation Month, a time to appreciate literature penned in various languages and recognize the intricate art of translating texts into new languages while preserving their essence, tone, and flair. Translators act as gateways, granting us access to...

September 18, 2023

Ten Must-Read Books for Climate Week 2023

For more than a decade, Climate Week has brought together some of the foremost international leaders in a variety of different fields to discuss solutions to the climate crisis and celebrate progress. The books on this list do the same:...

August 3, 2023

Ten Must-Read Books for Women in Translation Month 2023

Great books deserve a second life on the international stage; however, each year, books authored by women make up a disproportionately small percentage of the total number of works translated into English. This gender disparity is exactly why Meytal Radzinski...