Focus on climate September 21, 2020 Increased heat, drought, and wildfires are sobering reminders that we must renew our commitment to climate action and build a better future. As Climate Week NYC kicks off, these offerings can deepen your understanding about the science, economics, politics and history of climate change. Read More
Education in a changing world August 21, 2020 Colleges and universities are being forced to grapple with how to protect the well-being of their students in new and evolving ways. Perennial issues are mixing with new questions and increased urgencies. Read More
Inspire Thought August 01, 2020 The academic year ahead continues to challenge students and administrations to plan—and think—differently. From complex puzzle solving skills, to concrete tips from professors on how to succeed in college, to the importance of mental play, these books offer resources for seeking solutions and processing ambiguities that are relevant in classrooms, both remote and virtual. Read More
Be Enchanted July 01, 2020 The imaginative and often dangerous world of fairy tales spins common human experience in a way that feels strangely vital. Read More
Readings on anti‑racism, social justice, and inequity June 11, 2020 We are devastated by the crimes against humanity caused by systemic racism. As a scholarly publisher, we have a responsibility to change the narrative of human experience through peer-reviewed books, and the collaborations and knowledge that empower them. Read More
Books that will transport you June 01, 2020 While summer vacation plans may be on pause, armchair traveling is having a moment. From archaeological adventures to alien oceans; from the landscapes of Tolkien to the backstreets of Brooklyn, this is the summer for books that transport. Read More
Resilience and reflection: Books for a new season May 01, 2020 Optimism, friendship, mindfulness, perspective (both geological and otherwise), nature, a sense of purpose—there are as many ways to expand our capacities for resilience as there are books to explore. Read More
Books that connect us as citizens of the Earth April 13, 2020 The 50th anniversary of Earth day comes at a time when citizens of the Earth feel uniquely connected—and disconnected—by our current COVID crisis. While the first Earth Day in 1970 saw millions of Americans taking to the street to protest complacency about environmental issues, this year, the world’s largest civic event will be celebrated virtually. Read More
Books for understanding today’s politics March 02, 2020 Super Tuesday, when a third of all delegates are up for grabs in fourteen states, will no doubt be a game changer in clarifying the true frontrunners in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Need help riding out this nail-biter? Delve into this list of books for understanding today's politics as voters head to polls across the country, from California to Texas, Tennessee to Massachusetts. Read More
Books to read during Women’s History Month March 01, 2020 A key component of Princeton University Press’s mission is to increase the representation of women across our publishing disciplines. Throughout Women’s History Month in March, we will be taking time to highlight the books by and about women who have pushed boundaries, affected change, redefined roles, or who have complicated our understanding of what it means to be powerful. Read More
Exploring Black Experiences February 01, 2020 Black History Month, celebrated annually in February in the US, is an opportunity to celebrate Black voices, achievements, and to and reflect on the central role of African Americans throughout US history. We are proud to publish books that engage with serious issues and ideas relating to Black experiences. Read More
7 books to start the new year December 26, 2019 Opening the page to another year can be a time for reflection, resolve, anticipation, and contemplation. For many of us, it’s a time for setting goals and committing to change. But in our increasingly hurried lives, it’s equally a time to consider undertaking the challenge of doing less. Read More
Books for readers thinking deeply about our planet December 20, 2019 From the thawing Arctic and the science of de-extinction to vanishing butterflies and the future of humanity, these books for readers who are thinking about the future of the planet. Read More
Books for feminists of all ages December 17, 2019 From a delightful romp with Jane Austen’s most irrepressible heroine to a moving account of working mothers’ daily lives, we have a book for every feminist on your list, and shouldn’t that be everyone on your list? Read More
Books for artists December 11, 2019 Looking for a gift or someone who might judge a book by its cover . . . design? This gift list is sure to please the aesthete in your life. Read More
