Books to read during Women’s History Month March 02, 2023 Throughout Women’s History Month in March, we will highlight 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 07, 2023 First proposed by black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in 1969, Black History Month, celebrated annually in February in the US, is an opportunity to celebrate Black voices, achievements, and to reflect on the central role of African Americans throughout US history. Princeton University Press is proud to publish books that engage with serious issues and ideas relating to Black experiences. Read More
Shark books to sink your teeth into September 27, 2022 We publish the world’s leading shark books, created by a team of international experts and covering in gorgeous detail the world’s full range of shark species, providing everything a shark-lover needs to identify and celebrate these magnificent creatures. Read More
A student’s guide to a good-enough year August 18, 2022 As schools begin to stabilize from COVID-19 disruptions, the pressures that have long been accumulating on students show no signs of slowing. Employment uncertainties, rising financial burdens, and unrelenting competition have layered on top of decades of cultural messaging to persevere doggedly and push oneself beyond the limits to achieve excellence. Read More
Explore your world May 02, 2022 Ignite your curiosity and Explore Your World with this wide-ranging list including photographic field guides, how-to books, and much more. Read More
Join us in support of our Earth April 13, 2022 With our global commitment to publishing science books that illuminate the nature of the planet, Princeton University Press is delighted to partner with EarthDay.org and the Canopy Project in supporting the ecology and evolution of planet Earth. Read More
Start with a bold idea December 26, 2021 Bold ideas can come in with a roar; other times they enter our minds quietly, percolating there and transforming us. These books, forthcoming in 2022, propose radical ideas at various pitches. Read More
Raising understanding and action in the climate crisis November 01, 2021 For decades Princeton University Press has been publishing books about the planet, to introduce the biodiversity of the natural world to the human species the world over. But a reverence for nature, and an understanding of ecological and evolutionary processes, is not enough to counter the climate crisis. Read More
Summer listening June 01, 2021 Just in time for summer lounging, we invite you to browse a selection of our audiobooks, brought to you through our publishing program, Princeton Audio. Read More
Books for getting outside May 02, 2021 Being outdoors improves well-being in myriad ways, and these selections from Princeton Nature range far and wide in their coverage of the natural world including award-winning photographic field guides, large-format reference books, and authoritative field guides. Read More
Books for readers with big questions December 08, 2020 Winter is a season for slowing down, cozying up, and taking a moment to ponder and appreciate all the wonder and complexity around us and within us. This list of books for readers with big questions doesn’t promise easy answers, but it will inform inquiry, from the “impractical splendors” of getting lost in thought to the usefulness of useless knowledge and the freedom found in idleness. Read More
Books for the scientifically curious November 29, 2020 Is there a reader in your life who is wont to ask why, how, and when? We have gift recommendations just for them! Read More
Books for curious kids (and grown ups too!) November 23, 2020 These books will appeal to lifelong learners and curious readers of all ages. Wrap up a great idea for the inquisitive person in your life. Read More
Books for history & biography buffs November 19, 2020 From Vienna to Ravenna, this list is rich with possibility for fans of biographies and histories. Read More
Great gifts begin with great ideas November 16, 2020 Browse our gift recommendations and wrap up a great idea for every reader on your list. Read More
