Books By Alums

When author Eden Hart floats into Tucson’s Antigone Books in all her dazzling perfection to give a reading, Kat, a struggling writer, can’t help but compare herself. Professionally, physically, socially―Eden is Kat’s aspiration. Thankfully, Kat’s life starts to take on its own Eden-like glow, but how long can she keep this up? And when will disappointment tap Kat on the shoulder yet again?

In New Mexico, veterinarian Maya Maguire approaches the end of her training as one of CDC’s elite epidemic shock troops. Despite unfinished business with a toxic colleague, her work and personal life fall into place until COVID and its impact on loved ones.

Beethoven in Russia deftly explores the interface between music and politics in Russia by examining the reception of Beethoven's works from the late 18th century to the present.

Western Water A to Z is the first ever field guide to Western water.

A practical guide for living with wildfire, including essential history and science, actions you can take to protect your home, and guiding principles for life in an increasingly fiery future.

A global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears—and the dangers they face.

A fascinating look at Walt Disney’s last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it.

Flourish, A 365-Day Guided Path Towards Love is a personal growth guidebook to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.

By Laura Katz Olson (MPolSci'72; PhD'74) (Johns Hopkins University Press, 440 pages; 2022) Buy the Book Revealing the dark truth about the impact of predatory private equity firms on American health care. Won Gold from the Axiom Book Award in the Category of Business Ethics, and the North American Book...

By Greg Glasglow (MFA'97) and Kathryn Mayer (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 224 pages; 2023) Buy the Book A fascinating look at Walt Disney’s last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could...