Sadness Like Moonshine
The Legacy of Breece D’J Pancake
Why has Breece D'J Pancake’s work seen a revival in recent years? Professor John Casey offers up a simple reason: “The stories are just so damn good.”
New & Notable
Eight new books from UVA alumni
Eight new books by UVA alumni
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
April through September 2014
See which titles are flying off the shelves at the UVA Bookstore
Arts Briefs
Kevin Spacey visits UVA; an alumna screens her new short film; fiction and screenwriter James Salter is UVA's current writer in residence
Book Traces
New digital project brings hidden messages in old books to light
UVA English professor Andrew Stauffer is on a national mission to encourage readers to take a closer look at what's scribbled in the margins of books.
Before Batman
Alumnus Ben McKenzie stars in new television series Gotham.
Ben McKenzie (Col '01) stars as a young Commissioner Gordon in FOX's new television series Gotham.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
April through June 2014
See what students, faculty and staff are reading around Grounds.
New & Notable
Nine new books from UVA alumni
The hidden life of flowers; the man who revolutionized the Internet; a young sea turtle's journey; and more.
Puzzle Master
Second-year student’s crosswords published in the New York Times
New York Times puzzlemaster Will Shortz (Law '77) calls Sam Ezerskey's (Engr '17) crosswords "fresh" and "interesting."
The Tactile Library
Fine arts library creates a new collection of building and design materials
New & Notable
Nine new books from UVA alumni
A short story collection, scholarship, memoirs and more.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
January through March 2014
A list of the most popular fiction and nonfiction selections at the UVA Bookstore.
Alumni Filmmakers Dive Deep
Dramatic short film by UVA alumni gains accolades at world premiere
"Waking Marshall Walker" made its world premiere at the Sonoma International Film Festival, where the short film's popularity earned it a third screening.
The Secret Life of Ken Elzinga
Professor has written four murder mysteries under a pseudonym
Elzinga has taught more than 40,000 UVA students since 1967, all the while penning murder mysteries on the side.
The Maestro
Philip Glass Visits UVA
From March 31 to April 2, Glass was in residency on Grounds, working with undergraduate and graduate students.
Everyone’s A Critic
But alumna Mythili Rao is one of the best
Book critic Mythili Rao spoke to Virginia Magazine about the process of book reviewing, and the books she's looking forward to in 2014.
No Pressure
Sasheer Zamata debuts on Saturday Night Live
The New Yorker said in its "Culture Desk" column that "her debut went without a hitch."
New & Notable
Eight new books from UVA alumni
Poetry, scholarship, a young adult novel and a southwestern cookbook.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
October through December 2013
A list of the most popular fiction and nonfiction selections at the UVA Bookstore.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
July through September 2013
A list of top-selling books at the UVA Bookstore.
New & Notable
Nine new books from UVA alumni
Nine new books from UVA alumni
Stop-Motion Master
UVA Grad's Short Film Earns an Oscar Nomination
Alumnus Adam Pesapane makes stop-motion magic and earns an Oscar nomination.
Renaissance Man
Alumnus takes lessons learned from acting and turns his writing into gold
From acting to TV writing, to novels, one alumnus can do it all.
Tree House
Sculptor Patrick Dougherty turns sticks into structure
Sculptor Patrick Dougherty turns sticks into structure on UVA's Arts Grounds.
Bestsellers at the UVA Bookstore
April through June 2013
A list of top-selling books at the UVA Bookstore.
