Golden State Today

UC Berkeley's 2024 holiday gift guide highlights new books by its community members, offering a diverse range of subjects. The guide features over 40 works by UC Berkeley authors, including narratives about immigrant struggles in fictional settings, ecological issues, and the representation of sexuality in media.

The guide includes a novel from Punctum Books that explores imperial politics and magic in the city of Norio. University of California Press presents "Disabled Ecologies," which discusses contamination effects on communities. Another work from this press examines historical perspectives on human autonomy and technology.

Broadleaf Books offers a critical look at forgiveness, questioning its role in cases of abuse or systemic wrongs. University of California Press also publishes "Sin Padres, Ni Papeles," detailing the experiences of unaccompanied migrant youth.

Duke University Press releases "Apartheid Remains," exploring post-apartheid challenges in South Africa through historical research. Radius Books introduces Stephanie Syjuco's first monograph, examining American colonial archives.

Other notable works include an analysis of American sitcoms by Duke University Press and civil rights insights from Sounds True publishing. Regal House Publishing provides "The Good War," a narrative spanning decades with themes of art and personal discovery.

For more information or to suggest additional books by UC Berkeley affiliates published in 2024, contact Anne Brice via email.