Books
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Sarah L. Maughan
The CCBC at UW-Madison supports diversity in children's literature
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center at UW-Madison is a non-circulating library for adults interested in books for young people. It’s known across the U.S. for supporting choices on kids’ bookshelves. Read more
Gabriela Bhaskar
Three questions for Nabil Ayers
“Beyond his DNA, he influenced me with the confidence and belief that I had at least some of what he had.” Read more
Oct 7, 2023
M. Brian Hartz
Three questions for Joshua Moehling
“The number of people murdered in this rural county already stretches the limits of belief.” Read more
Oct 7, 2023
Three questions for Rebecca Fannin
“I think that’s an important ingredient to success — not trying to be everything but specializing in what you can.” Read more
Oct 7, 2023
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The Wisconsin Book Festival’s Fall Celebration wants to spark joy — and critical conversations
The 54 authors — nearly 20 with Wisconsin ties — appearing at the Wisconsin Book Festival’s four-day Fall Celebration Oct. 19-22 encourage the free and open discussion of ideas. Read more
Oct 5, 2023
Heather Swan’s collection 'Dandelion' focuses on the natural world
Madison poet Heather Swan captures this particular moment of worry about our place on the planet. Read more
Oct 3, 2023
Nick Wilkes
Michelle Wildgen’s new novel follows two women in a male-dominated business
Michelle Wildgen’s years working at L’Etoile in the late ‘90s and friendships with people in the wine importing business gave her a taste of that niche. Read more
Aug 2, 2023
Janice Durand of The Puzzlebox tells her story in an absorbing new book
In ‘The Magic Hour: A Very Personal History of State Street’ Janice Durand tells the story of a retail golden era downtown. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
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Madison author Ann Garvin’s latest romp involved some dedicated research
“I really want people to feel better about being a weirdo or having difficulties in their life,” says Madison-based author Ann Garvin. Read more
Jul 18, 2023
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Out from the shadow of Frank Lloyd Wright
Mamah Borthwick is remembered as Frank Lloyd Wright’s “mistress.” But she also held a master's degree and was a pioneering feminist. A new book from UW Press tells her story. Read more
Mar 8, 2023
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Maggie Ginsberg photo by Paulius Musteikis
2022: The year in Wisconsin books
A roundup of titles by Wisconsin writers (many with Wisconsin-based publishers) that caught our eye this year. Read more
Dec 6, 2022
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Water state
"Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls" follows "Wisconsin State Parks" with a similar format, a combination of narrative text, illustrations, 20 maps and 82 color photos. Read more
Nov 8, 2022
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Your guide to the 2022 Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration
Plan your book fest. Isthmus coverage will help you do it. Read more
Oct 12, 2022
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