Books
Photo: Steve Dahlgren
Patricia McConnell’s new book is a who-doggone-done-it
‘Away to Me,’ a term used in sheepherding meaning to run counterclockwise, begins with a fatal shooting at a sheepdog trial.
Romulo Ueda
Madison novelist Susanna Daniel chronicles a journey through 10 dates in ‘Girlfriending’
For ‘Girlfriending,’ Susanna Daniel teamed with a woman-centered publisher, Third Rail Press, that’s dedicated to women’s stories that mainstream publishers deem too difficult or unmarketable.
Feb 8, 2026
A new book chronicles the history of Wisconsin’s iconic Birkebeiner
Jerome Poling covers the cross country race from its origins to its weather-plagued present.
Feb 3, 2026
Michael Popke
Prairie Pages is part of the new playbook for downtown Sun Prairie
Prairie Pages caters not just to bookworms but also to nonreaders, with a focus on helping break negative preconceptions around athletes and reading.
Oct 23, 2025
A genre-bending novel from Quan Barry
Quan Barry will unveil ‘The Unveiling’ Oct. 14. Barry will appear that day at Madison’s Central Library as part of the Wisconsin Book Festival‘s year-round programming.
Oct 6, 2025
Wroblewski: Bob Carmichael, Garcia: Henry Jorgenson, Debevec-McKenney: Michael Doyle Olson
Wisconsin authors in the spotlight at the Wisconsin Book Festival's Fall Celebration
This year’s roster includes novelists, journalists and poets, producing everything from thrillers to bird guides.
Oct 3, 2025
Harris: Julia Burke, De Robertis: Irene Young
Strong position
The Wisconsin Book Festival is in a strong position in this year of funding cuts. Its Fall Celebration, Oct. 23-26, features more than 50 local and national authors.
Oct 3, 2025
Hamilton photo: Leslie Brown
Jane Hamilton is back
Jane Hamilton talks with Isthmus about her new novel, ‘The Phoebe Variations,’ her first in nine years.
Sep 23, 2025
8:30 AM
Andy Moore
Imagination station
Retired historian, author and comic Bob Kann wrote the book that accompanies colorful gargoyle lithographs created by retired architect Jim Good.
Sep 11, 2025
8:00 AM
Lizzy Larson
Madison’s ballpark, Breese Stevens Field
A new book, ‘The Rise of Breese Stevens Field,’ is a microhistory of the ballpark and those sports figures who called it home.
Sep 3, 2025
12:30 PM
Eat the still life
Is it a cookbook? An art book? A lifestyle manifesto? ‘The Watercolor Feast’ is a delightful combo of all three.
Jul 9, 2025
12:00 PM
Juneteenth isn’t going anywhere
On June 21, Madison will continue its 36 years of community gatherings honoring Juneteenth. Educator and documentarian Charles Taylor covers the history and celebration of this now federal holiday in a new book.
Jun 19, 2025
10:30 AM
Judy Karofsky tells her own mother’s experience in assisted living in ‘DisElderly Conduct’
DisElderly Conduct is not about nursing homes, which are federally licensed facilities that provide extensive care. Assisted living facilities operate under lenient state oversight, provide limited care, and are marketed as an attractive alternative.
May 15, 2025
3:00 PM
