Books
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A mesmerizing story
UW-Madison’s Shawn Francis Peters has published “The Infamous Harry Hayward,” a mesmerizing biography of a 19th-century psychopath who was found guilty of several murders in Minneapolis. more
Latinas making history
“Somos Latinas” is a new book from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press documenting the important contributions of the state’s Latina activists. It’s based on an ongoing oral history project. more
May 17, 2018
Jerry Apps family collection
The education of Jerry Apps
Wisconsin Historical Society Press releases “Once a Professor,” a new memoir from prolific author Jerry Apps. This one is about being a conscientious person in the academy. more
May 17, 2018
Wisconsin noir
Dave Cubiak, the Chicago cop turned Door County sheriff, is back to solve another mystery in “Death Rides the Ferry,” Patricia Skalka’s fourth installment of her popular series. more
May 10, 2018
Transitions
Wauwatosa author Brice D. Smith’s own transition from female to male was spurred by a longtime research project about trans pioneer Lou Sullivan. His biography of Sullivan was released recently by Transgress Press. more
May 3, 2018
Nathan Jandl
Writing in the here and now
Up-and-coming novelist Chloe Benjamin talks about the success of her latest novel, “The Immortalists,” and settling down in the Midwest. more
Apr 26, 2018
An artist’s quest
Former UW artist-in-residence Laura Anderson Barbata returns to Madison to talk about her new book documenting her quest to repatriate the remains of her countrywoman Julia Pastrana. more
Apr 18, 2018
For the birds
“Taking Flight” is a new book from historian Michael Edmonds. It combines field adventures with a cultural history of how Midwesterners have interacted with birds. more
Apr 12, 2018
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A soaring debut
In “Flying at Night,” a distinctly Madison novel, an artist struggles to balance care for an elderly father and a son diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. more
Apr 5, 2018
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Martin Jenich
Poems everywhere
Madison’s busy poet laureate Oscar Mireles helps kick off National Poetry Month with a series of events at the Madison Public Library. more
Apr 5, 2018
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Chris Charles
Growing infamy
Sagashus Levingston, author of the “Infamous Mothers” coffee table book, hosts a successful conference led by black women. She’s announced a forthcoming “Infamous Fathers” book, a pilot program for mothers and Infamous Mothers University. more
Mar 8, 2018
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Abigail Carlin
Fantastic tales
Madison ER doc Tom Miller pens an acclaimed debut novel, “The Philosopher’s Flight.” more
Feb 15, 2018
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Rowdy retirees
“Say No Moor” is a mystery novel set among a group of retirees touring Cornwall, England. It’s Madison author Mary Holmes’ 11th mystery novel in the Passport to Peril series. more
Jan 11, 2018
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