An intimate introduction to literary life in Madison
Foreword 08/12/10Believe in the Book FestWisconsin Book Festival theme "Beliefs" is attracting an impressive line-up Posted at 01:04 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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07/28/10Debut Novel Debuts New Local TalentSTILTSVILLE is super summer reading Posted at 07:27 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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04/06/10Tween Author Has AuthenticityLaura Schaefer Finds Her Writing Niche Posted at 12:50 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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02/10/10Madison Authors I Can't Wait to Blog About8 Books On My To-Read List Posted at 04:23 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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01/04/10Double Take on David MaranissThe Pulitzer Prize winning author's new collection of essays, articles and chapters packs a literary punch Posted at 04:46 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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12/14/09But Not For LongMadison author Michelle Wildgen's sets the scene of her latest novel in her hometown--and nails it. Posted at 12:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/20/09Flavors of WisconsinTerese Allen’s revised and expanded guide to food and eating in the Badger State is a great gift for a foodie, a Sconnie, or both Posted at 01:12 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/02/09Very Sweet Long DaysDavid Maraniss' upcoming book is a delightful and emotional sampling of some of the journalist’s most impressive pieces of writing, from poignant chapters of his most famous books. Posted at 10:06 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/09/09All Together NowMadison journalists are doing what they do--all together Posted at 08:59 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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08/18/09What Would Laura Do?Wisconsin's past has never been more alive in the present Posted at 04:04 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |

Madison, Wisconsin, home of the flagship University of Wisconsin, the State Capitol, captivating lake views and cityscapes, the largest farmers’ market in the country ... and a hotbed of literary talent. Yep, corn-fed folks here can write. I’ll show you. Here. In this blog that acquaints you with the best, most happenin’, creative and unique writers, authors, books, magazines, bar napkins, dissertations, speeches, rolls of toilet paper—and anything else I can get my hands on.