Books

Straight talk with author Mary Karr

With the lacerating wit readers have come to embrace, acclaimed memoirist Mary Karr recounts her struggle to get sober.

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Famous folk singer doesn't shy away from difficult topics in children's books

Peter Yarrow aims to show kids 'the depth of history'

Nov 16, 2009 | 5:15 am | Loading…

What are you reading?

Locals share their latest literary selections

Nov 15, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Bucky Badger stars in colorful children's tale

New book draws on familiar Vilas Zoo and Union Terrace

Nov 14, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Hit lit: Irving's latest book is 'Twisted'

Last Night in Twisted River

Nov 09, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

What's new: Half Broke Horses, The Brutal Telling & The Greatest Show on Earth: Evidence for Evolution

FICTION

Nov 09, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Eggers and book subject Deng speak at Chazen

Writer Dave Eggers and the South Sudanese man whose story he told in his 2006 book "What Is the What" were at UW-Madison on Wednesday to talk about the pair's work in Sudan and to urge the overflow crowd to get involved in efforts to bring peace to the country.

Nov 05, 2009 | 10:40 am | Loading…

Story of a 'Lost Boy' leads to new school in Africa

Author Eggers, 'Lost Boy' Deng detail their saga and the foundation that resulted in UW appearance

Nov 05, 2009 | 4:55 am | Loading…

Authors hone their crafts

Jennifer Chiaverini, shown above, and Kate Jacobs use creative pursuits to tell stories about friendships

Nov 02, 2009 | 5:30 am | Loading…

What Are You Reading?

I had a choice a couple of Friday nights ago; start reading Dan Brown's latest book, 'The Lost Symbol', a 509-page tome I recently purchased.

Nov 01, 2009 | 5:15 am | Loading…

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