Past Years - 2016 Events | Wisconsin Book Festival

The Drifter

1/13/16 - 7:00pm - 1/13/16 - 8:00pm

Nicholas Petrie

A stunning exploration of the lives of returning veterans cloaked in a riveting thriller.

People Get Ready

2/19/16 - 7:00pm

John Nichols

Robert McChesney

Join Bob McChasney & John Nichols for a publication celebration of their newest book.

Why The Right Went Wrong

2/26/16 - 7:00pm - 2/26/16 - 8:00pm

EJ Dionne

Dionne explains the unrest and discontent on the Right and the Republican Party’s bitter civil war

L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Poetry

3/3/16 - 7:00pm - 3/3/16 - 8:00pm

Bruce Andrews

Experimental poetry never limited by disciplinary boundaries.

Circling the Sun

3/17/16 - 7:00pm - 3/17/16 - 8:00pm

Paula McLain

The acclaimed author of The Paris Wife, returns with her highly anticipated historical novel.

Two If By Sea

3/21/16 - 7:00pm - 3/21/16 - 8:00pm

Jacquelyn Mitchard

Mitchard's new novel about the best and worst in people and even heroism in ordinary life.

Summerlost

4/12/16 - 7:00pm - 4/12/16 - 8:00pm

Ally Condie

Ally Condie, author of the MATCHED series, joins us for her middle-grade debut!

H Is For Hawk & Shaler's Fish

4/13/16 - 7:00pm - 4/13/16 - 8:00pm

Helen MacDonald

Celebrate the paperback release of her sensational memoir and her marvelous debut poetry collection.

A Voice From The Field

4/16/16 - 7:00pm - 4/16/16 - 8:00pm

Neal Griffin

The second novel by acclaimed author Neal Griffin, a twenty-five year veteran of law enforcement

Humanities Without Boundaries

4/28/16 - 7:30pm - 4/28/16 - 8:30pm

Agnès B.

An evening with the acclaimed fashion designer and artist

The Last Bookaneer

5/5/16 - 7:00pm - 5/5/16 - 8:00pm

Matthew Pearl

A page-turning journey to the heart of a lost era.

Happy Money

5/12/16 - 4:00pm - 5/12/16 - 5:00pm

Michael Norton

A detailed guide to how you can get more happiness for your money.

Born Survivors

5/16/16 - 6:00pm - 5/16/16 - 7:00pm

Wendy Holden

Wendy Holden and special guests Dr. Mark Olsky and Larry Koskiek for a reading and discussion!

Democracy Now!

5/18/16 - 7:30pm - 5/18/16 - 8:30pm

Amy Goodman

A celebration of the acclaimed television and radio news program Democracy Now!

Rappin' Ricky Block Party at Breese Stevens Bodega

5/19/16 - 6:00pm - 5/19/16 - 7:00pm

Rodney Lucas

F. Stokes reads from Rappin' Ricky: Block Party at 6pm in partnership with the Wisconsin Book Festiv

Women Street Artists of Latin America

6/24/16 - 7:00pm - 6/24/16 - 8:00pm

Lauren Gucik & Rachel Cassandra

A discussion on street art and social issues, followed by crafts for all ages.

Summer Library Carnival

7/20/16 - 10:30am - 7/20/16 - 2:00pm

Justin Roberts

Celebrate reading at an event co-sponsored by Overture Center for the Arts & Madison Public Library.

Going for Wisconsin Gold

8/2/16 - 7:00pm

Jessie Garcia

Jessie Garcia and Wisconsin Olympians discuss the lives of athletes and their quest for gold!

Ten Ways Not To Commit Suicide

9/2/16 - 7:00pm - 9/2/16 - 8:00pm

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels

A memoir of redemption for anyone lost, with no guidance, and seemingly no place to turn.

Wisconsin Storytime

9/8/16 - 6:00pm - 9/8/16 - 8:30pm

Designs encompass the diverse talent pool of artists as well as diversity of Wisconsin stories.

Wisconsin Storytime - - 09/08/2016 - 6:00pm

The Assassination Complex

9/19/16 - 7:00pm - 9/19/16 - 8:00pm

Jeremy Scahill

Scahill exposes stunning new details about America’s secret assassination policy

Lithium Jesus: A Memoir of Mania

9/23/16 - 7:00pm - 9/23/16 - 8:00pm

Charles Monroe-Kane

Monroe-Kane speaks on his memoir that blends engaging charm with unflinching frankness

Tupelo Press 30/30 Project Reading

9/23/16 - 7:00pm - 9/23/16 - 9:00pm

The Tupelo Press 30/30 Project is a unique poem-a-day project and fundraiser which takes poetry out

Give Us The Ballot

9/27/16 - 7:00pm - 9/27/16 - 8:00pm

Ari Berman

Berman charts the transformation of American democracy under the VRA from 1965 to today