Wisconsin Book Festival in the News

2015 News Stories

• CSPAN's BookTV live from the Wisconsin Book Festival Saturday, October 24
  • Wayne Wiegand and Greg Mickells for Part of Our Lives, 10:30am
  • Mary Norris for Between You & Me, 12pm
  • David Maraniss for Once In a Great City, 1:30pm
  • Evan Thomas with David Maraniss for Being Nixon, 3pm
  • Adam Benforado for Unfair, 4:30pm
  • Mark Smith for Secular Faith, 6pm
  • Robert Reich for Saving Capitalism, 7:30pm
  • Matthew Diffee for Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People, 9pm
• Wisconssin Book Festival kicks off Thursday. WISC-TV News 3. October 22, 2015.
• Meet WPR Hosts, More at Wisconsin Book, Science Festivals. Wisconsin Public Radio. October 20, 2015.
• Book Festival Q&A: Failed cakes and failed careers make for tasty memoir. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. October 20, 2015.
• Book Festival Q&A: Though inspired by life, "We Are Not Outselves" author Matthew Thomas finds freedom in fiction. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. October 19, 2015.
• "We're all born scientists": Wisconsin Science Festival kicks off this week. Laurel White. The Capital Times. October 19, 2015.
• Festival gives chance to experience science of all sorts. Jane Burns. Wisconsin State Journal. October 18, 2015.
• David Maraniss continues to go where his subjects take him.  Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 18, 2015
• Wisconsin Book Fest author breaks open the 'boys' club' of math and science. Laurel White. The Capital Times. October 17, 2015.
• King of awkward: Jesse Eisenberg to visit Wisconsin Book Festival. Catherine Capellaro. Isthmus. October 16, 2015.
• Author! Author! Becky Holmes & Michael Popke. Isthmus. October 15, 2015.
• Literary Feast: Wisconsin Book Festival thrives under library's umbrella. Michael Popke. Isthmus. October 15, 2015.
• Book festival author pens 'history of the world, according to beer'. Laurel White. The Capital Times. October 12, 2015.
• Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler melts the chill 'Beneath the Bonfire'. Rob Thomas. The Capital TImes. September 21, 2015.
• Wisconsin Book Festival offers a range of topics. Jane Burns. Wisconsin State Journal. September 9, 2015.
• Bookmark this page, bibliophiles: The 2015 Wisconsin Booki Festival schedule is out. Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. August 25, 2015.
• "End of All Things" author John Scalzi is sci-fi's $3.4 million dollar man. Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. August 13, 2015. 
• Witty, history-obsessed essayist Sarah Vowell to visit Wisconsin Book Fest. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. July 20, 2015.
• "Eating is a learned behavior": Ruth Reichl talks food criticism, "kids food" and what we throw away. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. June 3, 2015. 
• Photos: Meet the Make-Hers spotlights women leaders in Madison's culinary scene. Michelle Stocker. The Capital Times. June 3, 2015. 
• Meeting Ruth Reichl. Kathy Brozyna. Madison Magazine. June 3, 2015.
• Longmire author Craig Johnson finds mystery in wide open spaces. Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. June 1, 2015.
• Ruth Reichl dishes on American cooking literacy and embracing pleasure. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. May 26, 2015. 
• Restaurant News: Overflow Tickets Available for Critic Ruth Reichl's June 2 Appearance. Samara Kalk Derby. Wisconsin State Journal. May 21, 2015.
• YA Fantasy Writer Gets Serious about Series. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. May 10, 2015.
• For Every Beer, There Is a Season. Kyle Nabilcy. Isthmus. May 9, 2015.
• Beer Baron's Beer Week Picks: The Tale of the Spotted Cow Debuts; Wild Bitter Sale Continues. Chris Drosner. Wisconsin State Journal. May 8, 2015.
• Book News: Sales, Slams and Killer Women. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. April 12, 2015.
• True Love: Elwes Talks About His Classic Role, and the Green Bay Packers. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. February 8, 2015. 
• Library Dedicates Night to Twin Peaks. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. February 1, 2015. 
• Madison Public Library Having Twin Peaks Night on Friday. Fred Milton. Twin Peaks Fans. February 3, 2015. 
• Restaurant News: Food Writer Ruth Reichl to Headline June Library Fundraiser. Samara Kalk Derby. Wisconsin State Journal. January 28, 2015.

2014 Videotaped Sessions

Paul Fleischman: Charlotte Zolotow Lecture. Some Things Go Together: Making Books with Charlotte Zolotow. Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

And special thanks to the Isthmus for this awesome festival recap!

2014 News Stories

• Fantasy Novelist Patrick Rothfuss Takes Strange Detour with Silent Things. Rob Thomas. The Cap Times. November 27, 2014.
• Surgeon to Discuss End of Life Care. NBC 15. October 26, 2015.
• Q&A: Gawande Delivers an Important Look at How Medicine Fails the Dying. Wisconsin State Journal. Jeanne Kolker. October 20, 2014.
• Wisconsin Book Festival 2014 Fills Downtown Madison with Lively Discussions about Medicine, Math, Mini-golf and More. Michael Popke and Jessica Steinhoff. Isthmus. October 20, 2014.
• First Wave showcases young poets at The Wisconsin Book Festival. Jessica Dorsky. The Daily Cardinal. October 20, 2014.
• UW Mathematician Jordan Ellenberg Highlights the Value of Contradiction at Wisconsin Book Festival 2014. Michael Popke. Isthmus. October 17, 2014.
• Mama Madison: Three Cheers for Reading at the Wisconsin Book Festival. Aimee Ogden. The Isthmus. October 16, 2014.
• There's Something for Everyone at the Wisconsin Book Festival. Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. October 16, 2014.
• Wisconsin Book Festival: Molly Wizenberg's Marriage Gets Wood-Fired in Delancey. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. October 15, 2014.
• Wisconsin Book Festival Bringing Authors, Events to Madison. WMTV. October 15, 2014.
• Get Fish Fry with a Side of Science at Science of the Supper Club this Friday. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. October 14, 2014.
• A New Name, a New Reach for PhotoMidwest. Gayle Worland. Wisconsin State Journal. October 13, 2014.
• Success Story: Annual Wisconsin Book Festival Offers Big Names, Interest Areas. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 12, 2014.
• Sheehy Dares Women to Fail. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 12, 2014.
• Benjamin Offers Glimpse into Author's Mind. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 12, 2014.
• Doerr Mesmerizes with Tale of Two Teens. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 12, 2014.
• Stephin Merritt Keeps It Short with "Two-Letter Words". Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. October 9, 2014.
• Flak Photo's Andy Adams Curates His First Madison Exhibition. Dylan Brogan. Isthmus. October 9, 2014.
• Wisconsin Book Festival 2014 Is a Celebration of Authors, Libraries, and Bold Ideas. Jessica Steinhoff, Lanni Solochek, Michael Popke and Becky Holmes. Isthmus. October 2, 2014.
• Garth Stein Tells a Family Ghost Story with "A Sudden Light". Rob Thomas. The  Capital  Times. October 2, 2014.
• A Spiritual Journey: Stein Explores Fathers, Sons in "A Sudden Light". Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. September 28, 2014.
• John Brandon's Characters Search for "Further Joy". Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. September 18, 2014.
• Dream Research Takes Novel in Unexpected Directions. Kim Ukura. The Cap Times. September 11, 2014. 
• Festival Events Turn the Spotlight on Familiar Names. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. September 7, 2014.
• Stephen Merritt, Gail Sheehy Coming to Wisconsin Book Festival. Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. August 14, 2014.
• Thomas Piketty, Stephen Hawking Top Nonscientific List of Unread Books. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. July 27, 2014.
• Riding and Reading with Brian Benson. Linda Falkenstein. Isthmus. July 3, 2014.
• Q&A: Parks, Luck Helped Launch Mystery Series. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. April 18, 2014.
• Book Club: Drama a Natural Byproduct of Restaurant Business. Jeanne Kolker. 77 Square. February 23, 2014
• A Gift from Lois Lowry's The Giver. Jessica Steinhoff. Isthmus. January 23, 2014.

2013 News Stories

• School Spotlight: Students See New Library As Part of Book Festival. Pamela Cotant. Wisconsin State Journal. October 28, 2013.
• Broadcasting Pioneer Jessie Garcia Talks About Her Life with the Pack. A. David Dahmer. The Madison Times. October 22, 2013.
• Around Town: Wisconsin Book Festival. Samara Kalk Derby. Wisconsin State Journal. October 21, 2013.
• Wisconsin Book Festival Humor Writing Showcase Explores How Writing Can Be Smart and Funny. Adam Talaga. Isthmus. October 21, 2013.
• What's the Buzz on Day 4 of the Wisconsin Book Festival? Todd D. Milewski. The Capital Times. October 20, 2013.
• What's the Buzz on Day 3 of the Wisconsin Book Festival? Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. October 19, 2013.
• Capital Times Playlist: Wrapped Up in Books. Jessie Opoien. The Capital Times. October 19, 2013.
• What's the Buzz on Day 2 of the Wisconsin Book Festival? Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. October 18, 2013.
• The Story Behind the Wisconsin Book Festival 2013: An Interview with Dan Chaon. Jessica Steinhoff. Isthmus. October 17, 2013.
• Wisconsin Book Festival Gets Intimate: The 2013 Event Celebrates More Madison-Area Authors. Rosemary Zurlo-Cuva. Isthmus. October 17, 2013.
• For Food Network Addicts, 'From Scratch' Hits the Spot. Jessica Gresko. The Associated Press. October 16, 2013.
• Confessions of an American Dissident. Cynthia Schuster. Wisconsin Public Radio. October 16, 2013.
• Episode 60: Lizard Head People. Scott Gordon with Liz DiNovella. ArtsExtract. October 15, 2013.
• From Slop Buckets to Star Chefs, The Food Network Comes to Madison. Lindsay Christians. The Capital Times. October 15, 2013.
• Welsh Author of 'The Psychopath Test' Gets Rare American Book Festival Invite. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 14, 2013.
• A Guide to the 2013 Wisconsin Book Festival. Stephanie Bedford. The Capital Times. October 14, 2013.
• Madison Public Library Will Stage Scaled-Down Book Fest. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. October 11, 2013.
• Mama Madison: Wisconsin Book Fest 2013 for Kids and Parents. Sari Judge. Isthmus Parents. October 10, 2013.
• Madison Poet's Debut Novel Is Engaging, Unconventional. Stephanie Bedford. The Capital Times. October 10, 2013.
• Just Read It: Rebecca Ryan. Rebecca Ryan. Madison.com. October 6, 2013.
• Stephanie Bedford: Book Festival Has New Digs, New Directions. Stephanie Bedford. 77 Square. October 3, 2013.
• U.S. Rep Luis Gutierrez Appears at the Wisconsin Book Festival: Still Fighting Strong. Jonathan Gramling. The Capital City Hues. October 3, 2013.
• Episode 58: It Can Be Anything. Scott Gordon. ArtsExtract. October 3, 2013.
• British Author Jojo Moyes Celebrating Madison's New Central Library. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. September 8, 2013.
• Local Authors Share Skills, Support With New Writing Studio. Stephanie Bedford. 77 Square. September 5, 2013. 
• Former Radical Activist Bill Ayers to Keynote Wisconsin Book Festival. Steven Elbow. The Capital Times. July 19, 2013.
• Locavore Lit: Summer Brings Novels to Savor by Madison Authors Susanna Daniel and Kelly Harms. Jennifer A. Smith. Isthmus. July 18, 2013.
• Lisa Lutz Gives Her Snarky Private Eye 'The Last Word'. Rob Thomas. The Capital Times. July 15, 2013.
• A Glimpse of Wisconsin Book Festival 2013. Rosemary Zurlo-Cuva. Isthmus. May 23, 2013.
• From Poet to Big-Time Novelist: Dale Kushner Gains a National Profile with The Conditions of Love. Becky Holmes. Isthmus. May 9, 2013.
• Adam Mansbach to Headline Book Fest Fundraiser. Jeanne Kolker. Wisconsin State Journal. February 27, 2013.
• Library Foundation Pledges $100K for Wisconsin Book Festival. State Journal Staff. Wisconsin State Journal. January 13, 2013.
• Madison Public Library Foundation to Lead Wisconsin Book Festival Fundraising Efforts. Jessica Steinhoff. Isthmus. January 11, 2013.
• Fate of Wisconsin Book Festival Hangs in the Balance. Gayle Worland. January 8, 2013.
• Madison Public Library to Move Ahead with Wisconsin Book Festival in 2013. Scott Gordon. Isthmus. January 3, 2013.