Past events

B.J. Hollars: Flock Together

Monday, August 7, 7:00 pm Mercer Public Library 2648 Margaret Street, Mercer, Wisconsin B.J. Hollars is the author of several books, most recently Flock Together: A Love Affair With Extinct Birds, From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us About Life, Death, and Being Human, as well as a collection of essays, This Is […]

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Joseph Heywood: Buckular Dystrophy

Tuesday, August 22, 7:00pm Presque Isle Community Library 8306 School Loop Road, Presque Isle, Wisconsin Joe Heywood was born in Rhinebeck, NY, the son of a career USAF officer. He is a graduate of Rudyard High School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. He served as a USAF Instructor Navigator and […]

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James Campbell: Braving It

Thursday, September 14, 7:00pm Camp Jorn YMCA 13591 Zenner Lane, Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin James Campbell is the author of The Final Frontiersman, The Color of War, and The Ghost Mountain Boys. His latest book is Braving It: a father, a daughter, and an unforgettable journey into the Alaskan wild. He has written for Outside magazine, National […]

Thank you!

The Northwoods Book Festival is done for 2016. Many thanks to everyone who came to our programs, and to the Wisconsin Humanities Council and the Walmart Community Foundation for their financial support. We need your feedback about this year’s events. If you attended any of our programs, please fill out this short survey. Your responses […]