Books
E.C. Library Continues Its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
nearly 1,600 children have participated in the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library program since its launch over a decade ago
A FAMILIAR STORY: Melissa Faliveno’s 'Hemlock' Book Tour Lands at Dotters
Faliveno will share latest Wisconsin-based story – complete with 'queer northern gothic' narratives – on Feb. 18 in downtown Eau Claire
Top 15 Best-Selling Books at The Local Store in 2025
kickstart your new year reading by snagging some of the titles that practically flew off the shelves last year
The Gift Of Literacy: Give a Kid a Book Drive Returns Through Dec. 15
monetary donations as well as books for babies, youths and those written in Spanish or Hmong are sought after
BARIL’S 'GENESIS': C.V. Author Showcases Decades Of Storytelling In Latest Release
R.M. Baril welcomes local readers into his fantasy world with the Amped trilogy and its first installment, ‘Genesis’
Area Author Believes All We Need Is ‘Less Salt, More Sugar, A Little Wine’
Susan Thurin shares the best memories and recipes from Chippewa Valley family, friends in latest literary collection
50 YEARS OF BIRKIE FEVER: Poling Pens Novel in Celebration of The Birkebeiner
Eau Claire writer and skier Jerry Poling chronicles the history of Wisconsin’s legendary ski marathon
FIND YOUR WAY HOMEWARD: Venture Through ‘The Sublime Luminary of Um’
Erik Meyer welcomes readers to traverse through a new universe with characters rooted in nostalgia and Wisconsin’s landscapes
'Unwanted Journey' Explores Grief Through Pen & Paint
Judith Day's debut poetry collection, aided by local artist Anders Shafer, was brought to life following the passing of her high school sweetheart and husband
A Conversation On Native Identities, 'Sweetgrass and Soul Food'
the resurge/alight/burrow camp continues its PortalKeepers narrative series with special guest Marique B. Moss
DID SOMEONE SAY ‘EWW’? C.V. Book Festival Explores Gross Jobs In History
geared towards children, teens and families, Oct. 22 session will offer hands-on activities
Books Opening Up Entrepreneurship
SEE YOU AT MIDNIGHT (IVY): New Bookshop & Boutique Opens in Chippewa Falls
former online-only 'romantasy' shop finds its first physical home
[PHOTOS] Chippewa Valley Libraries Recognize Banned Books Week
this year's theme is "Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
C.V. Book Festival to Host Q&A on 'Mood Machine,' The World of Music Streaming
author Liz Pelly and Siri Undlin of Humbird will join in conversation for final book festival event on Oct. 25
Banned Books Week: Two Local Perspectives
'At your public library, every week is Banned Books Week'
E.C. Area Author Debuts Third Novel, With Nods To UW-Eau Claire
Rick Schemm reminisces on local university in 'The Mysteries of Love, Long Since Past'
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Matthew Mabis Returns With New Set of 'Letters to Matt LaFleur'
'Letters to Matt LaFleur Vol. 2' armchair analyses a parasocial labor of love
Lori Fredrich To Share Culinary Industry's Unseen Moments with Eau Claire Foodies
the Chippewa Valley Book Festival partners with The Good Wives and regional author for limited four-course tasting menu
DINO-MIGHT? B.J. Hollars Ponders Humanity's Survival on Dino-Themed Road Trip
acclaimed area author details 2,500-mile quest across the Montana Dinosaur Trail with his daughter and discovers more than just dino bones
Mackenzie Prentice Returns to The Crime Scene, This Time … as a Nun?
Eau Claire author Mary Pierce dives deep into relationships, a convent and more in “Old Habits”
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