Books
BETWEEN THE WATERS: A New Memoir & Love Letter To Eau Claire
area author Dave Mickelson gives readers a crash course on life in the west side of town, evolution of Half Moon Lake and other local hot spots
Fall Creek Public Library Announces Soft Opening Date
on Sept. 14, village will celebrate the library's years-long redevelopment, literary programming, community garden and more
BOOK BLURBS: Two Recent Releases With Local, Family Connections
enjoy a taste of Chippewa Valley happenings with '100 Things to Do in Eau Claire Before You Die' and 'Lost Treasures of Wisconsin'
RETURN TO UM: Erik Meyer Finds Himself Right At Home In Science Fiction, Fantasy
catching up with the Eau Claire author as 'Um' series continues, illustrations show new dimensions that link characters and ancient technologies together
The Magical Adventures of 'Rusty Raccoon and the Sugar Bowl'
local Luhman family shares wondrous tale – first created as bedtime stories for their children – through the printed page, enchanting illustrations
BOOK BLURB: 'My Cousin Krissy' By Mary Pierce
hear a live reading, Q&A from Pierce on July 10 at The Local Store in downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire's 2026 Summer Reading Roadmap
Chippewa Valley Book Festival has released its 2026 literary lineup, your chance to get ahead before week-long event this October
A RETURN TO WHAT MATTERS: Get To Know 'Unpasteurized Inga'
Wisconsin dairy farmer and former television host narrates an embrace of oneself in dual memoir and recipe book, out Sept. 1
This Eau Claire Author Will 'Follow The Signs' Through Love, Loss, Self-Acceptance
Courtney Ann LaFaive's homage to pop-astrology, Linda Goodman's legacy in latest dual biography and memoir
SHELF-CARE: Book Recs From Local Purveyors
think less self-help and more pick-me-up; Dragon Tale Books & Midnight Ivy offer their recommendations
This April, Celebrate 'Indie Bookstore Day' For A Full Week
it's time to check out the region's local literature purveyors in the second annual Western Wisconsin Book Crawl, April 17-25
LIVING CITIES: How Local Communities & The Natural World Collide
Matthew Skjonsberg, architect and author of 'Living Cities: Three Centuries of Park Systems,' illustrates the value of civic design across history
Donation Drive For Book Bins In Laundromats Kicks Off In Dunn County
UW-Madison Division Extension, local libraries and Dunn County Play Group collaborate in hopes of bringing free resources to more families
Wisconsin Author Pays Tribute To Region's Veterans In Latest Book
'Lost to Time' spotlights the unlikely story of Eau Claire veteran, 200-plus Wisconsin narratives across two volumes
‘Pumpkin Guts’ Earns International North Street Book Prize
Chippewa Falls’ Jacoby Matott just earned first prize in a Winning Writers contest for a graphic novel he spent 10 years working on
PARTON ME! Local Author's Debut Book Picked For Dolly Parton's Literacy Program
Eau Claire's Katie Venit hopes attention from national program will help raise funds for $1.6 million local effort
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
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