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Michael Crichton

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Barbara

Michael Crichton died on Nov. 4th in Los Angeles after a bout with cancer. For those of you who don’t know, he’s the author you can thank for classics such as Jurassic park and The Andromeda strain. His novels often … Continue reading →

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Jane Hamilton @UWW Oct. 20

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Barbara

Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award-winning novelist Jane Hamilton will receive the fourth annual UWW Chancellor’s Regional Literary Award on Monday, Oct. 20th. There will be a reading at 7 p.m. in the University Center’s Summers Auditorium. Ms. Hamilton has authored several novels, … Continue reading →

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Bad Blood equals an “ok” read

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Ronna

Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein MCN Fai McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor Last time I introduced you to Eve Dallas, a feisty police lieutenant from New York City, circa 2058. Now meet Alexandra (aka Alex) Cooper, Assistant District Attorney in charge … Continue reading →

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“Death”-ly fun summer reading

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Ronna

Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb MCN Rob McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor For some fun, “light,” non-mind-expanding summer reading, try a book from what I call the “death series” by J.D. Robb, aka Nora Roberts. The series starts with Naked … Continue reading →

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Whatcha reading?

Posted on July 9, 2007 by kyle

When I went to Denver for a conference last month, a person that I met there recommended that I read The Time Traveler’s Wife. It just so happened that we were at the Tattered Cover, one of the largest independent … Continue reading →

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Whatcha reading?

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Ronna

Cry Rape: The True Story of One Woman’s Harrowing Quest for Justice KF225 .B66 L84 2006 Main Collection, 3rd floor Madison, Wisconsin, prides itself on its open-minded, progressive image. But one woman knows just how mistaken that image can be. … Continue reading →

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Whatcha reading?

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Carol

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith MCN McC McNaughton Collection, 2nd floor The latest installment of the international best-selling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series is sure to keep fans coming back for more. Mr. J.L.B. … Continue reading →

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Whatcha reading?

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Ronna

The Sugar Camp Quilt is part of the Elm Creek Quilts series, by Jennifer Chiaverini (a Madison author). Before you think, “Quilting? Yuk!,” keep reading! This book contains adventure, romance, prejudice, and family dynamics, all with a little history thrown … Continue reading →

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