The Mystery of Carolyn Keene
If you didn’t already know, Carolyn Keene, of the famous Nancy Drew mystery series, is not a real person, but the brain child of one of the country’s most prolific writers for children.
Flight: An Air America Pilot’s Story of Adventure, Descent and Redemption
Being hired to fly for the CIA's secret airline conjured up images of Steve Canyon cartoons and James Bond for Neil Hansen. Nothing could have been further from the truth.
A History of Beer and Brewing in Neenah and Menasha
The long, beer-rich history of Neenah and Menasha is a story well worth the telling.
Wisconsin Lighthouses
Interested in Wisconsin lighthouses and their fascinating history? Explore the state’s waterways and be enthralled with stories of dedication and bravery from a bye gone era. Spectacular images highlight the program.
All the Hometown Boys Wisconsin’s 150th Machine Gun Battalion
"Today, the 150th is all but forgotten, in part because their unit history was never written. Through letters, diaries, and other recollections, Larson tells us the story of these Guardsmen’s experiences. He traces the path of their wartime service and considers the impact of war’s trauma and tedium on their lives."
Lost Fox Cities
Rediscover the vanishing history of the Fox Cities through vintage and contemporary photography, journalistic accounts, letters and memoirs accompanied by art created by KC Wilson.
Passages, Panels, and Prizes
The Fox Cities Book Festival kicks off in three days. From Monday, October 7th at 9am until the headliner event, Elizabeth Letts, on Sunday, October 13th, Fox Cities residents will be treated to a wide array of writing topics and a host of talent. Presentations
Festival Friday: The Art of Storytelling
Everyone has a story to tell – whether it be of another’s life experiences, of their own history, or of a creation from the fiction they carry within themselves. The Fox Cities Book Festival provides a platform to the storytellers of today, and showcases their
Crossing the Driftless: Some Upstream Paddling Required
Crossing the Driftless is a river traveler’s tale and an exploration of the streams of geologic and human history, as Lynne and Bob Diebel canoe 360 miles across the Driftless Area.
Wisconsin State Parks: Stories of Geology and Natural History
Wisconsin has a fascinating variety of landscapes. It occurred to me that to explore any one of these diverse areas and to understand how they came to be, one could use the wonderful State Parks and State Forests of Wisconsin as entry points.