The downtown branch of the Portage Co. Library is located at 1001 Main St. in Stevens Point. (Metro Wire photo)

Central Wisconsin Book Festival to welcome popular authors

September 1, 2024

By Patrick Lynn

STEVENS POINT — Internationally bestselling author David Wroblewski, a native of Pittsville, is set to make his first Wisconsin book event appearance in 14 years at the Central Wisconsin Book Festival this September.

David Wroblewski. (Courtesy Portage Co. Library)

Wroblewski, known for his acclaimed debut novel The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, will present his newly released book Familiaris at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Dreyfus University Center Theater on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. His return to Wisconsin is highly anticipated, especially following the success of his debut, which was a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and was selected as Oprah’s 66th Book Club pick. Familiaris is also an Oprah’s Book Club pick, marking Wroblewski’s continued literary acclaim.

The Central Wisconsin Book Festival, now in its fourth year, is a collaboration between the Portage County Public Library, the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau, and the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. The festival will run from Sept. 26-28, featuring over 20 authors from Wisconsin and beyond. Events will be held at various locations across Marathon, Portage, and Wood counties.

Key events in Stevens Point include:

Hannah Morrissey: Author of the Black Harbor thriller novels, including Hello, Transcriber, will appear at the Portage County Public Library in Stevens Point on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
Darcy Miller: Author of the humorous children’s series Strangeville School, will be at the Portage County Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 1 p.m.
Susan Apps-Bodilly: Author of the gardening book Seeds in Soil, will speak at the Portage County Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 p.m.
David Wroblewski: Author of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle and Familiaris, will appear at the UWSP Dreyfus University Center Theater on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m.
Local Author Fair: Ten Wisconsin authors, many from Portage County, will share their work with the community on Saturday, Sept. 28, in the morning.

For more information about the Central Wisconsin Book Festival and a complete schedule of events, visit mcpl.us/cwbf.

The Portage County Public Library is dedicated to enriching the community by providing free and equal access to lifelong learning and enjoyment. The library is located at 1001 Main St. in Stevens Point. For further details, visit pocolibrary.org or call 715-346-1548.