![]() ![]() A different reader could easily suggest 25 other books. Also, my list is simply one person's selection. ![]() ![]() Some of Wisconsin's greatest writers - Thornton Wilder, for instance - rarely wrote about the state, so they're not included here. I've also added five personal choices of recent books that combine literary merit with a strong focus on an aspect of Wisconsin life. No single book, no shelf of books could completely capture the complexity and variety of Wisconsin.īut anyone who reads through the basket of books I'm suggesting in this article would have a good handle on the culture of this state and how its past has led to its present.Īs part of our Be Wisconsin initiative, an ongoing collection of stories about state culture and traditions, I've compiled a list of 20 books that, taken collectively, form a portrait of a state renowned for its natural beauty and strongly held traditions, but also undergoing significant changes in the 21st century. ![]()
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