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Summer Arts Preview: Literature

By Madeline Peterson | Apr. 25, 2019

Daily Cardinal literature columnist Madeline Peterson suggests books for you to read while you sit in the sun this summer!

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Cardinal Monthly Pick: ‘This Side of Paradise’

By Madeline Peterson | Apr. 4, 2019

In order to better acquaint myself with the literary legend, F. Scott Fitzgerald, I recently read his first novel, “This Side of Paradise.” A semi-autobiographical tale of a privileged young man’s life experiences, the 1920 book is predictive of many of the features, both positive and negative, that would characterize Fitzgerald's later works.

Sagashus T. Levingston

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‘Infamous Mothers’: Silenced, marginalized voices speak out

By Madeline Peterson | Feb. 21, 2019

Sagashus T. Levingston’s story is anything but ordinary. She is a mother of six, an award-winning author and a public speaker. She has a Ph.D. from the Department of English at UW-Madison. She has lived through poverty, trials and triumphs. She is an artist, and her pursuit of advocacy and scholarship culminates in her 2017 book “Infamous Mothers.”

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Cardinal Monthly Pick: ‘The Death and Life of the Great Lakes’

By Madeline Peterson | Jan. 31, 2019

“The Death and Life of the Great Lakes” centers around human impact and natural development on different bodies of water.

"Never Anyone But You" creates a moving fiction that navigates same-sex love and self-transformation in a time when women’s voices were just starting to be heard.

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Best Entertainment of 2018: Literature

By Lauren Souza and Madeline Peterson | Dec. 6, 2018

Our literature columnists share three of their favorite books from this year.

Perry’s experiences run the gamut of human emotion — his anecdotes are often unapologetically multifaceted, dealing with equal doses of humor and heartbreak.

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Wisconsin author tells tales of Midwestern heroism in ‘Population: 485’

By Madeline Peterson | Nov. 29, 2018

Northern Wisconsin has a low tolerance for fragility, both of structure and spirit. In a region characterized by dense forests and cruel winters, it should come as no surprise that the locals are as tough and eccentric as the environment in which they grew.

UW-Madison MFA alum Lauren Groff is the author behind this supernatural story.

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‘The Monsters of Templeton’ is a perfect novel for Halloween

By Madeline Peterson | Oct. 18, 2018

It’s getting to be that time of year. With the changing of the leaves and the ubiquitous presence of pumpkin-flavored drinks comes another important seasonal milestone: Halloween. If you want your reading list to reflect the supernatural vibes of the season, consider reading 2008’s “The Monsters of Templeton” by UW-Madison MFA alum Lauren Groff.