Books and Writing

Obermann Center Presents: Invisible Man

A round table discussion of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man featuring scholars and artists. Recorded November 30, 2011.

Arts, Music, and Hobbies, Books and Writing

Author Visit: Carol Bodensteiner

Growing up Country: Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl author, Carol Bodensteiner, will discuss her book and invite participants to share their story of growing up in Iowa. Carol will set the place in...

Books and Writing

All Iowa Reads: Sing Them Home

Susan Craig and George Minot discuss Sing Them Home, the 2011 All Iowa Reads selection.

Recorded February 2011.

Books and Writing

A Biography of Irving Weber with Author Lolly Eggers

Lolly Eggers talks about her book "Iowa City's Irving Weber: A Biography" May 2006

Local History, Books and Writing Visiting Authors, Weber Days

Big Read: Ray Bradbury and His Impact on Science Fiction

Local area experts discuss the works of Bradbury and his lasting impact on the science fiction genre.

Recorded February 2010.

Books and Writing

Author Visit: Jack Gantos

Jack Gantos is our first Author in Residence at Iowa City Public Library, in celebration of the Library's 5th anniversary in a new facility. Jack Gantos' books take readers from the...

Books and Writing

Author Visit: Father Greg Boyle

Prairie Lights and the Iowa City Public Library co-sponsor Father Greg Boyle reading from his work of nonfiction "Tattoos on the Heart". Father Boyle will be signing his book after the...

Books and Writing

Author Visit: Sarah Prineas

Sarah talks about her latest book, The Magic Thief: Found.

Recorded May 2010.

Books and Writing

Author Visit: Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore's Dilemma, reads from his latest book In Defense of Food.

Recorded January 2008.

Books and Writing