Beth Nguyen was separated from her mother when the family left Vietnam. In “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” she grapples with the question: Does the pain of absence ease with time?
Isthmus Picks for Sept. 11-14 includes English buzz band Yard Act; the latest edition of sideways stand-up show Nate Chappell Asks You Several Questions.
Festival Director Jane Rotonda: “Festival-goers can expect a Fall Celebration that feels like the premier literary event in Wisconsin they know and love. The programming is robust, diverse, and will celebrate our shared love of authors and books."