This collection of six notable books chosen by the Wisconsin Library Association Literary Awards Committee includes:

• The Wild Mammals of Wisconsin by Charles Alan Long (paperback)


• The End of the Straight and Narrow: Stories by David McGlynn (hardcover)


• North of the Port: Stories by Anthony Bukoski (hardcover)


• The Best Specimen of a Tyrant by Thomas Doherty (paperback)


• Smoke and Strong Whiskey by Robin Chapman (paperback)


• River of Hope! My Journey with Kathy in Search of Healing from Lou Gehrig's Disease by David Tank (paperback)