As part of the 25th annual Wisconsin Book Festival, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) will host a series of free literary lectures and author presentations from October 16 to 18, 2026. The three-day program features discussions with prominent writers and scholars, including Téa Obreht, Barbara McQuade, and Monona Wali, covering topics ranging from political corruption to contemporary fiction. The event provides a platform for public engagement with diverse literary works in MMoCA's Lecture Hall.