The Book Matters series seeks to celebrate the written works of faculty members from a range of disciplines at the University of Iowa -- The Writing University. By shining a light on published works from a wide range of disciplines, these events are an opportunity for scholars and critical thinkers from across the campus and community to come together to discuss ideas, meet new colleagues, and celebrate the writing strengths of UI scholars outside of traditional writing departments.  

A companion program for Creative Matters, Book Matters is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The events are free and open to the public.

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Upcoming Events

This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | Iowa City promotional image

This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | Iowa City

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist adjunct research associate and former Iowa State Archaeologist, William Green, for a book discussion and meet the author event for his new title, This is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map. He will be joined in conversation by Alan Kelley of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.
This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | Grinnell promotional image

This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | Grinnell

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7:00pm
Grinnell College HSSC A22321 Auditorium
Join University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist adjunct research associate and former Iowa State Archaeologist, William Green, for a book discussion and meet the author event for his new title, This is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map. This event is organized by the Center for Prairie Studies, contact grahamj@grinnell.edu if you have questions.
This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | Des Moines promotional image

This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | Des Moines

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:30pm
Beaverdale Books
Join University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist adjunct research associate and former Iowa State Archaeologist, William Green, for a book discussion and meet the author event for his new title, This is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map. He will be joined in conversation with Andrew Klumpp of the State Historical Society of Iowa.

This event is organized by Beaverdale Books. Contact beaverdalebooks@gmail.com with any questions.
This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | St. Joseph, MO promotional image

This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map | St. Joseph, MO

Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00pm
St. Joseph Museums
Join University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist adjunct research associate and former Iowa State Archaeologist, William Green, for a book discussion and meet the author event for his new title, This is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map. This event is organized by St. Joseph Museums, Inc. RSVP appreciated at https://www.stjosephmuseum.org/events-1/this-is-the-route-of-my-forefathers-a-night-with-the-author.
Book Matters: James Costa and Elizabeth Yale promotional image

Book Matters: James Costa and Elizabeth Yale

Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join us for a reading and discussion to celebrate The Descent of Man: An Annotated Edition of Darwin’s Classic Work, annotated by James Costa, professor of biology and executive director of the Highlands Biological Station at Western Carolina University, and Elizabeth Yale, associate professor of history at the University of Iowa.

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If you are a faculty member with a recently published or forthcoming book and wish to participate in future Book Matters events, please complete our form.

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Casey Westlake in advance at 319-467-0039.