Cedarburg Reads author to talk on Oct. 8

Author Michael Perry is the 2026 Cedarburg Reads author. 

Perry, who was Cedarburg Read’s very first guest author in 2017, will tell stories during a Thursday, Oct. 8, event at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. The Cedarburg Writes winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. followed by Perry’s talk at 6:45 p.m. 

Perry’s bestselling books include “Population: 485” about his experiences as a volunteer firefighter and EMT and his latest, “Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents.” 

Perry has been the subject of three PBS specials, including “On The Road,” which featured his live humor performances, including “Never Stand Behind A Sneezing Cow.”

A book signing will follow Perry’s talk. Guests are invited to bring their own books and Boswell Books will sell a number of Perry’s books at the event. 

The event is sponsored by Cedarburg Friends of the Library.

Cedarburg Reads, Writes and Creates is a community-wide program that promotes the value of reading a shared book that engages the community in a common conversation. 

The cultural center is at W62 N546 Washington Ave.