Books & Literature
A Child’s Autism Inspires Children’s Book
Local mother writes “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism,” to give her daughter a voice.
Mar 7th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Early Germans From Cologne
And their Milwaukee settlement. Excerpt from a new book, ‘Germans in Milwaukee: A Neighborhood History.’
Mar 4th, 2021 by Jill Florence Lackey and Rick Petrie
Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants
New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore
The Bay View business has a DIY approach and unique selection of merchandise.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
UWM Prof Writes Book on History of Soap Operas
Elana Levine's "Her Story" looks into the history and gender politics of soap operas.
May 8th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Library Will Lend Books Again
Milwaukee Public Library will start offering a drive-thru book lending service.
May 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Diary Found In Auschwitz Makes U.S. Premiere
Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores story of Jewish girl who wrote a memoir found in rubble of concentration camp.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Ghost Signs of Milwaukee
New book captures a fading part of the city’s history.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Adam Levin
Milwaukee Rock and Roll, 1950-2000
Photos from new book capture a vibrant half-century of local rock'n'roll.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Erol Reyal
A Love Letter to ‘Dairylandia’
Former Milwaukee Journal managing editor Steve Hannah’s new book celebrates “modest Wisconsin.”
Dec 22nd, 2019 by John Torinus
What Surprised Me About Milwaukee
Writing a guide book about the city helped me see it fresh.
Nov 21st, 2019 by Jenna Kashou
Why Milwaukee Needs a New Deal
Government can work better. And cities like Milwaukee will benefit. Excerpt from a new book.
Nov 15th, 2019 by David Riemer
