Gemma Tarlach, author of “Plaguewalker”
Just in time for Halloween, author Gemma Tarlach celebrates the release of "Plaguewalker" with readings at Boswell and the Wauwatosa Public Library this week.
Oct 23rd, 2012
Author Alexandra Fuller to visit Boswell
Alexandra Fuller, author of "Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness," will be interviewed by Lake Effect's Mitch Teich at Boswell on Tuesday, July 10.
Jul 8th, 2012
Brady Street a perennial favorite
Hard work and dedication has generated a full-scale revival that has the Brady Street community back on top and better than ever.
May 22nd, 2012
“You can’t hold poets back!”
Young poets competed for first prize at Still Waters Collective's Slam League Finals, but the night's biggest prize was bigger than a trophy.
Apr 24th, 2012
Leslie Simon’s “Geek Girls Unite”
Leslie Simon's "Geek Girls Unite" aims to shatter the "Boys Club" of geekdom, but gets too divisive for it's own good.
Mar 1st, 2012
Celebrating “To Kill A Mockingbird”
As part of The Big Read, author and filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy visits Boswell Books and the Milwaukee Rep for an in-depth look at the American classic.
Feb 12th, 2012
“Hidden History of Detroit”
"Hidden History of Detroit" brings alive the early days of Detroit, a time full of political rivalries, labor upheaval, and characters of all kinds.
Feb 3rd, 2012
Big changes in store for East Library
Milwaukee's East Library on North Avenue will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-use building that will include retail, apartments and parking.
Dec 12th, 2011
Deborah Niemann visits Milwaukee
The author of "Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living" discussed ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle at Boswell Books.
Nov 3rd, 2011
Literary double feature with Stuart Nadler and Chad Harbach
New books from Stuart Nadler and Racine's own Chad Harbach have garnered rave reviews, and both authors will be visiting Boswell Book Company on Thursday, Oct. 20
Oct 19th, 2011
the Myth, the Reality; Author Stacy Schiff visits
Stacy Schiff's "Cleopatra: A Life" provides the basis for the new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Tuesday, she spoke at the Milwaukee Public Library.
Oct 6th, 2011
“El Bulli – Cooking in Progress”
German filmmaker Gereon Wetzel follows the staff of Spanish restaurant El Bulli as chefs experiment with a bold and inventive new menu.
Sep 23rd, 2011
Savvy Auntie
Melanie Notkin's book is a delightful guide for aunts everywhere, with fun tips for spoiling special nieces and nephews (and not to mention aunties themselves!)
Aug 21st, 2011
Are you there God? It’s Me, Margaret
Just in time for summer, "Retro Reads" revisits our favorite books from the past - the ones worth reading again. And again.
Jun 12th, 2011
Amy Misurelli Sorensen at Luckystar
These aren't your grandad's pin-ups. Misurelli-Sorensen's provocative drawings turn sexuality on its head, messing with ideas of femininity, gender and power.
Jun 1st, 2011
Every Little Thing
"Every Little Thing" wasn't written to transform your life. It’s here to entertain, and it achieves just that.
Apr 9th, 2011
Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
80s pop provides the backdrop as author and music journalist Rob Sheffield navigates his own awkward adolescence, and later the rough terrain of adulthood.
Mar 6th, 2011
Inspiration for DIY gifting
Just in time for the holidays! Needle work diva Vickie Howell's "Craft Corps" is a great read for seasoned crafters and fair weather DIY enthusiasts alike.
Nov 26th, 2010
The Anti Eat, Pray, Love
The tale of one teenage runaway who panhandles, grifts and smuggles her way around the world -- and who lived to write about it.
Nov 14th, 2010
Kings of Pastry
Every four years, there is a competition that requires incredible skill. It's not the Olympics.This is the MOF, where the world's best pastry chefs are created.
Sep 27th, 2010
The Art of Eating In
Cathy Erway's book about a two-year experiment to abstain from take-out is like a fast-food meal -- you feel stuffed, but not satisfied.
Sep 19th, 2010
The Vinyl Princess
Yvonne Prinz's young adult novel highlights a female protagonist that needs more representation in pop culture: one that is smart, relatable and interesting.
Aug 22nd, 2010
Making your own soaps
Lauren Cox's informational book "Ecobeauty" is a DIY guide to creating luxurious bath and body products at home.
Jul 25th, 2010
The Alternative Hero
Down on his luck, music obsessive Clive Beresford aims to meet his rock idol and get his life on track.
Jun 19th, 2010
Saving Sailing
Milwaukee writer Nicholas Hayes ponders sailing's decline and how to save it.
May 29th, 2010
Cassette from my Ex
If you’re looking for a way to travel down a musical memory lane, you can’t go wrong with Cassette from my Ex.
May 2nd, 2010
Cook Food-a Manualfesto
Lisa Jervis' "Cook Food: A Manualfesto for Easy, Healthy, Local Eating" is the perfect primer for both budding foodies and experienced gourmands alike.
Apr 11th, 2010
