Books & Literature
Examining the haute return of Food Trucks in America
Before five-time James Beard award-winner for food writing John T. Edge's's Boswell Books event, TCD looks at his new cookbook on roadside cuisine.
May 15th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
“Hammer of the Gods,” on the origins of Nazism
Dave Luhrssen's new book tells the bizarre tale of the Thule Society of Munich, a precursor of the Nazi party.
May 10th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Optimist Theatre’s Sonnet Slam
Company and audience paid tribute to the Bard Monday, to raise money for Shakespeare in the Park.
May 9th, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
Robert Ricigliano, author of “Making Peace Last”
Mark Metcalf discusses peacebuilding, Afghanistan and the changing role of the U.S. military with Robert Ricigliano, author of "Making Peace Last."
May 3rd, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Joyce Carol Oates’ new novel, “Mudwoman”
Oates here imagines a successful modern woman secretly haunted by her trials, her fantasies, her dreams, her startling origin.
May 1st, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
“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 by Jennifer Kaufman
John Hodgman, “Deranged Millionaire,” at Turner Hall
"Deranged Millionaire" John Hodgman's Turner Hall show had moments of brilliance, but was too scattered to be called a success.
Apr 2nd, 2012 by Dan Shafer
Kevin Smith at the Pabst
Promoting his new book, "Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good," Silent Bob's talk was more about inspiration than entertainment.
Mar 26th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
Happy birthday, George F. Kennan
Kennan, the late, great, Milwaukee-born statesman, actor John Kishline and historian John Lewis Gaddis intersect over decades.
Feb 16th, 2012 by John Kishline
Valentine Haikus, love in 17 syllables
Seven haikus for Valentine's Day, 2012. Because we love you all madly.
Feb 14th, 2012 by Tom Strini
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
