Books & Literature
Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt
Carl Baehr's expanded book is still the ultimate guide. But also a lot of fun.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Writer a National Leader in Movie Bios
Patrick McGilligan’s Woody Allen bio is latest in long line of fearless books.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Southside Block Will Be Completely Reshaped By New School
High-performing Prince of Peace will get new home.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Sisters From Brookfield Who Rule the Thriller Novel Genre
Andrea and Julia Bartz have both become writers of bestselling thriller novels.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Dear Black Girl; I See You’
Milwaukee author Ebony Haynes uses her family history to create stories with life lessons.
May 28th, 2025 by Avery Lea Rogers, Wisconsin Public Radio
Century-Old Illustrated Fireplace Delights Students
First in a series. An inside tour of unique Arts & Crafts tile creations in Milwaukee.
Mar 19th, 2023 by Ben Tyjeski
Niche Book Bar Will Pop Up at Sherman Phoenix
The in-progress bookstore with focus on black authors will sell books at two holiday events.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Dime Museum Drag
The 19th century was a crazy time for female impersonators. Excerpt from new book, 'A History of Milwaukee Drag.'
Sep 28th, 2022 by B.J. Daniels and Michail Takach
Getting To Know Sondheim
Milwaukeean Paul Salsini edited a journal devoted to the legendary composer lyricist and his new book, 'Sondheim & Me' offers a unique view.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Dominique Paul Noth
At 17, She Became An Author
Washington Heights teen Daija Thompson has had sales in 11 states and Jamaica.
Jul 3rd, 2022 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Local Activists Pen Novel About Workers Rights
‘Standing Up: Tales of Struggle,’ by Ellen Bravo and Larry Miller, fictionalizes struggles of workers.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
The Lady Murderer of Milwaukee
Anna Louise Sullivan poisoned her husband, stepson and others and was very jolly about it. Excerpt from ‘Historic Milwaukee Crimes.’
Mar 31st, 2022 by Carl Swanson
