Books & Literature
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
Black-Owned Bookstore, Wine Bar Project Advances
Committee approves selling building on King Drive for Niche Book Bar.
Mar 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Book Bashes Foxconn Project
‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Boswell Books’ Owner Recommends Five Books for Summer
Daniel Goldin makes suggestions for this summer's beach reads, including one by a local author.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community
New book chronicles recent LGBTQ history from the 1960's to the present.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin Examiner
Author’s Novel Set in Northwoods
‘Raft of Stars’, by area author Andrew Graff, follows two boys who commit a crime and flee to the woods.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
