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