Books
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
Women warriors fight, die and live with a Band of Sisters
Make no mistake, our female soldiers are in the thick of combat. Author Kirsten Holmstedt starts the discussion about these women warriors.
Apr 18th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
‘Wright’ or Wrong? “The Women” by T.C. Boyle
Morphine, sex and fires galore: The plot thickens as T.C. Boyle blends fact and fiction in this page-turner about the life and loves of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Feb 12th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Queen of American Burlesque
Author Karen Abbott visits Milwaukee to promote her latest book, chronicling the misadventures of an American burlesque legend.
Jan 10th, 2011 by Rosy Ricks
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
Simple Times with Amy Sedaris
Actor, comedienne and DIY goddess Amy Sedaris visits The Pabst with "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People," a hilarious guide to crafting on a shoestring.
Nov 19th, 2010 by Ryan Findley
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
An evening with David Sedaris
America's funniest satirical humorist comes to the Riverside this weekend.
Oct 22nd, 2010 by Brian Whitney
Justin Spring, biographer of an outrageous life, to read Thursday
Spring chronicled the gay life and times of Samuel Steward, English professor and Hell's Angels tattoo artist. Spring will read Thursday at the MGAC.
Oct 12th, 2010 by Paul Masterson
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 by Jennifer Kaufman
