Books
You’re all sinners!
As the Florentine mounts the Midwest premiere of Elmer Gantry (the opera), we look at the Sinclair Lewis novel and the 1960 film version.
Mar 19th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
Obama’s presidency one year in
Author Chris Beem examines the first year of Obama's presidency and provides a helpful guide to understanding his modus operandi.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Chris Beem
James DeVita on adapting Thief Lord for First Stage Children’s Theater
Wisconsin's prolific actor, author and playwright discusses the challenges of bringing Cornelia Funke's book to a world premiere staging.
Jan 18th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Never Trust a Thin Cook whisks you to Modena
Travel to the Italian countryside with this tome that delivers more than food for thought.
Dec 22nd, 2009 by Patti Wenzel
Larry Baker’s A Good Man
Author's tale conjures up classic character types and more than a few riveting surprises.
Nov 30th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Chip Duncan walks the walk
Filmmaker/author looks at turmoil with a different lens in a book that strives to dispel stereotypes and to offer hope.
Nov 9th, 2009 by Lisa Townsel
Win cash for your writing
Statewide contest offers exposure and pay for prose and poetry.
Nov 5th, 2009 by Lisa Townsel
Justin Shady keeps on keepin’ on in California
Our series on illustrators wraps up with Justin Shady, who discusses the rise and fall of Tastes Like Chicken, his life as a writer and why he moved to L.A.
Oct 20th, 2009 by amy elliott
The man behind the ‘Pennyworth’ mysteries
Milwaukee trial lawyer and author Michael Bowen has two well-known local actors help out at tonight's Boswell Books reading.
Oct 6th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Are you listening, Pixar? It’s Jeremy R. Scott
Mark Metcalf talks to the illustrator whose new book, The Lava is a Floor, is adorable.
Sep 29th, 2009 by amy elliott
A Noir, B Noir
Two tomes explore the film genre noir, a place where fear reigns and shadows slither.
Sep 18th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Disney buys Marvel. Why?
In a move that shocked the worlds of business and fans alike, Disney will soon own Marvel Entertainment. Why is Mickey Mouse getting claws?
Sep 2nd, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
