Books

You’re all sinners!

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.

Changing Times: Obama’s presidency one year in
Changing Times

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.

James DeVita on adapting Thief Lord for First Stage Children’s Theater

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.

Book Review: Never Trust a Thin Cook whisks you to Modena
Book Review

Never Trust a Thin Cook whisks you to Modena

Travel to the Italian countryside with this tome that delivers more than food for thought.

Book Review: Larry Baker’s A Good Man
Book Review

Larry Baker’s A Good Man

Author's tale conjures up classic character types and more than a few riveting surprises.

Chip Duncan walks the walk

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.

Win cash for your writing

Win cash for your writing

Statewide contest offers exposure and pay for prose and poetry.

PODCAST: Justin Shady keeps on keepin’ on in California
PODCAST

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.

The man behind the ‘Pennyworth’ mysteries

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.

PODCAST: Are you listening, Pixar? It’s Jeremy R. Scott
PODCAST

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.

Book Reviews: A Noir, B Noir
Book Reviews

A Noir, B Noir

Two tomes explore the film genre noir, a place where fear reigns and shadows slither.

Deep-fried Romantic: Disney buys Marvel. Why?
Deep-fried Romantic

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?