Books & Literature
Robert Ricigliano, author of “Making Peace Last”
Mark Metcalf discusses peacebuilding, Afghanistan and the changing role of the U.S. military with Robert Ricigliano, author of "Making Peace Last."
May 3rd, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
Joyce Carol Oates’ new novel, “Mudwoman”
Oates here imagines a successful modern woman secretly haunted by her trials, her fantasies, her dreams, her startling origin.
May 1st, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
“You can’t hold poets back!”
Young poets competed for first prize at Still Waters Collective's Slam League Finals, but the night's biggest prize was bigger than a trophy.
Apr 24th, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
John Hodgman, “Deranged Millionaire,” at Turner Hall
"Deranged Millionaire" John Hodgman's Turner Hall show had moments of brilliance, but was too scattered to be called a success.
Apr 2nd, 2012 by Dan Shafer
Kevin Smith at the Pabst
Promoting his new book, "Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good," Silent Bob's talk was more about inspiration than entertainment.
Mar 26th, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
Leslie Simon’s “Geek Girls Unite”
Leslie Simon's "Geek Girls Unite" aims to shatter the "Boys Club" of geekdom, but gets too divisive for it's own good.
Mar 1st, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
Happy birthday, George F. Kennan
Kennan, the late, great, Milwaukee-born statesman, actor John Kishline and historian John Lewis Gaddis intersect over decades.
Feb 16th, 2012 by John Kishline
Valentine Haikus, love in 17 syllables
Seven haikus for Valentine's Day, 2012. Because we love you all madly.
Feb 14th, 2012 by Tom Strini
Celebrating “To Kill A Mockingbird”
As part of The Big Read, author and filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy visits Boswell Books and the Milwaukee Rep for an in-depth look at the American classic.
Feb 12th, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
“Hidden History of Detroit”
"Hidden History of Detroit" brings alive the early days of Detroit, a time full of political rivalries, labor upheaval, and characters of all kinds.
Feb 3rd, 2012 by Jennifer Kaufman
Found vs. Found
Two camps from two very popular yet different underground cultural anthropology mediums find each other and do battle. Interview with Davy Rothbart and Nick Prueher.
Nov 14th, 2011 by Brian Jacobson
Deborah Niemann visits Milwaukee
The author of "Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living" discussed ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle at Boswell Books.
Nov 3rd, 2011 by Jennifer Kaufman
