Books & Literature

PODCAST: Robert Ricigliano, author of “Making Peace Last”
PODCAST

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."

Joyce Carol Oates’ new novel, “Mudwoman”

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.

Still Waters Slam League Finals: “You can’t hold poets back!”
Still Waters Slam League Finals

“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.

John Hodgman, “Deranged Millionaire,” at Turner Hall

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.

“Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob”: Kevin Smith at the Pabst
“Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob”

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.

Book review: Leslie Simon’s “Geek Girls Unite”
Book review

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.

Happy birthday, George F. Kennan

Happy birthday, George F. Kennan

Kennan, the late, great, Milwaukee-born statesman, actor John Kishline and historian John Lewis Gaddis intersect over decades.

Valentine Haikus, love in 17 syllables

Valentine Haikus, love in 17 syllables

Seven haikus for Valentine's Day, 2012. Because we love you all madly.

The Big Read: Celebrating “To Kill A Mockingbird”
The Big Read

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.

Book Review: “Hidden History of Detroit”
Book Review

“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.

Found vs. Found

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.

The Ultimate “Do-It-Yourself-er”: Deborah Niemann visits Milwaukee
The Ultimate “Do-It-Yourself-er”

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.