Books & Literature
Boswell Books’ Owner Recommends Five Books for Summer
Daniel Goldin makes suggestions for this summer's beach reads, including one by a local author.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community
New book chronicles recent LGBTQ history from the 1960's to the present.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Jay Rath, Wisconsin Examiner
Author’s Novel Set in Northwoods
‘Raft of Stars’, by area author Andrew Graff, follows two boys who commit a crime and flee to the woods.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Mary Kate McCoy, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Child’s Autism Inspires Children’s Book
Local mother writes “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism,” to give her daughter a voice.
Mar 7th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Early Germans From Cologne
And their Milwaukee settlement. Excerpt from a new book, ‘Germans in Milwaukee: A Neighborhood History.’
Mar 4th, 2021 by Jill Florence Lackey and Rick Petrie
Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants
New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore
The Bay View business has a DIY approach and unique selection of merchandise.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
UWM Prof Writes Book on History of Soap Operas
Elana Levine's "Her Story" looks into the history and gender politics of soap operas.
May 8th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Library Will Lend Books Again
Milwaukee Public Library will start offering a drive-thru book lending service.
May 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Diary Found In Auschwitz Makes U.S. Premiere
Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores story of Jewish girl who wrote a memoir found in rubble of concentration camp.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Ghost Signs of Milwaukee
New book captures a fading part of the city’s history.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Adam Levin
Milwaukee Rock and Roll, 1950-2000
Photos from new book capture a vibrant half-century of local rock'n'roll.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Erol Reyal
