Booked Up
The Poet Who Made Milwaukee Famous
John Koethe may be at the peak of his success. His latest poem, published in The New Yorker, includes a scene in a Riverwest bar.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Richard Davis
Five Great Books I Meant To Review
A farewell to my readers, with five must-read books of 2014.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
An Incredible Debut Novel
Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist, is a terrific mystery ala Jane Eyre set in 17th century Amsterdam.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
The Man With No Face
A National Book Award winner, Wolf in White Van is a frightening, achingly beautiful first novel.
Dec 5th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
Give the Gift of Reading
Whether you’re buying for friends or family, young or old, there’s a great book to buy for them.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
The Enduring Artistry of Margaret Atwood
If you’ve never read her, Atwood’s wonderful new book of short stories is a great place to start.
Nov 21st, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
Back to the Future
Ben Lerner’s 10:04 is a poetic novel where change is constant and the future ever beckons.
Nov 13th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
Jane Smiley’s New Epic Novel
Pulitzer Prize-winning author begins a new trilogy -- and beautifully -- in Some Luck.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
The Wisdom Of Solomon
In Ian McEwen’s powerful new novel, The Children Act, a compassionate judge faces tough social issues not easy to solve.
Oct 31st, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
Iowa Is/Isn’t For Lovers
Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson returns to her fictional town of Gilead, Iowa, for an unusual romance story.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
The Enigma of Haruki Murakami
The world-famous Japanese novelist’s latest book offers another strange and mysterious tale.
Oct 17th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
A Dentist’s Descent Into Darkness
In an acclaimed novel by Joshua Ferris, a rabid atheist confronts a cosmic case of identity theft.
Oct 4th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
