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