'They're odd and they're eerie': A story collection not to missMarch 21, 2020 3:04 AMEven as bookstores close for public browsing, many are still serving up orders — and reading recommendations.
Play2min 10sec'Woman on the Edge of Time' still captivatesMarch 6, 2020 5:04 PMGwen Danfelt recommends a speculative fiction novel first published in 1976 that remains starkly relevant for modern readers.
Play1min 57secThe history of Wisconsin's love affair with beerJanuary 24, 2020 3:45 PMBy Tracy MumfordBookseller Brian Roegge recommends a book that traces Wisconsin’s long relationship with ales, lagers and more.
Play2min 41secA hilarious and razor-sharp debutJanuary 10, 2020 5:06 PMBy Tracy Mumford“It’s a book that’s a combination of funny and smart,” said bookseller Danny Caine. “And that’s my favorite thing, when something can be hilarious with a lot to say.”
The tragic side of Frank Lloyd WrightJanuary 3, 2020 4:32 PMBy Tracy MumfordThis biography of Frank Lloyd Wright describes the architect’s life through the lens of tragedy.
A surprising and satisfying historical novelDecember 20, 2019 4:32 PMBy Tracy MumfordTéa Obreht returns after nearly a decade with a new novel that weaves American history together with some truly strange happenings in the desert.
A picture book perfect for conversations on sharing and kindnessDecember 13, 2019 4:32 PMBy Tracy Mumford“It’s a book about sharing and it’s a book about kindness, and that’s just something we all need,” said bookseller Nikki Silvestrini.
'This Book Is Not For You' -- but it isDecember 6, 2019 4:32 PMBy Tracy MumfordThis book is almost impossible to describe without revealing too much, according to bookseller Sarah Wilson: “It’s very intriguing, it’s got a very dark, humorous edge to it.”
Play2min 04secThe book that just keeps sellingNovember 29, 2019 4:00 AMBookseller Francine Tanguay recommends a novel about two women separated by a century, but connected by tragedy. It’s been a best-seller in her shop for almost five years.
Play2min 00sec'A different way of understanding the story'November 22, 2019 3:55 PMBookseller Jhoanna Belfer recommends a graphic memoir by Mira Jacob, about the realities of growing up in the U.S. as a person of color.