Current Store Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 7:00 Saturday - Sunday 9:00 - 5:00
Curbside pick up and shipping still available.
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Sunday, December 11th
12:00-1:00p.m.
Books & Company
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Join us for a family-fun day at the store and meet the character Esteban, the Green Crayon from Drew Daywalt's contemporary classic, The Day the Crayons Quit! Esteban will be at the store from 12:00 -1:00 PM saying hello to fans and sharing a new story about his holiday adventures, Green is for Christmas.
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MARK HEMBREE
In Conversation with
JOHN SIEGER
Friday, December 9th
6:30 p.m.
Books & Company
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Local bassist and writer, Mark Hembree is joined by John Sieger for an in person conversation about his latest book, On the Bus with Bill Monroe: My Five-Year Ride with the Father of Bluegrass. John’s experience as a musician and writer will lead us in conversation with Mark on a behind the scenes journey into the world of bluegrass music with the bluegrass icon, Bill Monroe as the center of the journey. John and Mark will bring their instruments along for a taste of music.
Please register for this free event so we have a headcount for seating!
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Readings from Oconomowaukee
SARAH WINMAN
In Conversation with
Daniel Goldin
and Lisa Baudoin
Friday, December 16th
2:00 p.m.
via Zoom
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Readings from Oconomowaukee presents an afternoon event with Sarah Winman, author of Still Life- a captivating, bighearted, richly tapestried story of people brought together by love, war, art, flood, and the ghost of E. M. Forster, by the celebrated author of Tin Man. In conversation with Daniel Goldin of Boswell and Lisa Baudoin of Books & Company. Please note, this will be a spoiler-friendly event.
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CLAIRE SWINARSKI
Tuesday, January 10th
6:00 p.m.
Books & Company
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON
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SUZETTE MAYR
Tuesday, January 10th
7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Join us for a party celebrating the release of Claire Swinarski's book What Happened to Rachel Riley- an engrossing and inventive contemporary middle grade novel that's Where'd You Go Bernadette? with a #MeToo message, an eighth grader uses social media posts, passed notes, and other clues to find out why a formerly popular girl is now the pariah of her new school. Please register for this free event so we have a headcount for seating!
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Milwaukee's Boswell Book Company and Oconomowoc's Books & Company present the first Readings from Oconomowaukee for 2023! January's event will feature Suzette Mayr, author of The Sleeping Car Porter- a favorite novel of booksellers from both stores!
When a mudslide strands a train, Baxter, a queer Black sleeping car porter, must contend with the perils of white passengers, ghosts, and his secret love affair
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Books & Company Book Groups |
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Wednesday, December 28th
1:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
Holiday Party!
registration required-
limited seating available
Wednesday, January 25th
1:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Mike Gayle
registration required-
limited seating available
link coming soon
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Tuesday, November 29th*
*note date changed
by Vera Kurian
Two meetings:
4:00 p.m.
In person at Books & Co.
no registration required
6:00 p.m.
via Zoom
Registration required
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Wednesday, Nov. 30th*
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Neal Shusterman
*note date changed
Wednesday, December 21st
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
Choose your own!
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - hardcover |
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FICTION
New and Favorites in Hardcover!
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by Cormac McCarthy
The best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Road returns with the first of a two-volume masterpiece: The Passenger is the story of a salvage diver, haunted by loss, afraid of the watery deep, pursued for a conspiracy beyond his understanding, and longing for a death he cannot reconcile with God.
Look for Stella Maris, the second volume in The Passenger series, on sale December 6th, 2022
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by Claudia Lux
A darkly humorous, surprisingly poignant, and utterly gripping debut novel about a guy who works in Hell (literally) and is on the cusp of a big promotion if only he can get one more member of the wealthy Harrison family to sell their soul. Booksellers Lynn and Lizzy have read and loved this book. Lizzy calls it " A humor/paranormal book that is equal parts darkly humorous and oddly poignant. I couldn't help but cheer for out 'hero'."
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by Katherine Dunn
Bookseller Katrina says " Katherine Dunn's novel Toad is quite different from the cult classic Geek Love. It still has Dunn's signature gritty writing and dark humor, but feels like more of an introverted novel. She writes about the ugly honesties of the human experience in a straightforward way, touching especially on femininity and loneliness."
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NONFICTION
New and Favorites in Hardcover!
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by Ken Burns
From one of our most treasured filmmakers, a pictorial history of America—a stunning and moving collection of some of Ken Burns’ favorite photographs, with an introduction by Burns, and an essay by longtime MoMA photography curator Sarah Hermanson Meister. Burns has been making documentaries about American history for more than four decades, using images to vividly re-create our struggles and successes as a nation and a people. As much as anyone alive today, he understands the soul of our country.
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by Toby Wilkinson
Marking the one hundredth anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s magnificent tomb, its incredible treasures are revealed as never before. Through these treasures, Wilkinson bring us face-to-face with the culture of the pharaohs, its extraordinary development, its remarkable flourishing, and its lasting impact. Filled with surprising insights and vivid details, Tutankhamun’s Trumpet offers an indelible portrait of the history, people, and legacy of ancient Egypt.
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by MinaLima
A full-color illustrated compendium chronicling the magical twenty-year journey of acclaimed art and design studio, MinaLima, the creative genius behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film series. The Magic of MinaLima is an illustrated history and celebration of Mina and Lima’s twenty-year evolution and groundbreaking vision. Their wondrous creations illuminate the Wizarding World as never before, and their commentary offers insights into the imaginative thinking that shaped their designs.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - paperback |
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FICTION
New and Favorites in Paperback!
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by Mur Lafferty
Amateur detective Mallory Viridian’s talent for solving murders ruined her life on Earth and drove her to live on an alien space station, but her problems still follow her in this witty, self-aware novel that puts a speculative spin on murder mysteries. Bookseller Lynn says "If you like Becky Chambers' books (The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet et al) you will love Station Eternity. A sentient space station filled with aliens is the perfect setting for a human who has been surrounded her whole life by mysterious murders. It's witty, clever, and entertaining."
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by Richard Powers
With its soaring descriptions of the natural world, its tantalizing vision of life beyond, and its account of a father and son’s ferocious love, Bewilderment marks Richard Powers’ most intimate and moving novel. At its heart lies the question: How can we tell our children the truth about this beautiful, imperiled planet?
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by Shehan Karunatilaka
Colombo, 1990. Maali Almeida—war photographer, gambler, and closet queen—has woken up dead in what seems like a celestial visa office. His dismembered body is sinking in the serene Beira Lake, he has no idea who killed him, and he has seven moons to find out. Bookseller Katrina says "This is such a thrilling read set in Sri Lanka filled with satire, political secrets, mystery, and the supernatural. Truly a wild ride!"
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NONFICTION
New and Favorites in Paperback!
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by Mel Brooks
For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny. Filled with tales of struggle, achievement, and camaraderie (and dozens of photographs), readers will gain a more personal and deeper understanding of the incredible body of work behind one of the most accomplished and beloved entertainers in history.
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by Ann Patchett
“Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, these pieces resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
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Get to know your stains—and then bid them goodbye forever! Learn comprehensive information about more than 100 stains—including their habits, their habitats, and (most importantly) how to make them go away. Featuring a glossary of cleaning techniques and the basic products any would-be clean person should have on hand, this guide is the perfect accoutrement for the laundry room, kitchen, nursery, garage, or any other place stains might occur.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - kids/teen |
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by Jory John &
Pete Oswald
The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?
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by Sara Greenwood
In this moving picture book, a young girl reflects on the emotions and challenges of growing up with a brother who is incarcerated. This touching story is filled with vivid illustrations and is based on the author’s childhood experiences. With words that are spare, gentle, and reassuring, this picture book will help young readers with similar stories feel less alone and give other readers a window into the struggles some children face.
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Meanwhile Back on Earth: Finding Our Place Through Time and Space
by Oliver Jeffers
A father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a guide to the universe, told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit, and exquisite artwork.
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by Shannon Messegner
Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she’s facing impossible choices:
When to act.
When to trust.
When to let go.
Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else.
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by Roland Smith
On the morning of Henry Ludd's thirteenth birthday, the power goes out. No phones, no news, and planes are literally falling out of the sky. Henry's father was away from the family farm and he has not returned. It's worrisome as people descend into lawlessness.
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by Jeff Kinney
When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.
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by Rainbow Rowell
Rainbow Rowell has won fans all over the world by writing about love and life in a way that feels true. In her first collection, she gives us nine beautifully crafted love stories. Girl meets boy camping outside a movie theater. Best friends debate the merits of high school dances. A prince romances a troll. A girl romances an imaginary boy. And Simon Snow himself returns for a holiday adventure.
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by Marissa Meyer
Adalheid Castle is in chaos.
Following a shocking turn of events, Serilda finds herself ensnared in a deadly game of make-believe with the Erlking, who is determined to propel her deeper into the castle’s lies. Meanwhile, Serilda is determined to work with Gild to help him solve the mystery of his forgotten name and past.
**Signed copies available while supplies last**
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by Neal Shusterman
There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control.
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Upcoming events from our friends at Boswell Book Company! |
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In-Person Event
Amy E Reichert
at Boswell Book Company
Wednesday, November 30
6:30 pm
If you missed your chance to see Amy at Books & Company, visit our friends in Milwaukee! Boswell is so pleased to host an evening featuring Wisconsinite Amy E Reichert, author of novels such as The Simplicity of Cider and The Kindred Spirits Supper Club, for a conversation about her newest book, Once Upon a December, in which a trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market offers holiday magic and romance.
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In-Person Event
John Gurda
Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery
917 W Juneau Ave
Tuesday, December 6
6:30 pm
Boswell Book Company, the Milwaukee County Historical Society, and the Wisconsin Historical Society Press welcome John Gurda to Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, discussing his new book, Brewtown Tales. Enjoy a hot pretzel and a pint in Blue Ribbon Hall as we celebrate this new release from the foremost historian of Milwaukee. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
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If you’re ready to start your holiday shopping, audiobook credit bundles through Libro.fm make the perfect gift! You pick the number of audiobook credits, your gift recipient picks their own audiobooks, and you support Books & Company with your purchase.
Libro.fm audiobook credit bundles are available worldwide, and you can purchase them for yourself in addition to giving them as gifts. If you want to give a specific audiobook, you can do that too!
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