Hello!
We are sneaking in a visit with the Very Hungry Caterpillar from Eric Carle's classic picture book for a storytime, activities, and pictures on Tuesday, March 7 at 6pm. Registration for this special storytime is below.
Chloe, Katrina, and I spent last week in Seattle for Winter Institute, our annual bookselling conference. This is our first time back in person since January 2020! We spent the week with 900 booksellers from independent bookstores across North America sharing ideas, learning new ways to do things, and talking about books. There were at least 100 different authors that we had the opportunity to meet, have dinner with, or just visit with in the elevator! It was amazing! We came back invigorated, full of ideas, and lots of books to recommend.
The community that surrounds bookstores and bookselling is generous, warm, and welcoming. We are happy to be part of the bigger bookselling community and to be part of our local community with you!
Cheers and Happy Reading!
Lisa with Katrina, Ken, Chloe, Toni, Elisabeth, Beth, Judy, Lizzy, Connie, Susie, Emma, Ava, Meg, Maile, and Jen
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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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In Person Kids Event
Tuesday, March 7th
6:00 p.m.
Books & Company
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Join us for a fun storytime event with a visit from The Very Hungry Caterpillar! We will have activities and pictures with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! You don't want to miss this!
Please register for this free event!
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Readings from Oconomowaukee
JENNY JACKSON
in conversation with
Lisa Baudoin, Daniel Goldin,
and author Lauren Fox
Wednesday, March 22nd
2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Boswell Book Company and Books & Company present a special Readings from Oconomowaukee event with Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street- a deliciously funny, sharply observed debut of family, love, and class, this zeitgeisty novel follows three women in one wealthy Brooklyn clan. Jenny Jackson will be in conversation with Daniel Goldin, Lisa Baudoin, and author Lauren Fox.
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Readings From Oconomowaukee
J. RYAN STRADAL
in conversation with
Lisa Baudoin, Daniel Goldin,
and author Amy Reichert
Wednesday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Join Boswell Book Company and Books & Company for a lovely in person Readings From Oconomowaukee featuring author J. Ryan Stradal in conversation with Daniel Goldin, Lisa Baudoin, and author Amy E. Reichert for Stradal's new novel Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club- a story of a couple from two very different restaurant families in rustic Minnesota, and the legacy of love and tragedy, of hardship and hope, that unites and divides them.
Boswell Book Company is hosting the in-person Milwaukee Edition of
Readings from Oconomowaukee
J. RYAN STRADAL
in conversation with Lisa, Daniel, and author Christina Clancy
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 at 6:30pm
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Books & Company Book Groups |
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Wednesday, March 22nd
1:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Sarah Winman
registration required-
limited seating available
Wednesday, April 19th*
1:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Brendan Slocumb
registration required-
limited seating available
link to come
*note date change
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Tuesday, March 28th
4:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Camille Aubray
Tuesday, April 25th
4:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Jean Hanff Korelitz
No registration required.
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Wednesday, March 15th
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Stephanie Kuehn
Tuesday, April 19th
4:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Carolyn Tara O'Neil
No registration required.
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Wednesday, March 16th
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Kim Fay
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - hardcover |
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FICTION
New and Favorites in Hardcover!
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by Maragret Verble
A gripping, gut-punch of a novel about a Cherokee child removed from her family and sent to a Christian boarding school in the 1950s—an ambitious, eye-opening reckoning of history and small-town prejudices. Bookseller Katrina says "This book is heartbreaking but so well done, and tells an important story. Kit is such a tenacious and brave girl, she makes for a great narrator. I couldn't put this one down! "
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Edited by Diana Fuss
A dazzling collection of short stories about North American outdoor life—both classic and contemporary—from James Fenimore Cooper and Jack London to Margaret Atwood and Anthony Doerr and many more. Diana Fuss has gathered a rich collection of timeless classics and contemporary discoveries summoning up our close and imagined encounters with all things wild.
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by Rebecca Makkai
A stirring investigation into collective memory and a deeply felt examination of one woman’s reckoning with her past, with a transfixing mystery at its heart. Bookseller Meg says "A podcaster returns to teach a class at the mysterious boarding school she attended as a teenager... her roommate was murdered, but did they arrest the wrong person? I loved this!"
**Signed copies available while supplies last**
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NONFICTION
New and Favorites in Hardcover!
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by Katherine May
In Enchantment, May invites the reader to come with her on a journey to reawaken our innate sense of wonder and awe. With humor, candor, and warmth, she shares stories of her own struggles with work, family, and the aftereffects of pandemic, particularly feelings of overwhelm as the world rushes to reopen.
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by Lynne Olson
The remarkable story of the intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam. A willful real-life version of Indiana Jones, Desroches-Noblecourt refused to be cowed by anyone or anything.
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by Kate Zernike
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who broke the story, the inspiring account of the sixteen female scientists who forced MIT to publicly admit it had been discriminating against its female faculty for years—sparking a nationwide reckoning with the pervasive sexism in science.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - paperback |
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FICTION
New and Favorites in Paperback!
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by Sara Novic
This revelatory novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf. This is a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and joy. Absorbing and assured, idiosyncratic and relatable, this is an unforgettable journey into the Deaf community and a universal celebration of human connection.
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by Mike Chen
Bookseller Katrina says "I had such a fun time with this book! It revolves around vampires, family, belonging, and punk rock- but really it's so much more. Louise is probably one of the most relatable vampires I've come across. She leads a pretty low-key life with her corgi, playing punk rock music and working night shifts. Chen's descriptions of a love for music, live shows, and the music scene are spot on and make you want to find a local show to go to. "
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by Travis Baldree
After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. Bookseller Lizzy says "Reading this book felt like an act of self-care. It's one of those books that feels like a warm hug. So cozy! A perfect weekend read."
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NONFICTION
New and Favorites in Paperback!
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by Imani Perry
Weaving together stories of immigrant communities, contemporary artists, exploitative opportunists, enslaved peoples, unsung heroes, her own ancestors, and her lived experiences, Imani Perry crafts a tapestry unlike any other. With uncommon insight and breathtaking clarity, South to America offers an assertion that if we want to build a more humane future for the United States, we must center our concern below the Mason-Dixon Line.
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by Meghan O'Rourke
A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time. A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized, and can go undiagnosed and unrecognized altogether. Renowned writer Meghan O’Rourke delivers a revelatory investigation into this elusive category of “invisible” illness.
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by Dennis Duncan
A playful history of the humble index and its outsized effect on our reading lives. Most of us give little thought to the back of the book—it’s just where you go to look things up. But as Dennis Duncan reveals in this delightful and witty history, hiding in plain sight is an unlikely realm of ambition and obsession, sparring and politicking, pleasure and play.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - kids/teen |
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by Erica S. Perl
A laugh-out-loud retelling of The Three Little Pigs, The Three Little Guinea Pigs is perfect for fans of fairytales and guinea pigs alike. This clever story by prolific children's book author Erica S. Perl and dynamic illustrator Amy Young makes a perfect read-aloud and includes nonfiction backmatter with additional fun facts about guinea pigs.
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by Julie Berry
For readers who love The Night Gardener, The Antlered Ship, and Emily Winfield Martin’s Dream Animals, this mythological, Sendak-inspired romp to the top of the world and back home again is a bedtime classic-in-the-making. Bookseller Katrina says "This is a gorgeous book that reminded me of Maurice Sendak and Hayao Miyazaki. Stunning!"
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by Grace Lin & Kate Messner
Alice loves to imagine herself in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure, riding camels in the desert, swimming under the sea with colorful fish, floating in outer space, and more! But when her imaginative journey comes to an end, she yearns for the place she loves best of all.
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by Kelly Yang
A gripping middle grade novel about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister, after five years apart, and learns about family, friendship, and the power of being finally seen.
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by Dan Santat
A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
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by Adam Rubin
Adam Rubin is back with this companion to The Ice Cream Machine, inviting you into six thrilling new worlds filled with daring and danger, mystery and mayhem—not to mention explosions!
**signed copies available while supplies last**
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by Nic Stone
A gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental disorder and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut punch of a novel about mental health, loss, and discovering you are worthy of love.
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by Trang Rhanh Tran
When Jade Nguyen arrives in Vietnam for a visit with her estranged father, she has one goal: survive five weeks pretending to be a happy family in the French colonial house Ba is restoring. She's always lied to fit in, so if she's straight enough, Vietnamese enough, American enough, she can get out with the college money he promised. But the house has other plans...
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by Melissa De La Cruz
Friday night. The party of the summer. Four teens ride home together. Only one never makes it. When high school sophomore Chris Moore is tragically killed in a car crash, Armstrong Prep is full of questions. Who was at the wheel? And more importantly, who was at fault?
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Upcoming Community Events |
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Hosted by the Friends of the
Oconomowoc Public Library
Saturday, May 6
6:30 pm
Barn at Trinity Peak
N80W38726 McMahon Rd
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Join the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public library for a beautiful evening to help raise funds to support the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library Vision Fund. It will be a fabulous celebration of the past, present, and future of literature, the Library, and our community! Enjoy dinner by Cornerstone Catering, drinks, dessert by Nothing Bundt Cakes, live music by Jason Gillette and his jazz band, and silent and live auctions, all while supporting a great cause
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Upcoming events from our friends at Boswell Book Company! |
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In Person Event at Boswell Book Company
Liam Callanan
Tuesday, March 14
6:30 pm
Join the good folks at Boswell as they celebrate the launch of When in Rome, the new novel by Liam Callanan, the Milwaukee-based author of the Boswell bestseller Paris by the Book. His latest tells the tale of an opportunity to start over at midlife, a chance to save a struggling convent in the Eternal City, and the dramatic re-emergence of an old flame.
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In Person Event at Boswell Book Company
Garth Nix
in conversation with Oli Schmitz
Friday, March 24
6:30 pm
Boswell welcomes the bestselling master of teen fantasy Garth Nix for a conversation about his latest, the sequel to The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, in which a team of booksellers must fight to keep dangerous magic under cover before the stuff of legends destroys our world.
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It’s a new year, and the perfect time for new reading goals, habits, and intentions. Here are 24 challenges (that’s two per month) to help you read more and diversify your audiobook-listening this year—all while supporting Books & Company with Libro.fm!
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Take a look at our previous newsletters, now conveniently archived on our website!
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