Hello!
If you remember last year's Winter Sale, you'll recall that there were great books on sale! Why? Because we had ordered higher quantities of our favorite titles due to supply chain issues. The last thing we wanted was to be out of a favorite title during the holiday shopping season. Thankfully we had fewer supply chain issues this year, but there are still some fantastic titles marked down for a short time only.
It's a perfect time to stop by to pick-up a hot new book for the cold nights this weekend.
I did a quick poll of booksellers to find out which book they would recommend you buy from our sale table.
Here are the results:
This in-store only sale includes 2023 calendars, select kids & adult books, and a few gift items.
Our next Reading's from Oconomowaukee is with Edward Chisholm, author of A Waiter in Paris, which was recommended by Christopher Kimball from Milk Street back in December. This is Chisholm's story of working in a Paris a restaurant and the underbelly of Parisian dining. If you enjoyed reading Heat by Bill Buford, Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain , or Blood, Bones and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton, then this is the event and book for you! Edward Chisholm captures the power dynamics, friendships, and the grit inside a bustling Parisian restaurant while learning the language, barely keeping afloat, and figuring out what direction life will take him. It's a great read!
Cheers and Happy Reading!
Lisa with Katrina, Ken, Chloe, Toni, Elisabeth, Beth, Lynn, Judy, Lizzy, Connie, Susie, Emma, Ava, and Meg
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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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SALE
2023 calendars and select books on sale for 30% off through February 15, 2023
Come in and take a look at the great selection of books discounted for a limited time!
There's something for everyone!
In Store Only, while supplies last
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Bibliotherapy - Introverts, Extroverts, and Highly Sensitive Kids
Sunday, February 5th
1:00 p.m.
Books & Company
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Janet Foust has been an advocate for families and children. She specializes in working with gifted kids and their families. She is always seeking ways to help individuals and families with tools and strategies for those who are highly sensitive, introverted, and extroverted to thrive. In her presentation, Janet will speak on methods to engage gifted children with an emphasis on reading and storytelling. She will focus on specific titles for both children and parents, as well as ways of creating safe spaces to explore a text together and separately and seeking out your own reading materials.
Please register for this free event.
for ages 8-adult
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Readings From Oconomowaukee
EDWARD CHISHOLM
Thursday, February 16th
2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
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Join Boswell Book Company and Books & Company for our February Readings from Oconomowaukee event, cohosted by Alliance Française de Milwaukee.
This month will feature Edward Chisholm in conversation with Daniel Goldin and Lisa Baudoin, for Chisholm's memoir A Waiter in Paris: Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City- an evocative portrait of the underbelly of contemporary Paris as seen through the eyes of a young waiter scraping out a living in the City of Light.
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Readings from Oconomowaukee
JENNY JACKSON
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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Books & Company Book Groups |
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Wednesday, February 22nd
1:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Janet Skeslien Charles
registration required-
limited seating available
Wednesday, March
1:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Sarah Winman
registration required-
limited seating available
link to come
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Tuesday, February 28th
4:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by E. Lockhart
Tuesday, March 28th
4:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Camille Aubray
No registration required.
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Wednesday, February 15th
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Wednesday, March 15th
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Stephanie Kuehn
No registration required.
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Thursday, February 16th
6:00 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Susanne Pari
Wednesday, March 16th
6:30 p.m.
in person at Books & Co.
by Kim Fay
link to come
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - hardcover |
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FICTION
New and Favorites in Hardcover!
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by Natalie Haynes
Bookseller Katrina says "Medusa was not always the snake-haired "monster" that turns living creatures to stone with one glance. She was once a young girl: taken advantage of, punished unfairly, and then hunted down. This compulsively readable novel, told by many voices, begs the questions: Who really is the monster in the stories and what made them that way? This book will make you question what you think you know about Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe."
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by Grady Hendrix
Bestselling author Grady Hendrix takes on the haunted house in a thrilling new novel that explores the way your past—and your family—can haunt you like nothing else.
**signed copies available while supplies last**
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by Mary Kubica
Jake Hayes is missing. This much is certain. At first, his wife, Nina, thinks he is blowing off steam at a friend's house after their heated fight the night before. But then a day goes by. Two days. Five. And Jake is still nowhere to be found. Bookseller Toni is a huge fan of author Mary Kubica and she assures that this new novel is just as twisty and suspenseful as her Kubica's other novels!
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NONFICTION
New and Favorites in Hardcover!
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by Colm Toibin
From one of the most engaging and brilliant writers of our time comes a collection of essays about growing up in Ireland during radical change; about cancer, priests, popes, homosexuality, and literature. A Guest at the Feast is both an intimate encounter with a supremely creative artist and a glorious celebration of writing.
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by Tracy Kidder
Kidder shows how one person can make a difference, as he tells the story of Dr. Jim O’Connell, a gifted man who invented ways to create a community of care for a city’s unhoused population, including those who sleep on the streets—the “rough sleepers.” Much as he did with Paul Farmer in Mountains Beyond Mountains, Kidder explores how a small but dedicated group of people have changed countless lives by facing one of American society’s difficult problems instead of looking away.
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by Richard Hurowitz
These powerfully illuminating and inspiring profiles pay tribute to the incredible deeds of the Righteous Among the Nations, little-known heroes who saved countless lives during the Holocaust. Deeply researched and astonishingly moving, it focuses on ten remarkable stories of those who repeatedly defied authorities and risked their lives, their livelihoods, and their families to save the helpless and the persecuted.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - paperback |
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FICTION
New and Favorites in Paperback!
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by Michael Perry
When farmer Harold wakes to find his wife dead beside him in bed and snow threatening to crush the last life from his dwindling farm, he takes drastic steps toward a fresh start. Seamed with grim humor and earthy revelations, it is an unforgiving story… and yet leaves open the idea that we might surrender to hope.
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by Julie Otsuka
Bookseller Susie says "When I read the synopsis of this book I wasn't sure I wanted to read a story about a crack in the pool and all it symbolizes. Now having read it, the bright blue cover I find a bit misleading. It is a sad story about a daughter processing her mother losing her light, losing her memory, losing herself. I am glad I read it as it is a thought provoking book leaving me a bit unsettled; just hoping my parents age with their memory, as well as myself."
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by Sequoia Nagamatsu
Bookseller Katrina says "I loved, loved, loved this stunning collection of interconnected stories. It's so imaginative, intelligent, and unique. What may seem like a dark book is actually quite comforting and full of hope. This is one that is going to linger with me for a long time to come and is definitely one I will reread again and again. "
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NONFICTION
New and Favorites in Paperback!
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by Ibram X. Kendi
Kendi weaves an electrifying combination of ethics, history, law, and science with his own personal story of awakening to antiracism. This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society.
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by Frank Bruni
One morning in late 2017, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni woke up with strangely blurred vision. Overnight, a rare stroke had cut off blood to one of his optic nerves, rendering him functionally blind in that eye—forever. And he soon learned from doctors that the same disorder could ravage his left eye, too. He could lose his sight altogether.
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by Delia Ephron
In Left on Tenth, Delia Ephron enchants as she seesaws us between tears and laughter, navigating the suicidal lows of enduring cutting-edge cancer treatment and the giddy highs of a second chance at love. With startling clarity, warmth, and honesty about facing death, Ephron invites us to join her team of warriors and become believers ourselves.
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS - kids/teen |
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by Sid Sharp
Bellwether Riggwelter is, once again, out of blackberries. This time, rather than tiptoe through a forest full of predators, he comes up with a new plan. He will keep himself safe by blending in--he will sew a Wolf Suit The disguise works perfectly, sort of. Bellwether realizes he can't enjoy the forest in a bulky suit, and he may not be the only creature in the forest who feels that way. Perhaps not everyone is as wolfish as they appear. Bookseller Katrina says "I adore the illustrations in this book! I't's fun and unexpected!"
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by Jessika Von Innerebner
Sprout the plant lives on a small porch, in a little town. She’s only been able to grow two leaves and knows exactly why. Home is just not enough for her – she needs to venture out to the wild woods, the wise forest, and the lush jungle to find what she needs to thrive. But once she’s out in the world, Sprout quickly learns that what she really needs may not be what she thought at all. Meet a budding new picture book character with roots in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure about growing up, taking risks, and finding home again.
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by Karen Obuhanych
Read along as these frisky felines pounce and play, claw and climb, and snack and sleep—until daylight fades and these little kitties are ready to receive some love and affection. Filled with bright and playful illustrations, here is an adorable picture book by debut author-illustrator Karen Obuhanych, featuring many delightful cats—all brimming with purrsonality—that will charm cat lovers and kids alike.
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By Nicole D. Collier
Maya turns to her trusty "wheel of fortunes" for guidance on the toughest questions—like why her best friend suddenly feels far away, or when her Daddy will move back home. Can Maya find the courage to write her own fortune? And can the fortunes answer her deep-down questions? The ones she’s too scared to ask out loud?
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by Katherine Marsh
Thirteen-year-old Matthew is miserable. His journalist dad is stuck overseas indefinitely, and his mom has moved in his one-hundred-year-old great-grandmother to ride out the pandemic, adding to his stress and isolation. But when Matthew finds a tattered black-and-white photo in his great-grandmother’s belongings, he discovers a clue to a hidden chapter of her past, one that will lead to a life-shattering family secret.
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by Dianne K Salerni
Twelve-year-old Garnet regrets that she doesn’t know her family. Her mother has done her best to keep it that way, living far from the rest of the magical Carrefour clan and their dark, dangerous mansion known as Crossroad House.
But when Garnet finally gets summoned to the estate, it isn’t quite what she hoped for. Written with loads of creepy atmosphere and an edge-of-your-seat magical mystery!
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by Emma Lord
Filled with a friend group that feels like family, an empowering journey of finding your own way, and a Just Kiss Already! romance, Emma Lord's Begin Again is an unforgettable YA novel of love and starting again. Sometimes, when all your plans are in rubble at your feet, you find out what you’re made of.
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by Nick Brooks
The Hate U Give meets One of Us Is Lying in Nick Brooks's Promise Boys, a trailblazing, blockbuster mystery about three teen boys of color who must investigate their principal’s murder to clear their own names—for fans of Jason Reynolds, Angie Thomas, and Karen McManus.
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by Krystal Marquis
The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in a changing United States, their fortune made through the entrepreneurship of William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man who founded the Davenport Carriage Company years ago. Now it's 1910, and the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they’re not supposed to.
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Upcoming events from our friends at Boswell Book Company! |
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In Person Event at Boswell
Elana K Arnold
Tuesday, February 14
4:30 pm
Join us at Boswell for an after-school Valentine’s Day special featuring Elana K Arnold, who visits with Harriet Spies, the sequel to her chapter book Just Harriet, which continues the adventures of the unforgettable Harriet. And as a special Valentine’s treat, the first 50 people to register and attend this event will get delicious mini cupcakes from Classy Girl Cupcakes – yum!
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In Person Event
Dan Egan
at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
1111 E Brown Deer Rd
Tuesday, March 7
7:00 pm
Boswell is pleased to partner with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center to present an evening with two-time Pulitzer Finalist and Milwaukeean Dan Egan, author of The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, for an evening featuring his new book, The Devil’s Element, a major new work of science journalism.
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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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