Hello! The new year is well established. By now you may have binged on too many streaming series, listened to too many podcasts, and put together enough jigsaw puzzles that your dreams are filled with advice for the missing piece who ran away with the spoon. Well, have we got a deal for you! How about starting a new book series in 2021! We've gathered a wide variety of book series to choose from. Purchase the first book in the series at full price, the second at 20% off, and if your all in, take 21% off the third book. A great way to stay distracted and keep the fun in 2021. *
Cheers and Happy Reading!
Lisa with Katrina, Ken, Chloe, Genavieve, Kristen, Elisabeth, Beth, Joseph, Maureen, Jewell, Toni, Lynn, and Judy
*Our book series promo runs through February 28, 2021. Discounts to not combine and restricted titles are excluded
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Current Store Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 6:00 Saturday- Sunday 9:00 - 5:00
Masks required. Limit of 10 customers
Curbside pick up, local delivery, and shipping available.
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REBECCA SACKS
in Conversation with
Daniel Goldin & Lisa Baudoin
Tuesday, February 16th
7:00 p.m.
Via ZOOM
Join us for this lively conversation with debut novelist Rebecca Sacks in conversation with Boswell's Daniel Goldin and Books & Company's Lisa Baudoin for the February installment of Readings from Oconomowaukee!
Brave and bold, this gorgeously written novel introduces a large cast of characters from various backgrounds in a setting where violence is routine and where survival is defined by boundaries, walls, and checkpoints that force people to live and love within and across them. City of a Thousand Gates brilliantly evokes the universal drives that motivate these individuals to think and act as they do--desires for security, for freedom, for dignity, for the future of one's children, for land that each of us, no matter who or where we are, recognize and share.
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LAUREN FOX
in Conversation with
Lisa Baudoin & Ken Favell
Friday, February 26th
2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join us for a special event with author Lauren Fox and Books & Company's Lisa Baudoin and Ken Favell!
Bookseller Ken has been a fan of this novel from the beginning and his review is in the February 2021 Indie Next List! He says: “I was deeply moved by this beautifully written and fascinating novel about four generations of Jewish women, based on a series of letters written by Fox’s great-grandmother in Germany to her grandmother in Milwaukee between 1938 and 1941. Annelise leaves Germany with her husband and child at the cusp of World War II and emigrates to Milwaukee, where a new life awaits. But she leaves behind her parents, who desperately wait for visas to join her. Memories play a deep part in the novel, as do the (sometimes) rocky relationships between mothers and daughters. I’m sure that this excellent novel will find a place on many reading group lists.”
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Thursday, February 25th
6:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
presented by
Tall Pines Conservancy
Tall Pines presents a special fundraising event with Michael Perry for you to experience from the comfort of your own home!
Registration Fee of $50 is Tax Deductible and includes a gift package featuring LaBelle Cheese and Mayer Farms beef sticks.
Michael Perry is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Humorist, Singer/Songwriter and Intermittent Pig Farmer who will tell stories of life on the farm while we share with you some exciting new land conservation projects slated for 2021!
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THROUGH THIS DOOR WISCONSIN IN POEMS
Tuesday, March 9th
7:00 p.m.
via Zoom
From Superior, Washburn, and Ashland to Racine, Sturtevant, and Milwaukee. From Door County to Madison and the Driftless area. Wisconsin, you are here. Your lived experience is here. Your hopes, dreams, struggles, and joys are here in these poems. The poems in the anthology are grouped into four sections: Through This Door, New Knowledge, In the Quiet, and Each Sunrise. The poems reflect on memories of the past, celebrate joys and recount struggles in the present, and envision hope for the future.
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ABI DARÉ
in conversation with
Daniel Goldin and Lisa Baudoin
Thursday, March 25th
2:00 p.m.
via Zoom
Join us for our March installment of Readings From Oconomowaukee! This month, Boswell Books' Daniel Goldin and Books & Company's Lisa Baudoin will be in conversation with Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice for the paperback release.
The unforgettable, inspiring story of a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village who longs to get an education so that she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself, The Girl with the Louding Voice is a simultaneously heartbreaking and triumphant tale about the power of fighting for your dreams.
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AMY E. REICHERT
in Conversation with
Daniel Goldin & Lisa Baudoin
Monday, April 19th
7:00 p.m.
Via ZOOM
Join us for what will be an absolutely lovely evening for our April Readings from Oconomowaukee! Local favorite Wisconsinite Amy Reichert will be in conversation with Boswell Books' Daniel Goldin and Books & Company's Lisa Baudoin for Reichert's newest novel, The Kindred Spirits Supper Club!
(on sale 4/20/21)
Jobless and forced home to Wisconsin, journalist Sabrina Monroe can tolerate reunions with frenemies and kisses from old boyfriends, but not the literal ghosts that greet her in this heartwarming tale of the power of love and connection from acclaimed author Amy E. Reichert.
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KATHERINE HEINY
in Conversation with
Daniel Goldin & Lisa Baudoin
Thursday, May 6th
7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
Join us for the May Readings From Oconomowaukee featuring Boswell Books' Daniel Goldin and Books & Company's Lisa Baudoin in conversation with Katherine Heiny for her new novel Early Morning Riser- A wise, bighearted, boundlessly joyful novel of love, disaster, and unconventional family.
(on sale 4/13/21)
A novel that is alternately bittersweet and laugh-out-loud funny, Early Morning Riser is Heiny’s most wonderful work to date.
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BOOKS & COMPANY BOOK GROUPS
Open to the Public- all meetings via Zoom
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Wednesday, February 17th
6:30 p.m.
ZOOM MEETING
by Mary H.K. Choi
Wednesday, March 17th
6:30 p.m.
ZOOM MEETING
by Ruta Sepetys
Registration coming soon
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Wednesday, February 24th
1:00 p.m.
ZOOM MEETING
by Marjan Kamali
Wednesday, March 24th
1:00 p.m.
ZOOM MEETING
by Alan Hlad
Registration coming soon
There is a limit of 15 people per meeting.
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Sunday, March 28th
3:00 p.m.
ZOOM MEETING
by Joe McGinniss
by Jerry Allen Potter
Registration coming soon.
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Tuesday, February 23
6:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
by Stephen Mack Jones
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BOOKSELLER PICKS- NOW IN PAPERBACK |
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by Stephanie Wrobel
For the first eighteen years of her life, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything, used a wheelchair and practically lived at the hospital. Neighbors did all they could, holding fundraisers and offering shoulders to cry on, but no matter how many doctors, tests, or surgeries, no one could figure out what was wrong with Rose Gold. Turns out her mom, Patty Watts, was just a really good liar. After serving five years in prison, Patty gets out with nowhere to go and begs her daughter to take her in. The entire community is shocked when Rose Gold says yes. Bookseller Toni read and enjoyed this twisty thriller!
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by Eoin Colfer
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series comes a hilarious and high-octane adult novel about a vodka-drinking, Flashdance-loving dragon who lives an isolated life in the bayous of Louisiana—and the raucous adventures that ensue when he crosses paths with a fifteen-year-old troublemaker on the run from a crooked sheriff. Bookseller Lynn calls this "A dark-laughs fantasy with a last-of-its-kind dragon who drinks away his day. Part thriller, part action movie. Fun and light!"
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by TJ Klune
Linus Baker is a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth. When he travels to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside, Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours. Booksellers Beth and Katrina LOVE this novel! It is so funny and heartwarming. Even if you aren't a fan of fantasy, this sweet story about acceptance and family will make you feel good!
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by Deidre Mask
When most people think about street addresses, if they think of them at all, it is in their capacity to ensure that the postman can deliver mail or a traveler won’t get lost. But street addresses were not invented to help you find your way; they were created to find you. In many parts of the world, your address can reveal your race and class. In this wide-ranging and remarkable book, Deirdre Mask looks at the fate of streets named after Martin Luther King Jr., the wayfinding means of ancient Romans, and how Nazis haunt the streets of modern Germany.
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by Martin Hintz
It's nearly impossible to break into Wisconsin's history without picking up some respectable dirt in the way of farm lore, country wisdom and undisputed records of agricultural prowess. And when it comes to the Badger State, few people are as familiar with the soil of its stories as Martin Hintz. In his company, tramp across cranberry bogs, study centuries of beer and cheese pairings and give an affectionate thump to a 1,810.5-pound pumpkin. Discover variety beyond crops and livestock and share in the dedication that planted victory gardens during World War II and the unadulterated joy of sliding down a straw pile in threshing season.
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by David Pogue
In How to Prepare for Climate Change, bestselling self-help author David Pogue offers sensible, deeply researched advice for how anyone should start to ready ourselves for the years ahead. Pogue walks readers through what to grow, what to eat, how to build, how to insure, where to invest, how to prepare your children and pets, and even where to consider relocating when the time comes. He also provides wise tips for managing your anxiety, as well as action plans for riding out every climate catastrophe, from superstorms and wildfires to ticks and epidemics.
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BOOKSELLER PICKS- NEW IN HARDCOVER |
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By Susanna Clarke
If you haven't given this novel a read, you are missing out! Bookseller Katrina says "Piranesi is a mythical and mysterious novel. We follow a young man, Piranesi, around a labyrinth of great halls that are never-ending and sometimes filled with the tides of a sea. We are reading his journals of his time spent in the halls categorizing and listing all of the statues he comes across, each unique to the hall that they are in. We are sucked into a mystery of where he really is and why. I loved this book! This is definitely one that I will reread! Make sure to give yourself a few pages to get oriented."
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by Sarah Crossan
Nothing could have prepared Ana Kelly for the call from Rebecca Taylor, explaining in a strangely calm tone that her husband Connor was killed in an accident. Ana had been having an affair with Connor for three years, keeping their love secret in hotel rooms, weekends away, and swiftly deleted text messages. and undone, Ana seeks friendship with the person who she once thought of as her adversary and opposite, but who is now the only one who shares her pain-- Rebecca. Bookseller Maureen recommends this love affair cut short/ psychological thriller!
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by Kristin Hannah
Bookseller Toni loves author Kristin Hannah and this new novel is no exception!
The Four Winds a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression and the people who lived through it—the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity, The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.
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by Simon Winchester
Land—whether meadow or mountainside, desert or peat bog, parkland or pasture, suburb or city—is central to our existence. It quite literally underlies and underpins everything. Employing the keen intellect, insatiable curiosity, and narrative verve that are the foundations of his previous bestselling works, Simon Winchester examines what we human beings are doing—and have done—with the billions of acres that together make up the solid surface of our planet.
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by Joan Didion
From one of our most iconic and influential writers: a timeless collection of mostly early pieces that reveal what would become Joan Didion's subjects, including the press, politics, California robber barons, women, and her own self-doubt. These twelve pieces from 1968 to 2000, never before gathered together, offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind and process of a legendary figure. Each piece is classic Didion: incisive, bemused, and stunningly prescient.
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by Megan Rosenbloom
This book may sound creepy, but it is truly fascinating and told in such a respectful manner. Bookseller Katrina suggests: "Let your morbid curiosity get the better of you and enter the dark and strange world of Anthropodermic Bibliopegy- or the craft of binding books in human skin. Filled with the history of medicine, book binding, collecting, consent, and other fascinating tidbits of the strange and dark. Perfect for fans of Caitlin Doughty or Mary Roach!"
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BOOKSELLER PICKS- KIDS TITLES |
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by Rachel Ignotofsky
Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry. In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers. Rachel hopes this book will inspire kids to ask questions about their world and to explore science and nature! For more, visit her at rachelignotofskydesign.com.
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by Matt De La Pena &
Christian Robinson
Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There's the whiskered man with the crossword puzzle; Milo imagines him playing solitaire in a cluttered apartment full of pets. There's the boy in the suit with the bright white sneakers; Milo imagines him arriving home to a castle with a drawbridge and a butler. But when the boy in the suit gets off on the same stop as Milo--walking the same path, going to the exact same place--Milo realizes that you can't really know anyone just by looking at them.
**signed copies available while supplies last! **
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by Kelly DiPucchio
This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is here to make a splash! Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure…and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble.
Even shark-related trouble.
That’s never stopped them before, though! After all, no proper treasure hunt is without some adventure. But when the grandest treasure yet is stuck in a deep, dark rift, Oona’s not sure if she can dive right in. What might be waiting for her in those unknown waters?
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by Alan Gratz
September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all.
September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. wo kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.
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by Marie Arnold
It’s 1985 and ten-year-old Gabrielle is excited to be moving from Haiti to America. Unfortunately, her parents won’t be able to join her yet and she’ll be living in a place called Brooklyn, New York, with relatives she has never met. She promises her parents that she will behave, but life proves to be difficult in the United States, from learning the language to always feeling like she doesn’t fit in to being bullied. So when a witch offers her a chance to speak English perfectly and be “American,” she makes the deal. But soon she realizes how much she has given up by trying to fit in.
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by Wauter Mannaert
Yasmina isn’t like the other kids in her city. Maybe it’s the big chef hat she wears. She might be an oddball, but no one can deny that Yasmina has a flair for food. All she needs to whip up a gourmet meal is a recipe from her cookbook and fresh vegetable form the community garden. But everything changes when the garden is bulldozed and replaced with a strange new crop of potatoes. Her neighbors can’t get enough of these spuds! And after just one bite their behavior changes—they slobber, chase cats, and howl at the moon..
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by Carl Deuker
In this riveting story about baseball and brotherhood, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks finds himself pitching his way out of poverty—one strike at a time. Lazarus “Laz” Weathers has always been shy, and his issue with stuttering when he speaks hasn’t helped. Stuck in a Seattle trailer park, Laz finds baseball helps him escape from the world of poverty and drugs. When he gets an opportunity to pitch for the rich kids across town, he has a chance to get drafted by the major leagues. But playing for the other team means leaving behind his family, including Antonio, Laz’s younger brother, who more and more, seems to be drawn to the dark world of the Jet City’s drug ring.
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Adapted for Young Adults
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
As a child, Ta-Nehisi Coates was seen by his father, Paul, as too sensitive and lacking focus. Paul Coates was a Vietnam vet who'd been part of the Black Panthers and was dedicated to reading and publishing the history of African civilization. Coates details with candor the challenges of dealing with his tough-love father, the influence of his mother, and the dynamics of his extended family, including his brother "Big Bill," who was on a very different path than Ta-Nehisi. Coates also tells of his family struggles at school and with girls, making this a timely story to which many readers will relate.
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by Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.
If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison. Life’s not perfect, but with a fly girlfriend and a cousin who always has his back, Mav’s got everything under control.
Until, that is, Maverick finds out he’s a father.
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We have puzzles!
Books & Company booksellers have been relaxing with jigsaw puzzles and we know that our customers have as well. Please give us a call at 262-567-0106 to check the selections.
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Antiracist Reading Lists
We've put together lists of antiracism titles, as well as fiction, poetry, and essays with more representation of Black Voices. Whether you're looking for adults, kids, or audiobooks- we've got selections for you!
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View audiobooks on Libro.fm. There are many playlists and recommendations for kids and adults to listen to! Purchasing through Libro.fm helps support Books & Company too!
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We are open for browsing and shopping!
We do require face masks to be worn in the bookstore.
Children 24 months and older need to wear a mask.
Don't forget to sanitize your hands when you enter.
We ask that you keep your visit to 30 minutes or less. While in the bookstore, remember to social distance with booksellers and other customers.
We can have 10 shoppers in the bookstore at one time.
We continue to offer curbside pick-up and shipping. Orders can be called in or placed on our website.
Both are great option if you are unable to wear
a mask in the bookstore.
At this point, our bathrooms are not open to the public.
Thank you for your understanding as we adapt and adjust during these unusual times.
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