Monday, April 25, 7 pm, at Boswell:
A Ticketed signing with Felicia Day, author of You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost).
As always, we've got some exciting events planned for you. First up is a last-minute reminder that Felicia Day's ticketed signing is tonight. Tickets are $17 and are available at Brown Paper Tickets until 3 pm. Alas, it looks like walk-up tickets will not be available at this event. Also please note that Boswell will be closed to the general public at 5:30 pm tonight, in order to best accommodate this event. And finally, please note that you must buy a ticket to the event for entry. Ms. Day will personalize books upon request, and will sign one piece of memorabilia, a rare treat.
Wednesday, April 27, 7 pm, at Boswell:
Elizabeth Nunez, author of Even in Paradise.


“Even in Paradise is Caribbean drama as grand epic. Nunez, always a master of unexpected contrasts, does it here again. A story told on a huge scale that still manages to be achingly personal and intimate.” —Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings
Elizabeth Nunez is the award-winning author of eight novels and a memoir. Both Boundaries and Anna In-Between were New York Times Editors’ Choices. Anna In-Between won the 2010 PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award and was longlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.
Bonus review: Publishers Weekly calls Even in Paradise "impressive."

A ticketed event with Elizabeth Berg, author of The Dream Lover
Milwaukee Reads presents Elizabeth Berg at The Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W Brown Deer Rd. Tickets are $22 ($18 for Lynden members) and include a paperback copy of The Dream Lover, wine, and light refreshments provided by MKE Localicious. The event is cosponsored by Bronze Optical.

Emily Rapp Black wrote of The Dream Lover in The Boston Globe: "The most fascinating aspect of Sand’s life is that she created her own rules to live by, no matter the personal cost, and Berg brings these conflicts to light brilliantly, almost effortlessly. The book, imagistic and perfectly paced, full of dialogue that clips along, is a reader’s dream." Join us at the Lynden on Thursday, April 28, 7 pm reception, 7:30 talk. You can also reserve your spot by calling (414) 446-8794.

Eric Dregni, author of Let's Go Fishing: Fish Tales from the North Woods
Please join us for an event with Eric Dregni, author of Let's Go Fishing!: Fish Tales from the North Woods, an illustrated compendium of the lore and legacy of fishing in the northland. Dregni, who has entertained countless readers with enlightening tales of Midwest marvels, here shows his considerable skills as a raconteur and cultural historian of the fun and the facts of fishing in the Great Lakes region.


Independent Bookstore Day Celebration.
At 10 am, we're open for business, selling limited edition items like an Anne Patchett essay, a Fran Lebowitz stencil, a new set of literary tea towels (a big hit in 2015!), and very limited number of special Curious George plush monkeys. There are no holds, and no phone or web orders. There is also a limit of only one of each item per customer, at least through noon. More about the items available here.


A ticketed event with Sally Mann, author of Hold Still.
Presentation followed by conversation with Liam Callanan, author of Listen and Other Stories.
Join us at Boswell for a ticketed event with photographer Sally Mann, giving a presentation on, discussing, and signing copies of what was considered one of the best books of 2015. Hold Still is a revealing and beautifully written memoir and family history from a beloved and acclaimed photographer. Tickets are $20 including all taxes and fees, and includes admission for one to the event and a copy of the paperback. Our event will feature a slide presentation, followed by a conversation with Liam Callanan.

Please note, Boswell will close to the general public at 5:30 pm on April 30. And we ask for no photography or video at this event.

Jane Hamilton, author of The Excellent Lombards
We're so excited to be hosting Jane Hamilton for her first novel since 2009. Critics are raving about this book. Jim Higgins of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes: "The Excellent Lombards, her new novel, is both a lively coming-of-age story and a deeply felt portrait of an endangered species, the American farm family. The Excellent Lombards could be read and taught in both an eighth-grade classroom and a small-business course - the latter because it grapples with agonizing issues of partnership and succession."
Here's what Boswellian Sharon Nagel had to say about The Excellent Lombards: "Jane Hamilton's latest novel is about Mary Frances Lombard, a young girl growing up on her family's orchard in rural Wisconsin. There is family tension, love, and lots and lots of apples. Mary Frances thinks it is perfect, but perhaps that is because it is all she knows. She just assumes that she and her brother William will grow up and take over ownership of the orchard, while their parents want much more for their children than this challenging way of life. A charming coming-of-age story set comfortably in Wisconsin that will appeal to all readers."
Hamilton appeared at Boswell as part of our grand opening celebration for Laura Rider's Masterpiece. And now she's back, with a special introduction by longtime friend, arts educator and former bookseller Pegi Christiansen. Hope you'll join us in a cider toast on Sunday, May 1, at a special time of 1 pm.