2025 Festival of Books
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2025 Keynote with Christina Clancy
CHRISTINA CLANCY AND THE SNOWBIRDS OF WISCONSIN Christina Clancy, Bestselling Author of The SnowbirdsInterviewed by Jim Higgins, Book Editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Friday, November 77:00-8:30 pmBook Signing: 8:30–9:00 pmIn the Carroll University Campus…
Pre-Festival Kickoff Event
Kathie Giorgio Introduces Her New Book of Poetry
PRE-FESTIVAL KICKOFF Thursday, October 96:30-8:00 pmAt Books & Company1039 Summit Ave., Oconomowoc Kathie Giorgio introduces her new book, Let Me Tell You, Let Me Sing! This new collection of her poetry boldly expresses the reach and…
2025 Author Biographies
Alice Benson lives in Wisconsin with her wife and their dog. She recently retired from a job in a human services field; previously she spent over thirteen years working with a domestic violence program. Her…
Waukesha Reads Cabaret
Featuring Candace Decker and Phil Smith
Saturday, November 8During the Lunch Break11:30 am-12:15 pmIn the Campus Center Main Dining Room The Seed Keeper: A WAUKESHA READS CABARETCandace Decker and Phil Smith Candace Decker and Phil Smith explore the importance of seeds as symbols…
2025 Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 5:00 pm-7:00 pmAuthors and Presenters Reception, and Writing Contest Award Winners’ ReceptionSponsored by the Maas FoundationTickets are required and cost $25 per person 5:00 pm-8:30 pm Books & Company Bookstore and The…
Sonja’s List October, 2025
This is your spot to find in-person and virtual author appearances presented by independent bookstores in Southeast Wisconsin Sonja’s List Named in Honor of Sonja J. Maas
Sonja’s List September, 2025
This is your spot to find in-person and virtual author appearances presented by independent bookstores in Southeast Wisconsin Sonja’s List Named in Honor of Sonja J. Maas
2024 Calendar of Events
15th Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 10, 7:00 pmBooks & Company1039 Summit Avenue, OconomowocKathie Giorgio in conversation with Maggie Ginsberg as Kathie launches her new novel Don’t Let Me Keep You More Information Friday, November 8, 7:00 pm UWM-Waukesha Commons 1500 N.…
2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Four
Session Four Saturday, November 8, 20252:00 pm to 3:00 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Healing Grief & Trauma Through Literature Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Katie KaliszKathryn GahlKathie Giorgio Moderated by Marcia WilliamsDescription: Through poetry, memoir, and…