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 Festival of Books
15th YEAR BRINGS CELEBRATION AND CHANGES TO THE SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Five Events Planned for 2024-2025Major New Sponsor Needed When the UW Regents announced that UWM-Waukesha would close in June 2025, the Executive…
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…
2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Three
Session ThreeSaturday, November 8, 202512:30 pm – 1:30 pmCarroll University, Rankin Hall Inside Wisconsin Sports Culture Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Matt ZembrowskiTony WalterJordan TreskeTodd RosiakModerated by Greg AhrenhoersterDescription: Wisconsin is steeped in its love for…
2025 Author Presentations and Panels
Session Two
Session TwoSaturday, November 8, 202510:15 am – 11:15 amCarroll University, Rankin Hall A Picture Is Worth… Rankin Hall, Room 201Panelists: Rich KoslowskiCris SiqueiraGene Kannenberg, Jr.Moderated by Sue KalinkaDescription: Graphic novels and comic books are enjoyed…