Here’s Your Spot to Find In Person and Virtual Author Appearances
Presented by Independent Bookstores in Southeast Wisconsin
Sonja’s List was named in honor of the late Sonja J. Maas
January 5, 6:30 pm CST
Blue House Books
5915 6th Ave. A, Kenosha
In Person Author Event
Brighton Walsh, author of The Mr. & Mrs. Mistake, in conversation with Cara Tanamachi
Information:
https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/4092520260105
January 8, 6:30 pm CST
Blue House Books
5915 6th Ave. A, Kenosha
In Person Author Event
Lori Rader-Day, author of Wreck Your Heart, in conversation with Andrew Ludington
Information:
https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3732820260108
January 9, 5:00 pm CST
Lion’s Tooth Bookstore and Cafe
2421 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Joe Carducci, author of Enter Naomi: SST, L.A. and All That
Information:
https://www.lionstoothmke.com/events.html
January 9, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Jon M. Sweeney, author of Experiencing God: 36 Ways According to Saint Francis of Assisi
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-09/jon-sweeney-experiencing
January 14, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company and
Shorewood Public Library
at 3920 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood
In Person Author Event
Amy Pease, author Wildwood, in conversation with Nick Petrie
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-14/amy-pease-shorewood-lib
January 17, 10:00 am-1:00 pm CST
Literatus & Co. Books
401 E. Main St., Watertown
In Person Author Event
Abigail Hanley, author of The Hoppy Hooligans series
Information:
https://www.literatusbooks.com/events
January 17, 12:00-3:00 pm CST
Blue House Books
5915 6th Ave. A, Kenosha
In Person Author Event
Peter O’Keefe, author of White Flight
Information:
https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/4071420260117
January 19, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Jessie Garcia, author of The Fair Weather Friend
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-19/jessie-garcia-fair
January 20, 6:00 pm CST
The Well Red Damsel
6429 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
In Person Author Event
David Ferraro, author of Soul of a Gentleman Witch
January 20, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Daniyal Mueenuddin, author of This Is Where the Serpent Lives
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-20/daniyal-mueenuddin-serpent
January 21, 6:30 pm CST
Blue House Books
5915 6th Ave. A, Kenosha
In Person Author Event
Jessie Garcia, author of The Fair Weather Friend
Information:
https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3720620260121
January 21, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Sara Levine, author of The Hitch, in conversation with Jane Hamilton
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-21/sara-levine-hitch
January 23, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Amelia Klem Osterud, author of The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-23/amelia-klem-osterud-388
January 24, 2:00-5:00 pm CST
Story Keepers Books
7035 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis
In Person Author Event
Lorisa Weidenheft, author of The Oasis
Information:
https://storykeepersbooks.com/pages/upcoming-events
January 26, 6:30 pm CST
Blue House Books
at Kemper Center
Founder’s Hall
6501 3rd Ave., Kenosha
In Person Author Event
Annelise Ryan, author of Monster in the Moonlight, in conversation with Patricia Skalka
Tickets:
https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3619520260126
January 26, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Lori Rader-Day, author of Wreck Your Heart, in conversation with Jessie Garcia
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-26/rader-day-wreck
January 27, 6:30 pm CST
Reads By the River and
Oak Wine & Spirits
at 308 E. Main St., Waterford
In Person Author Event
Lori Rader-Day, author of Wreck Your Heart
January 29, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Josiah Hesse, author of On Fire for God: Fear, Shame, Poverty and the Making of the Christian Right-A Personal History
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-29/josiah-hesse-fire-god
January 30, 6:30 pm CST
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
In Person Author Event
Jacob Riyeff, author of Contemplate: Toward an Expansive Heart
Registration:
https://boswellbooks.com/event/2026-01-30/jacob-riyeff-contemplate
Information is accurate at the time of publication.
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