Stories tagged: "books"


Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee
Book It to These 12 Wisconsin Independent Bookstores 

Spend $100 at an independent bookstore, and $68 stays local. That’s just one of the research-backed benefits of supporting your neighborhood bookstore. A great day to do it is this Saturday, April 29.

50 Classics From (Almost) Everyone’s High School Reading List
50 Classics From (Almost) Everyone’s High School Reading List

Certain books deserve a first, second, or maybe even a third read. Using data from Goodreads released in January 2023, Stacker compiled a list of 50 timeless books, plays, and epic poems commonly found on high school reading lists.

Credit: St. Vincent de Paul
12 Places in Wisconsin to Donate  Clothes, Shoes, and More That Aren’t Goodwill

While there's nothing inherently wrong with giving to Goodwill, your clothes (and other clutter) can often make a greater impact somewhere else. These organizations make great places to give because they also give back.

The Best Books for Every Child on Your Holiday Gift List

Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Books are affordable, personal, AND memorable. We asked the “experts” for their favorites to give kids of ANY age!

15,000 Books in 30 days: How You Can Help Every Child Have a Gift to Open This Holiday Season

Dane County’s third-annual Community Book Drive will make the holidays happier for thousands of kids. But they can’t do it without you.