Despite my indie roots, Borders loss concerns me
Published Feb. 17, 2011
As a long-time employee and devotee of indie bookshops, I view the closing of the Borders stores here with mixed feelings.
Published Feb. 17, 2011
As a long-time employee and devotee of indie bookshops, I view the closing of the Borders stores here with mixed feelings.
Published Nov. 4, 2010
A survey of late-night TV viewers shows offers some interesting insights into who's watching what... Things don't look good for the CW's "Life Unexpected"... A look at the latest Victoria's Secret ad -- shot at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Published July 28, 2010
Although The New York Times once called Los Angeles public school teacher Rafe Esquith "a genius and a saint" and Oprah bought him a van to transport his kids and Queen Elizabeth II gave him an honorary MBE, when he comes to Milwaukee this week, it will be as an author.
Published Jan. 30, 2009
Having worked at Schwartz Bookshop for years before coming to OnMilwaukee.com, it's a given that I know fellow New York-native Daniel Goldin. We worked together for a long time and we even roomed together when on trips to the annual bookselling convention. So, because we're friends, rather than me telling you about him and his qualifications for transforming the Downer Schwartz, I'll let him to you himself.
Published Jan. 26, 2009
Buying a popular, landmark local business sounds like a winning idea, right? But what if that 82-year-old business just announced it's closing? Veteran bookseller Lanora Hurley is diving in and doing just that by keeping the Schwartz shop in Mequon open as Next Chapter Bookshop.
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