Revisit a Classic - Fires on the Plain by Shohei Ooka
Inspired by his own experience as a Japanese soldier and prisoner of war during WWII, Fires on the Plain (1957) is a brilliant literary exercise and exposé of the brutality of war.
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And Later That Night When His Lights Went Out of Sight, Came the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
With today marking the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a memorial service was held at the downtown Central Library.
Read moreThe Man Who Made Milwaukee Famous
The Crusher would run up and down the lakefront with a keg of beer on his shoulder during the day, and dance all night with Polish barmaids. At least, when he wasn't bolo punching his way to victory.
Read moreMilwaukee Mayhem Oct. 20th at Central
Hey! We've got a guest blog from author Matthew J Prigge presenting info about his book launch for Milwaukee Mayhem.
Read moreTreasures of the Rare Books Room - The Negro Motorist Green Book
Today, most travelers take for granted the ease in which they eat on the road, purchase gas, or book hotels. In the Jim Crow era, when discrimination against African Americans was rampant and sanctioned, many did not have that luxury. The Green Book was created to help.
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