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in Bay View, Milwaukee

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In our November book and graphic novel subscription packages
Milwaukee-based visual artist Clark Rendall

Every month we feature a different artist whose work we send along with books and graphic novels in special care packages. In November our subscribers will receive limited edition postcards with art by Clark Rendall. His new series of prints inspired by Yugoslav "spomeniks" will also be on display at the store. Follow Clark on Instagram

In our October book and graphic novel subscription packages
Emerging artist Alyssa Cuffie

In October our subscribers got a beautiful zine by Alyssa Cuffie, a multidisciplinary creative from Brown Deer, WI who currently lives in Raleigh, NC. Follow Alyssa on Instagram
Click for e-gift cards and we also have physical gift cards at the store. Both may be redeemed online or at the shop in Bay View

Cactus Book Club
We Will Not Cancel Us
December 1, 5:30-7:30PM | 2496 S Wentworth Ave, Milwaukee WI

​Join us at the Cactus Club on Wednesday December 1st for a discussion of the book "We Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice", by Adrienne Maree Brown. The Cactus Book Club is a new monthly series that brings together community organizations, mutual aid groups, artists, bands, local businesses and readers of varied interests.

​Featured Milwaukee author
The City Creative
The Rise of Urban Placemaking in Contemporary America ​

By Michael H. Carriere and David Schalliol  |  Signed copies

Featured Milwaukee authors
Walking Milwaukee
31 Tours of Brew City's Neighborhoods, Landmarks, and Entertainment Districts ​

By Royal Brevvaxling and Molly Snyder

Recommended pre-order
The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven

​By Nathaniel Ian Miller

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