Woodland Pattern — Local services in Milwaukee

This is a delightful store. They not only carry a diverse selection from authors that don't live here but their catalogue for local Milwaukee authors is extensive and quite satisfying. The staff is always professional and friendly. It's well kept and clean . Their events are superb and again indicative of their thumb on the pulse of the Milwaukee literary scene It's also a great, worthwhile cause that warrants support, so important is their work in the Riverwest...

After walking two miles to visit this store for the first—and last—time, I found its door locked. It was past their posted opening time. And after just walking two miles back home,I had plenty of time to think about why independent bookstores are closing: they suck at customer service. There was no sign on the door explaining the closure. Nor is there any reason given on their website.

Thankfully, Amazon never closes. They will be getting...

This place is amazing. They have a great selection of independent books, especially by local writers, in you are into that. The staff were amazing and so kind. I went looking for something very specific and they made great recommendations. Definitely will be visiting again next time I’m...