Excerpts

Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation

By Kevin Roose

From "a practical, deeply reported survival guide for the age of AI, written by the New York Times tech columnist who has introduced millions to the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence," one of Kevin Roose's 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation is to "Demote Your Devices."

Editor's Choice

The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance

By Dylan Schleicher

Phosphorus is a bringer of both life and death, but the balance has been tilted toward the destruction and environmental degradation of many places across the world over the years. Dan Egan explores the history of human activity in securing and using this vital element, and how we can begin to tilt the balance back toward the productive and life-giving qualities of phosphorus that all life on Earth relies upon.

News & Opinion

Women's History Month: Lion's Tooth

By Jasmine Gonzalez

Porchlight Book Company is proud to be a woman-owned company. Here in Milwaukee, we’re also lucky to be in company with a growing number of fellow woman-owned bookstores. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight these community change-makers.

Interviews

Upcoming Live-Streamed Author Interview: Sara Elise

By Sara Elise, Sally Haldorson

Register now for this upcoming live-streamed conversation with multi-hyphenate creative Sara Elise.

ChangeThis

Splitting the Cookie: Structural Bias in Digital Tech

By Meredith Broussard

Building nonsexist, antiracist technology requires a different mindset and requires wrestling with complex social issues while also solving thorny technical challenges.

New Releases

New Releases | March 28, 2023

Book Giveaways

Next!: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work

A timely and essential book on the art and science of reinvention and an inspiring guide to personal and professional transitions.

Interviews

Live in Milwaukee: Meg Zucker in Conversation with Sally Haldorson on April 14, 2023

By Meg Zucker, Sally Haldorson

On April 14, 2023, we will be speaking with Meg Zucker at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee, WI. Her latest book is Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities.

Interviews

A Q&A with Tove Danovich

By Tove Danovich, Emily Porter

After reading Tove Danovich’s debut book Under the Henfluence, it made me think a lot more about these creatures that are taken for granted, and it left me yearning to have my own flock.

News & Opinion

Women's History Month: Niche Book Bar

By Jasmine Gonzalez

Porchlight Book Company is proud to be a woman-owned company. Here in Milwaukee, we’re also lucky to be in company with other woman-owned bookstores. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight these community change-makers.