Next chapter: Owners of Little Read Book in Wauwatosa celebrate 40 years of sharing stories ahead of business closure
By:
Kathryn Merck
Posted: Jul 13, 2025 8:00 AM CDT

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WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) – Stephen King himself once said, “Books are uniquely portable magic.” If that’s the case, Little Read Book in Wauwatosa has been entrancing people for four decades.
As the owners plan for a new chapter, CBS 58’s Kathryn Merck shares the powerful connections they’ve created in this community – which are anything but fantasy.
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