Bookstore (And Bar!) Reopens Downtown, Plus Cool Treats to Beat the Heat

Bookstore (And Bar!) Reopens Downtown, Plus Cool Treats to Beat the Heat

July 16, 2026 · 32 min

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Molly Fish discusses the reopening of Lake City Books with a new bar in downtown Madison, along with sweet treat recommendations from Lindsay Christians.

Downtown Madison will have a new third space by the end of this week! Lake City Books is moving across Capitol Square to Carroll Street and leveling up the store in the process. Bookstore owner Molly Fish comes on the podcast to talk with host Bianca Martin and City Cast Madison contributor and Cap Times Food and Culture Editor Lindsay Christians about why she’s adding a bar in the new location and her goals for the space. Later, Lindsay gives her pro tips on the sweet treats you can’t miss when you need to beat the heat.  👀 While you’re here…take our annual audience survey! It’s just a few minutes of your time and it will help us make better shows and newsletters to better serve you. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag.  👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter.  🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening…

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