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Black-owned bookstores Philadelphia

New book unpacks legacy of Black-owned bookstores, including Hakim's in West Philly

Author M.L. Rio went on an 18-month road trip as research for her new book. After writing it, she settled in Philly.

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In need of a fall read? Check out these 10 new books from Philly authors

Mounted Bitter Kalli

In 'Mounted,' author Bitter Kalli explores the connection between Blackness and horses

Mounted Bitter Kalli

Thousands of librarians come to Philly to discuss the state of their industry amid federal funding cuts

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Juliana Pache's latest 'Black Crossword' book ups the difficulty level of her puzzles on the African diaspora

Black Crossword Juliana Pache

Summer reading: Jersey Shore plays a role in these newly released books by local authors

Jersey Shore summer reading guide

Author Kurt Vonnegut's rarely seen drawings are on display at Drexel

Kurt Vonnegut Art

'Bridgerton' star Phoebe Dynevor reportedly joins M. Night Shyamalan's new film

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In her new book, former 'Normal Gossip' podcast host Kelsey McKinney examines the real impact of the rumor mill

You Didn't Hear This From Me Kelsey McKinney

‘Inner Excellence’ climbs to No. 1 on Amazon bestseller list after Eagles' A.J. Brown caught reading it on sidelines

aj brown eagles book

Weekend Book Bash to host 10 fantasy authors in University City next month

Weekend Book Bash

Temple professor Liz Moore opens up about her new book, 'The God of The Woods,' on 'The Tonight Show'

Liz Moore Jimmy Fallon Show

In 'The God of the Woods,' Philly author Liz Moore explores the 'peril' of nature

Liz Moore God of the Woods book

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Learn tips to become a better writer at the Philly Indie Book Fair later this month

Philly Indie Book Fair

Former Author Events team of Philly's Free Library speaks out after unexpected firing

Free Library Author Events

The Free Library is not canceling its Author Events program – contrary to a message put out Monday night

Free Library Author Events

Philly author explores life, art and a queer group house in new novel

Housemates Emma Copley Eisenberg

Author Emma Copley Eisenberg to discuss LGBTQ+ novel at the Free Library

Free Library Emma Copely Eisenberg

Philly expat and best-selling author Kiley Reid explores pettiness and money in second novel

Kiley Reid Come and Get It

Story of a pioneering queer writer's audacious love life is preserved in the Rosenbach collection

rosenbach Mercedes de Acosta

Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy to bring themed cocktails, storytelling to Northern Liberties

Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy

The Philly Bookstore Crawl promises free books, zines and totes

Philly Bookstore Crawl

Filmmaker interviews one author from each state for documentary, including Pa.'s Carmen Maria Machado

carmen maria machado documentary

'Beyond Magenta,' Susan Kuklin's profile of 6 trans teens, has become one of the most banned books in America

Beyond Magenta Kuklin

Author Judy Blume speaks out on J.K. Rowling's divisive comments about transgender equality

Questlove to discuss his children's book 'The Rhythm of Time' at the Free Library

U.S. Postal Service issues Forever stamp featuring Toni Morrison

Kenan Thompson, Fran Lebowitz among featured guests on second season of Questlove's digital series

WWII memories and South Philly’s Italian-American heritage explored in family memoir

WWII Italians South Philly

Eagles legend Brian Westbrook publishes inspirational new children's book based on his experiences

Brian Westbrook children's book

Ya Fav Trashman to publish children's book about importance of clean communities

YaFavTrashman Children's Book

One Book, One Philadelphia selects Quiara Alegría Hudes' 'My Broken Language' as this year's title

One Book One Philadelphia

Author Michael Pollan gave up coffee for 3 months to explore caffeine addiction

Michael Pollan coffee

Bucks County Playhouse to host show by 'Sex and the City' creator Candace Bushnell

University of Pennsylvania

Penn student applauded for breakout novel published while attending college

penn student debut novel

Philly native interviewed by Dave Eggers about the 2020 election called downtown demonstrations 'ridiculous'

Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead cancels reading at Free Library of Philadelphia

Edgar Allan Poe battled depression but it's unlikely that he killed himself

Edgar Allan Poe suicide depression

University of Pennsylvania

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is Penn's 2020 Commencement speaker

These are the 20 best books of 2019, chosen by Amazon editors

best books of 2019 picked by Amazon editors

Carmen Maria Machado announces horror comic 'The Low, Low Woods' set in Pennsylvania mining town

Amazon announces its picks for the 20 best books of 2019 so far

Amazon Best Books of the Year So Far

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