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Summer reading: Check out these 7 books from Philly-area authors

Author uses billboard on I-95 to promote body autonomy and new book 'Fat Swim'

Fat Swim billboard

Sarah J. Maas announces release dates for next 2 books in 'ACOTAR' series

Sarah J Maas book announcement

Fine dining turns deadly in new murder mystery 'To Kill a Cook'

To Kill a Cook

Wilder's book dinners bring customers face to face with local authors

Wilder book dinner

'Long Bright River' author is working on her next novel, but don't ask her about it

Liz Moore Fresh Air

Liz Moore to lead Netflix adaptation of her hit novel 'The God of the Woods'

Liz Moore Netflix

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

Black-owned bookstores Philadelphia

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

m.l. rio

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

free library host

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

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

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

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

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