Books

Reading Mental Health

Reading for fun boosts well-being and empathy, but children are reading less

With Barnes & Noble returning to Jenkintown, a nearby indie bookstore hopes 'we can just coexist'

Barnes Noble Capricorn

Philly author chronicles 1851 standoff in Lancaster County that some historians consider the first battle of Civil War

Ballad of William Parker

In need of a fall read? These 8 new books from Philly authors explore everything from witchcraft to Penn's history

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This former 'Late Show' producer from Philly has penned her first mystery novel

Carly Hillman Refuge

Philly Bookstore Crawl returns this weekend with more than 50 participating locations

Books in a pile

Malcolm Gladwell coming to Philly to discuss new book

Malcolm Gladwell The American Way of Killing

'Odyssey' movie boosts sales of Penn professor's translation of Homer's epic

Emily Wilson

Temple medical student uses real-life experiences to create fictionalized storylines in debut novel

the obsessed Lizzie Buehler

Aesop Queer Library to give away free books celebrating LGBTQ+ voices

Aesop Reading Room

How this year's All-Star Game in Philly echoes baseball's first showcase in 1933

Babe Ruth John McGraw

Philly science writer delves into 'amazing superpowers' of bugs in new book

Insect Safari Margie Patlak

Penn professor's new book explores impact of Black storytellers on American culture

Sarah J. Jackson

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

Summer reading 2026

Collegeville native Elin Hinderbrand's book is becoming a Peacock series. Here's the first trailer

Five Star Weekend Peacock

In new memoir, bestselling author explores reasons behind a childhood inclination to hide her deafness

Mother Tongue Novic

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

Fat Swim billboard

Free Library completely restores Saturday hours for first time since before the pandemic

Free library saturday hours final

This Forsythia bourbon cocktail comes with a novel garnish — an ongoing, crowd-sourced story

Forsythia the Story

Jane Austen-inspired garden party coming to Parkway Central Library rooftop terrace

Free Library.- Jane Austen Party

Maya Hawke cast in Liz Moore's 'The God of the Woods' adaptation for Netflix

Maya Hawke Netflix

Want a Philadelphia library card? You now can get one online

Free library digital card

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

Sarah J Maas book announcement

Free Library picks 'Our Missing Hearts' for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia reading program

One Book, One Philadelphia

Libraries pay 5 times more for e-books than consumers. N.J. lawmakers want to change that.

library e-books

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

Kelce brothers to release book inspired by 'No Dumb Questions' segment of 'New Heights' podcast

Kelce Brothers Book

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

Liz Moore Fresh Air

Free Library's most-borrowed book of the year was written by a local author

Most popular library books

Still shopping for holiday gifts? Here are 14 books with Philly ties

Book gift guide

Sen. Fetterman opens up about depression and his strained relationship with Gov. Shapiro

Fetterman interview

Madison Avenue is making bromances cool. Can that spur improvements in men's health?

Bromance Advertisement Xfinity

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

Black-owned bookstores Philadelphia

New horror and thriller bookshop in Manayunk eyes Halloween opening

Thrillerdelphia outside

Jake Tapper says new book on extremist brought to justice shows risk of Trump 'devaluing' experts

Gov. Josh Shapiro's new memoir to offer insights on his rise to political stardom

New book series highlights untold stories and unsung heroes that helped shape Philly region

penn press books

Allen Iverson is out promoting his new book, and he's talking about practice again

Harriett's Bookshop founder drops dreamy, semi-autobiographical debut novel 'It's Me They Follow'

It's Me They Follow

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

Touring truck that gives away banned books to stop in Philly in October

Banned book wagon

Jersey Shore author explores themes of toxic positivity in 'Fun at Parties'

Fun at Parties Jamie Harrow

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