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

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

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

Free library digital card

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

Maya Hawke Netflix

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

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

penn press books

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

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

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

Fun at Parties Jamie Harrow

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

Banned book wagon

Richmond Library reopens after finishing eight-month, $2.5 million renovation

Richmond Library inside

Free Library exhibit examines how different cultures view death and grief

free library death

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

Mounted Bitter Kalli

Chester County couple who restore comic books revive business after winning $10 million defamation lawsuit

emily meyers comic

8 years ago, the Philly Zoo saved a tiger cub neglected by its mother. Now, the story is the focus of a children's book

Family For Zoya Book

Former Eagles chef shares two game day recipes for each NFL team in new cookbook

Kickoff Kitchen

Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing her book tour to Philly

Philly greatly influenced early rock 'n' roll, but a new book calls attention to its 'overlooked' role in later decades

When We Rocked book

Landlords set their buildings ablaze in the 1970s. A Temple professor explains why in new book

Born in Flames

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

Mounted Bitter Kalli

Philly-inspired comic anthology includes stories about the 2019 furnace party and tormenting a PPA officer

Furnace party comic

Book chronicles Bruce Springsteen's high-stakes release of 'Born to Run'

Bruce Springsteen book

Nearly 50 shops will have discounts, giveaways and author events for Philly Bookstore Crawl

Philly Bookstore Crawl

Sen. John Fetterman to release memoir detailing his rise in politics and struggles with depression

Sci-fi graphic novel by Philly poet imagines a future where health care is universal and emotions regulated

LindoYes graphic novel

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