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

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

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Philly author's book was inspired by the unsolved murder of an ancestor in Italy

Sicilian Inheritance Jo Piazza

Penn student pens debut novel about a Shanghai wedding heist

Women of Good Fortune book

Questlove's first children's book takes readers – and a main character – back to 1990s Philly

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Penn student applauded for breakout novel published while attending college

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Upcoming FX series described as feminist 'Black Mirror' based on work of Philly writer

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Local doctor knows how to get your blood pumping

Carroll - The Doctor is Out, Dr. Peter Kowey

Compare and contrast: Kid Rock vs. President Camacho from 'Idiocracy'

Poe & Philadelphia: How the city shaped history's spookiest writer

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