Books
Harriett’s Bookshop Raises $75,000 in Three Days to Buy a Permanent Location in Fishtown
Last Saturday marked Independent Bookstore Day in the United States, so Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook decided it was the perfect time to launch an […]
Dolly Parton Will Send Free Books to up to 2,000 Philly Kids Each Month
Dolly Parton is having a moment. A rather extended one, in fact. More than 54 years after she released her first album, the music icon […]
A Philly Guidebook Even Locals Will Want on Their Coffee Tables
Travel is down. Airlines are going broke. Tourism is floundering. If you had to conceive of the worst possible time to release a travel guidebook, […]
Uncle Bobbie’s Owner Marc Lamont Hill on Anti-Racist Reading Lists and Reopening for Business
Uncle Bobbie’s is one of the best bookstores in the city. We know this because we decreed it so just this year in our annual […]
A Philly Therapist Wrote a Children’s Book about COVID-19
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has dredged up feelings of fear, sadness, and anger. As the crisis continues, parents and guardians might be wondering […]
The Coolest Addition to Philly’s Indie Bookshop Scene Is Opening in Fishtown
Walking into Harriett’s Bookshop in Fishtown, you’ll notice dark wood floors, vibrant book covers on display, and a warm, slightly spicy aroma. Jeannine A. Cook, […]
This New Tour Lets You Get Up Close and Personal With the Free Library’s Rare Book Collection
At some point in your life, you’ve probably read at least a few Charles Dickens novels — even if only under duress in middle school. […]
This Main Line Psychologist’s Book of Daily Mindful Practices is the Wellness Boost You Need
I believe that everyone has soulmates. Not in the traditional sense, in that one person meets all your needs or that you marry this human […]
This Penn Professor Almost Died From a Rare Disease Four Times
David Fajgenbaum was tired all the time. At first, this seemed like a symptom of a lifestyle, not an illness. He was in his first year […]
Penn Book Center’s New Owners on Kindles, Coffee, and Why They’re Still Not Sure About the Name
When the Penn Book Center’s owners announced in April that they were planning to shutter the 57-year-old store, professors and students protested, unwilling to pledge fealty to […]
Shakespeare & Co. Is Printing and Selling the Redacted Mueller Report
One of my favorite things about Philadelphia’s Shakespeare & Co. is its “espresso book machine.” In just three to six minutes, the independent bookstore on […]
A Philly Publisher Is Releasing Mean Girls Written in Shakespearean Style
I’ll tell you one thing, people: It is a good time to be a Mean Girls fan in Philly. For one thing, Mean Girls the musical is finally, in the year […]
Need Book Recs? Here’s What 11 Philly Health and Fitness Pros Are Currently Reading
While there are so many forms of mental self-care, sitting down with a book is one of the most powerful ways to keep your mind […]
A Philly Publisher on Why Books Will Never Die
Nic Esposito, the author and founder of The Head & The Hand, an independent book publisher (that also hosts workshops, clubs and events), shares why […]
6 New Bookstores to Check Out Around Philly
A theory: Amazon didn’t pick Philly because our independent bookstore scene intimidated the hell out of them. Here are six (newish) shops worth scouting. Uncle […]