Books
New Book Celebrates What Makes Philly a “City of Homes”
The Center City District’s glossy February report on “Residential Resiliency” arrived with a loud cheer for what it calls “Greater Center City,” defined as stretching […]
This Philly Writer Was Super Burned Out, So She Took Two Years of “Radical Rest”
It’s no secret that much of the United States operates on full speed in practically every area of life. Americans work too much (leaving us […]
We Could All Benefit From a “Funtervention,” According to This Philly Author
In 2017, Philly writer Catherine Price was taking intentional, prolonged breaks from her phone as part of her research for her book, How to Break […]
This Lavish New Book Explores Italy’s Legacy in Philly
This city’s Italian roots run deep, and a new book out from Temple University Press, The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia, does a thorough job of […]
A New Book Traces the Rocky, Riveting History of Big East Hoops
Just as college basketball season gets rolling, The Athletic sportswriter Dana O’Neil presents us with a new book, The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining […]
6 Philadelphia Women on How Their Tattoos Help Them Cope with Trauma
People get tattoos for a variety of reasons: to honor a loved one, to represent part of their culture, to express themselves, to commemorate a […]
Witchcraft, Boiled Bones, and All the Other Creepy Things We Learned About PA History in This New Book
Just in time for Halloween, Haverford’s Brookline Books has published Dark History of Penn’s Woods, a new book with the catchy subtitle Murder, Madness, and […]
Will Smith to Make Rare Philly Appearance at The Met in November
Will Smith may be from Philadelphia, but he doesn’t exactly make a lot of appearances here, save for a Sixers game here and there over […]
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. […]