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Local author Jo Piazza's latest book is a caper with a Philly heart

Jul 16

One Tank Trips: Visit John Updike's childhood home in Berks County

Jun 23

New book uncovers story of the first All-Star Game with Philly ties

A new book, "One Day in September" by author Scott Reich, says the first All-Star Game was not in 1933, but in 1917, played in honor of a baseball legend who had Philadelphia ties.

Jul 17

Bestselling Philly writer Jennifer Weiner shares her picks for summer

Jun 15

South Jersey author expands mobile bookstore after health scare

May 29

Anchor Tamala Edwards leads discussion with author Mary Beard

May 13

Taste of nostalgia: Book It! program returns

May 1

Colin Kaepernick to publish memoir 10 years after kneeling for anthem

Apr 8

Author sparks a fierce viral debate with the phrase 'Wawa Sub'

Apr 8

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A 12-year-old poet laureate embraces a new role -- book author

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New book uncovers story of the first All-Star Game with Philly ties

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Local author Jo Piazza's latest book is a caper with a Philly heart

Jul 16

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Joe Biden publishing Promise Me, America memoir after November midterm elections

Jul 16

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At the Vinyl Word, books and albums fuel new friendships

Jun 1

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South Jersey author expands mobile bookstore into regency‑inspired shop after health scare

May 29

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'Miss Anita' to retire after 50 years of story time in Cape May

May 25

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Disney creates magic for military families at The Library of Congress

May 25

Latest Stories

Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books plans move to larger Germantown space

After eight years at the corner of Church Lane and Germantown Avenue, Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books is preparing for a move within Germantown.

Apr 7

School District of Philadelphia partners with Colin Kaepernick for virtual reading platform launch

The former NFL player and activist read to students at both Richard R. Wright School and Louis H. Farrell School.

Mar 27

More than 10,000 free books are distributed to hundreds of Philadelphia students

The books were delivered as part of "It's a Lit Day" book fair.

Mar 24

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts discusses his new children's book on GMA

Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts talked about his new children's book on GMA.

Mar 9

Camden student rides to school in a fire truck after winning reading challenge

The H.B. Wilson School 2nd grader was honored as part of the district's "Fired Up for Literacy" contest.

Mar 5