Books

Tariq Trotter's memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library's selection for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia.

In her new book, the poet-writer-musician reflects on her childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her move to Michigan and her grief over the death of her husband.

Billy Penn’s series of Q&As with Philly’s independent publishers continues. This time: Malav Kanuga, of Common Notions.

A new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, reveals the hidden architecture of good conversation and how we can become better communicators.

Billy Penn’s series of Q&As with Philly’s independent publishers continues. Today: Alison M. Lewis, of Frayed Edge Press

Since 2017, the small business has expanded as a hub for Black culture and community.

Tariq Trotter’s 2023 memoir about growing up in Philadelphia will be the focus of the Free Library’s all-city reading program.

The 60,000-volume library in the University of the Arts’ Anderson Hall will be moved intact to Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.

Aminata Sy moved to Philadelphia when she was 21, and went from dropout to Ivy graduate. With a supportive family and now a position as a U.S. Diplomat, she defied the odds.

The three-decade-old fair highlights Black authors and illustrators and serves young readers of color.

Midnight, found tied to a street pole in 2019, is a Rocky-esque underdog who found redemption.

“If I score a touchdown or drop a pass, it's something how I refocus,” A.J. Brown said after the Eagles defeated the Packers in Sunday's NFC wild-card playoff game.

On Jan. 12, Abington Free Library patrons will be encouraged to check out a human for a conversation instead of a book.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she’s ready to mount an effort to bring President Biden’s papers and other artifacts to Philadelphia.

Innovative program meets potential readers where they are — in their neighborhoods, at games, etc.