Books
How constraints make us happier and more productive
In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?
Air Date: June 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:08South Jersey woman turns health scare into dream bookstore in Bordentown
Austen’s Shelf is opening a permanent New Jersey bookstore as readers increasingly seek independent bookstores centered on community and connection.
7 days ago
Studio 2 Extra: Bestselling author Celeste Ng
In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.
Air Date: May 22, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 22:06In "Waiting for Dawn", author Marisa Renee Lee explains how to how to truly thrive during times of sadness, grief and uncertainty — without forcing positivity.
Air Date: May 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Highlights from the Jay T. Snider collection of Benjamin Franklin are on display at The Library Company of Philadelphia, before heading to auction at Sotheby’s.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14Studio 2 Extra: Philly author Emma Copley Eisenberg
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent sits down with Eisenberg to hear why bodies deserve more lines in literature and why "fat" is often the best descriptor.
Air Date: April 24, 2026 1:30 pm
Listen 15:45Author Emma Copley Eisenberg used a class-action settlement against artificial intelligence to promote body positivity and her new book.
2 months ago
Listen 1:33The 90s sitcom boom that changed Black representation on TV
Geoff Bennett explores the rise of Black comedy, from minstrel shows to 90s sitcoms, and how it reshaped representation, culture and social change.
Air Date: March 25, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10The Library of Accessible Media is committed to providing resources like large print books and braille stacks to those who need it. But the accessibility extends beyond this.
3 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Author Namwali Serpell on Toni Morrison
Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg sits down with author and Harvard professor Namwali Serpell to discuss her new book, "On Morrison."
Air Date: March 6, 2026 1:51 pm
Listen 19:48Philly has a cozy community of translators who translate from many different languages, opening up texts from other countries and cultures for English speakers.
3 months ago
Philly is a city of niche bookstores. Here’s a look at a few standouts
We explored Philly’s rich indie bookstore landscape and found a collaborative community of creative booksellers dedicated to their customers.
4 months ago
Reading helps children explore worlds they may never see, said City Council’s Kendra Brooks, and fuels a hunger for knowledge.
4 months ago
Bookstores, book clubs and ‘book-ish’ events: A booklovers guide to Philly
Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or curious browser, we have a look into Philly’s book scene that can help you get more involved.
4 months ago
Unique set of history books put Philly in perspective ahead of 250th celebration
University of Pennsylvania Press will publish three books – focusing on Philly’s relationship to the region, nation and world – later this month.
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