Books

The Free Library has selected a new memoir from Philly native and “In the Heights” playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes for this year’s all-city read.

The Library Company of Philadelphia partnered with Kwasi Hope Agyeman to make an online “Hidden History” video about an exhibition on historic racism.

The Sansom Street store was a mainstay of the local literary scene.

50 years ago, Frances Moore Lappé started a food revolution when she wrote "Diet for a Small Planet" on the importance of plant-based eating.

Paired up, with one expert helping them along, the novices built the little blue book houses starting from a sketch. It’s the program’s sixth year.

A group organized a virtual book drive so the community can buy titles the district has removed or has plans to remove from school libraries and lessons.

Scattered attention can leave us missing out on 50% of our lives, but Dr. Amishi Jha says there are simple ways to regain our focus for healthier, happier days.

A new Pennridge School District policy limiting student access to books and resources related to gender identity has ignited a battle over civil rights.

The “Great Resignation” may not be over as we head into 2022. What should you be thinking about as you negotiate your way into a new job?

The shop has been an LGBTQ haven for nearly 50 years.

In a new book, animal rights activist Cynthia Branigan tells the story of the last remaining Steel Pier Diving Horse, Gamal, who she rescued from auction. He changed her life.

The memoir is titled “Will,” and the very first stop was a small bookstore on Girard Avenue in Fishtown: Harriett’s.

“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will feature highlights from the entire Wizarding World. It opens at the Franklin Institute in February.

Author Allen C. Guelzo joins us to share his latest biography, a character study of a complicated Civil War figure.

In her new book, Keisha N. Blain combines traditional historical biography with modern social commentary to paint a full picture of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer.