
Books
Exiled NSA contractor Edward Snowden: ‘I haven’t and I won’t’ cooperate with Russia
Had I cooperated with the Russian government right — if you think I'm a Russian spy — I would have been in that airport for five minutes before they drove me out in a limo.
4 years ago
The 17th century author of “Paradise Lost” was a big fan of Shakespeare. The Free Library of Philadelphia is discovered to have his personal copy.
4 years ago
Review: 'The Testaments' takes us back to Gilead for a fast-paced, female-centered adventure
What do the men of Gilead do all day?
4 years ago
The gymnasts who brought down a sexual predator
Before dozens of women took to the podium to testify against former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, dozens more suffered his abuse in a small town in Michigan.
Air Date: September 2, 2019
Listen 49:00West Philly’s Penn Book Store finds new owners, will not shut down
The couple taking over the beloved indie bookshop hope to keep it open “at least 100 years.”
4 years ago
Charles Santore, Philly illustrator of classic children’s books, dies at 84
The artist behind many classic reissues like Wizard of Oz and Alice In Wonderland passed away this week at 84.
4 years ago
How Toni Morrison inspired a Philly woman’s black bookstore on Instagram
Run out of a house in Germantown, Black Soul Vintage is a passion project.
4 years ago
Toni Morrison, whose soaring novels were rooted in black lives, dies at 88
Morrison died Monday night at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, according to her publisher Penguin Random House.
4 years ago
Philly graphic novelist explores the emotional roller coaster of hip replacement
Emily Steinberg, a painter and graphic novelist, believes comics are a powerful way to confront feelings and combat loneliness in medicine.
4 years ago
A bushel of new comics collections dig into the pleasures of print
Despite what you may have heard, print publishing isn't dead. In fact, a host of new print magazines are bringing some wild, weird, innovative words and pictures to the scene.
4 years ago
Nicole Dennis-Benn on her new novel, “Patsy”
The critically acclaimed author of "Here Comes the Sun" discusses her new novel, which tackles motherhood, immigration, and sexual identity.
Air Date: July 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00A very happy 50th birthday to ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’
Will author and artist Eric Carle's famously peckish creation be munching his way through some birthday cake?
4 years ago
Kids book program to expand to 150 Philly elementary schools
The Philadelphia School District will expand a program that encourages kids to own their own books.
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Benjamin Rush: doctor, writer, revolutionary
Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of Independence lead a remarkable life.
Air Date: May 27, 2019 12:00 am
Listen 49:00Asian, Asian American heroes to power Marvel comics series Agents of Atlas
The roster of 10 super-powered pan-Asian champions made their debut as a team earlier this month in "The War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas."
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