
Books
On 300-mile walk, ‘American Ramble’ author explores the ‘whole story of the country’
Neil King spent almost a month walking from Washington, D.C. to New York City, detouring through historic Southeastern Pennsylvania.
2 months ago
Listen 4:08Foster dogs, Trivia Contest, “Sink: A Memoir”
Dog flu has spread throughout animal shelters, leaving them in crisis. We also talk about Joseph Earl Thomas' memoir that recounts his abusive childhood and creative escape.
Air Date: April 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:43Why is it so hard to say sorry? Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy, authors of the book "Sorry, Sorry, Sorry," share the six essential steps to a good apology.
Air Date: April 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:53Diner Culture, Food & Mood, Ghost Guns
N.J. is called the diner capital of the world but are these beloved institutions under threat? And, how the food we eat affects our mood.
Air Date: April 4, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 46:27Clint Smith on the Joy and Terror of Fatherhood
Clint Smith's on his new poetry collection, Black fatherhood and contending with the country's racist legacy.
Air Date: March 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:51Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
3 months ago
Oprah Winfrey reflects on book club, announces 100th pick
On Tuesday, she announced that she had chosen Ann Napolitano’s “Hello Beautiful,” a modern-day homage to “Little Women” from the author of the bestselling “Dear Edward.”
3 months ago
What’s your Wakanda story? Black Panther as an imaginative tool at Philly’s National Liberty Museum
Marvel’s “Wakanda Forever” and the National Liberty Museum’s “Beyond Wakanda” expand the possibilities of Black Panther’s universe.
3 months ago
The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches
The Free Library of Philadelphia announced this week that 10 of its 54 branches will begin offering regularly scheduled Saturday hours.
3 months ago
Central Bucks School District is considering removing 60 more books from its libraries
The district will review a total of 65 books for “inappropriate” and “sexualized content.” All of the books show up on a book reporting site used by Moms for Liberty.
4 months ago
Listen 1:34‘Interior Chinatown’ is the Free Library of Philadelphia’s all-city read
The comic novel written like a TV screenplay by Charles Yu takes on serious issues of being Asian in America. He’s now turning it into a TV show.
4 months ago
Listen 1:18The Central Bucks School District is buying books to consider banning them from libraries
As part of its book review process, the district is buying books so committees can read them and make recommendations.
4 months ago
College Board’s revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism
The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.
4 months ago
Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign
Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.
4 months ago
Trump sues Bob Woodward for releasing audio of their interviews without permission
The former president has made good on his threat to sue the Washington Post reporter over his use of interview recordings. The lawsuit seeks nearly $50 million in damages.
4 months ago