Books

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.

Didion spoke about the act of writing more astutely than pretty much anybody else. "I write entirely to find out what is on my mind; what I'm thinking," she said.

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.

He’ll assume leadership 15 months after the previous library director resigned over widespread allegations of discrimination.

The theme of this year's Banned Books Week is "Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us."

The system is building a “strategic plan for the future” and is asking the public to fill out a brief survey to help shape it.

“The House That She Built” is based on a real house in Utah constructed entirely by women.