Literature
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Bucks County Reporter Returns to 1976 Double Murder Case in New True Crime Book
It started with a tip at a 7-Eleven. Nearly 50 years later, that chance stop has become a book, and for Kathryn Canavan, a reckoning with one of the most haunting stories of her journalism career, writes John DiCarlo for Main Line Today. The former Bucks County Courier Times reporter recently published Killer in the…
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Penn State Brandywine Instructor Lusine Mueller Wins Research Award on Jazz Age Author Michael Arlen
A Penn State Brandywine English instructor has earned international recognition for her article on Michael Arlen, a highly influential Jazz Age literary figure, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Lusine Mueller, a part-time instructor of English at Penn State Brandywine, has been awarded the First-Degree Laureate Award from the All-Russian Society of Scientific Researchers…
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These Delaware County Bookstores Can Prop Up Your Summer Reading List
Whether you are searching for a new favorite novel or a gift for the book lover in your life, Delaware County is home to plenty of standout bookstores that have you covered, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. Bookish Notions in Media is a bright, carefully curated bookshop that feels more like an art gallery.…
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Springfield Mom Writes Book to Help Son Cope with Father’s Loss
A Springfield mom is a first-time author after writing a book on grief for her son when his father passed away, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Jacqueline Hastings wrote “My Daddy is in the Sky” for her then-infant son, Colton. The book reminds people that loved ones who pass on never truly leave. “He will…
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Richard Vague’s New Book Shines Light on Philadelphia Banker Who Made American Independence Possible
A new book by author and venture capitalist Richard Vague reframes the story of the American Revolution by shifting attention away from familiar political and military narratives and toward the financial machinery that made independence possible, writes Adam Gopnik for The New Yorker. At the center of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and…
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Swarthmore Public Library Brings Overdue Book Fees to an End
There will no longer be fines for overdue books at the Swarthmore Public Library, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overdue fees discourage people from using the library, said Swarthmore Library Director Alec Staley. It joins other libraries that have eliminated the late fee. The Upper Darby Township and Sellers Memorial Free Public Library,…
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2 Delaware County Reform Schools Inspire Young Adult Novel
Delaware County’s two reform schools inspired Ridley native Diana Rodriguez Wallach to write the young-adult novel, “The Silenced,” writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Wallach started research on the Glen Mills School, a boys-only reform school in Delaware County that closed in 2019 because of abuse allegations. It reopened as Clock Tower Schools in…
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Garnet Valley’s Georgia Chambers, 7, Finds Fame with a Book About Money
Georgia Chambers, 7, of Garnet Valley, learned a valuable lesson about money from her parents and decided she wanted to share her experience in a book she wrote with her father called “The Scoop.” The children’s book, illustrated by Martynas Marchiusm, was recently released and published through Bear With Us Productions, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…
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Inspired by Her Own Family, Phoenixville Author Spotlights Children with Disabilities
Local author Jannesy DeLeon writes about inclusion and accessibility in her series of books inspired by her own family, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc Action News. DeLeon is the author of three children’s books, each featuring protagonists with disabilities inspired by her children Gabby and Nicky. Her first book, Tag! You’re It, features Gabrielle, a…
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Lansdowne Author’s Fiction Explores Dark Themes, Supernatural Encounters
Eric Knight loves to tell stories. Always has. At 14, he was weaving stories about his family and his friends. Sometimes stories sprang solely from his imagination. “They would always say, ‘Man, you tell a hell of a story, you should be a writer,” Knight recalled. Now, with four self-published books under his belt, and…
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Haverford Woman With Cerebral Palsy Inspires With First Book
A Haverford woman born with cerebral palsy has written about her experience in her first book, “Wheeling Through a Life of Possibilities.“ Author Lauren Shipman, 36, has moved past every limitation she’s encountered, and now she shares a story of determination, purpose, and hope, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Shipman uses a motorized…
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This Philly Rapper Term, Turned Viral By Gen Alpha, is Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has announced its 2025 word of the year and it’s a slang term that has become popularized by the youngest generation, writes Ella Feldman for Smithsonian Magazine. The term “67,” or “six-seven,” is the 2025 word of the year. The slang term, which has become popularized by children and teenagers, is quite an interesting…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these individuals, which in turn could reduce recidivism, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to a 2013 Rand Corporation study, education is one of the major factors in…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book highlights the stories of people who once lived in the now-empty spaces through several dozen vignettes. Lester wrote the stories, while Bixler took…
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Local Author’s New Book Chronicles the Dramatic Two-Week Manhunt for Escaped Killer
A new book by local author and historian Bruce Mowday chronicles the dramatic two-week manhunt and the ultimate capture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante, writes Richard L. Gaw for the Chester County Press. A Killer at the Door: The Dramatic Prison Break and Manhunt for Convicted Murderer Danilo Cavalcante was released earlier this week by…
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Havertown Author Marguerite de Angeli Made Visiting the Amish a Thing
The Amish are a tourist attraction today largely because of a 1936 children’s book written by Havertown author Marguerite de Angeli. The award-winning Henner’s Lydia, focusing on the Pennsylvania Dutch, included sketches of Amish school children drawn by de Angeli, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. The story was about the fictional Lydia…
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Drexel Hill Widower Recalls His Emotional Journey in Memoir
Dominic Condo of Drexel Hill, who experienced the sudden loss of his beloved wife, Daria, has written a book to help others cope with their grief. “Reflections: A Young Widower’s Journey Through Loss, Hope and Healing” takes readers through his and his family’s gut-wrenching grief journey, healing and ultimately, enduring love, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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