Literature
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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Philadelphia Flyers Great Brian Propp Releases New, Inspirational Memoir
Brian Propp, a Philadelphia Flyers great, has released a new memoir highlighting his resilience amid his stroke recovery, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The book is titled, Angel on My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage. “My story is about faith and a little bit hockey and my stroke and how I…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn is a True Treasure Trove of Books with Haunted Twist
Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester is a treasure trove of books with more than 300,000 rare and vintage books and perhaps even a ghost or two, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former dairy barn and milking house, run by 91-year-old Carol Rauch, may be the nation’s largest used bookstore. Spanning 25,000…
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German Shepherd Trained at Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Grays Ferry is Subject of New Children’s Book
Lucky, the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, is the subject of the new children’s book, Lucky and the Spotted Lanternfly. The new book was released by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and is designed to educate youngsters about the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has wreaked havoc across Pennsylvania…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books set in the Philadelphia region to choose from, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett is about a fictional mansion in Elkins Park. This 2019 novel follows a brother and sister growing up in a mansion…
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Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers
It has been nearly a year-and-a-half since Center City’s new Barnes and Noble store opened and while it has less space than its old Rittenhouse Square location, it has done more sales, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newer Chestnut Street location is designed and curated more to those who most feel the…
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Temple Professor Promotes Newly-Published Novel on ‘The Tonight Show’
Liz Moore, author and Temple University professor, recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon to promote her new book, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The new book, “The God of the Woods,” is about a child who goes missing from a summer camp. She was inspired to write it based on her own…
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Media Author Ponders the Repercussions of ‘Decade of Greed’ in New Book
Award-winning Media author and editor Tom McGrath examines the Decade of Greed and its repercussions on America’s society in his latest book, Triumph of the Yuppies, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. McGrath’s book looks at how the nation took a divisive hard turn that continues to haunt us to this day. “There’s a…
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Ardmore Illustrator and Author Matt Phelan Brings Children’s Books to Life
Matt Phelan, an Ardmore-based illustrator and author, has spent the past two decades making a name for himself in the children’s literature world, writes Michael T. Dolan for Main Line Today. Phelan is an illustrator of over 20 books from other authors, and has written and illustrated four award-winning graphic novels, several picture books, and…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books on real-life art heists in The Wall Street Journal. One of the books is about an art heist that took place in Philadelphia: “Priceless” by Robert K. Wittman and John…
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‘Main Line Mutt’ Wows Radnor Nursery School Kids With Message of Being Different
“The Main Line Mutt” has been a story waiting to be told for 30 years, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. The children’s book, by author Nancy M. Schwartz and her husband, Michael S. Schwartz, is about Maggie, a mixed-breed dog who is surrounded by snobby purebreds after moving to an upscale neighborhood. The…
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After Churning Out Books for 25 Years, Collegeville’s Elin Hilderbrand Ready for Break
Collegeville native Elin Hilderbrand is ready for a break after tirelessly churning out beach reads for her legions of fans every year for the past quarter century, writes Ellen Gamerman for The Wall Street Journal. Hilderbrand always enjoyed putting on one of her many bathing suits and hitting the beach to write her books by…
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Great Valley High School Junior’s New Book Captures Essence of Chinatown
Melody Wang, a Great Valley High School junior and recently published author, is devoted to capturing the essence of Chinatown through her photographs, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. She captures the city stress and authentic lives of those who live there in her new book. “My book is called Chinatown Legacies,” said the young author.…
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University of Pennsylvania Libraries Receive Donation of Over 75,000 Comics from Avid Collectors
Avid collectors Gary and Dawn Prebula have donated over 75,000 single-issue comics and graphic novels to the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, writes Amanda Alexander for Penn Libraries. Gary Prebula, a University of Pennsylvania alumnus, received his first comic book when he was just 3, which sparked an interest in him that would grow and develop…
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Just Outside of Bucks County, the Country’s Oldest Bookstore Remains in Operation
Just outside of Bucks County, the country’s oldest bookshop continues to offer incredible reading material for everyone. The Moravian Book Shop, the official bookstore of Moravian University in nearby Bethlehem, was founded in 1745. Still in operation to this day, it is the oldest bookstore in the United States in continuous use, and the second…
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Swarthmore Professor’s Book Looks at the Philadelphia Irish
A book by Swarthmore College sociology professor Dr. Michael L. Mullan takes a look at how the Philadelphia Irish American community grew in the region from its origins in the 1890s. The Philadelphia Irish: Nation, Culture, and the Rise of a Gaelic Public Sphere, published by Rutgers University Press, looks at the Gaelic public sphere…
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Chester County Author and Artist Team Up to Tell Story of Battle of Brandywine
The second collaboration of Chester County author Bruce Mowday and Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner, Emotional Brandywine, tells the story of the Battle of Brandywine through paintings and essays, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. Their first collaboration, Emotional Gettysburg, focused on the Battle of Gettysburg. Mowday is a former reporter and editor who…
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Local Author and Artist Team Up to Tell Story of Battle of Brandywine
The second collaboration of West Chester author Bruce Mowday and Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner, Emotional Brandywine, tells the story of the Battle of Brandywine through paintings and essays, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. Their first collaboration, Emotional Gettysburg, focused on the Battle of Gettysburg. Mowday is a former reporter and editor who…
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