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“Hedgehogs and Mushrooms,” by Allyn Howard
Trading Brooklyn for Mt. Airy: An artist’s new chapter
A charming menagerie of animal artwork at Little Wares, 8117 Germantown Ave., reveals the magical touch of West Mt. Airy artist Allyn Howard. more
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A painting that accompanies his poem, “Red Vision,” by Richard Metz, in his new book, “A Murder of Crows.”
Art, poetry and the environmental echo of crows
You might say that artist Richard Metz likes to crow about his paintings and prints. more
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Mike Africa Jr. will discuss his memoir, “On A MOVE: Philadelphia's Notorious Bombing and a Native Son’s Lifelong Battle for Justice,” Monday, Nov. 11, in a talk with scholar/author Marc Lamont Hill at First United Methodist Church of Germantown.
A child of MOVE to chronicle life beyond the tragedy
In his book, Mike Africa Jr. discusses the history of the controversial organization. more
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Upcoming author chats from Uncle Bobbie's
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books in Germantown continues its author conversation series this fall. more
The Rev. Beverly Dale's books deal with what she calls “the potentially harmful Christian beliefs around sexuality and the unholy trinity of sexual guilt, shame and fear.”
The spiritual dimension of sex
Mt. Airy’s Rev. Beverly Dale is challenging traditional religious views on sexuality with her new book. more
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Barbara Harris and her biographer, William Anderson, author of “The World of the Trapp Family” (1998, published by Bookmasters)
The Sound of History: Local unveils Trapp family secrets
At 86, West Mt. Airy resident Barbara Stechow Harris vividly recalls her teenage years touring with the world-famous Trapp Family Singers. more
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Author Tony Knighton
A thrilling discussion at Hilltop Books
Author Tony Knighton returns to Hilltop Books Sept. 21 to discuss his latest thriller, “A Night at the Shore.” more
Fitzgerald (second from left) and her co-author, Mary McCormack (third from left), aided by other “West Wing” cast members, are currently on an extensive book tour to promote “What's Next.”
Hill native and 'West Wing' star now best-selling author
Melissa Fitzgerald, a Springside School graduate, has the No. 3 nonfiction book on the New York Times Best Sellers List. more
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Lois Villemaire's new book of poetry, “My Eight Greats,” is full of poems about Chestnut Hill, and features her maternal grandfather, Sam Blumenthal, (above), who operated a grocery store, Blumenthal & Hayman, at 8512-14 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill in the 1930s.
New book of poetry pays homage to Chestnut Hill
Lois Villemaire's book, “My Eight Greats,” is replete with poems about Chestnut Hill. more
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Chestnut Hill professor Miles Orvell's new book, his 11th, “Death in the Age of Climate Change,” is his first work of fiction.
Prolific Hill professor pens fictional ‘Climate Change’
It's the first foray into fiction for long-time Chestnut Hill resident Miles Orvell, a professor at Temple University for more than 50 years. more
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You never know who might show up at the annual Philly Bookstore Crawl.
Philly Bookstore Crawl: A literary tour through the Northwest
Book lovers, mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 24, when  the Philly Bookstore Crawl returns. more
There are many age-appropriate books to begin conversations about Pride and its rich history.
Take Pride in learning: Children’s book recommendations from a local librarian 
June is now well known as Pride Month. Young children may see all the colorful excitement, but you may be unsure how to explain it. more
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In addition to writing five novels, Fink has performed music and storytelling at several Northwest venues over many years.
Losing 20 years of work didn’t stop this Hill novelist
Ted Fink, who will discuss his new book at Hilltop Books, lost a lifetime of work when he stuffed three novel manuscripts, 30 short stories, 20 songs, and dozens of poems into an overnight bag and checked it onto a plane that he and his family were taking to Puerto Rico. more
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Germantown poet Nzadi Keita. Photo by Matthew Hamilton
Germantown poet recounts a family journey in ‘Migration Letters’
"Migration Letters," a slim volume of 55 interconnected poems, represents a 14-year journey for Nzadi Keita, a petite woman with a powerful poetic voice. more
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Lise Funderburg, a long-time Penn professor and Mt. Airy resident, is the author of the acclaimed book, “Black,White, Other,” a groundbreaking oral history of 46 adult children of interracial marriages.
Prolific Mt. Airy author chronicled mixed-race kids' lives
Lise Funderburg, of Mt. Airy, boasts an impressive and extensive resume, full of journalism credits as well as teaching the intricacies of writing. more
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Angelo Cataldi to discuss book
Veteran sportscaster and journalist Angelo Cataldi, of Chestnut Hill, is scheduled to discuss his career and his new book on May 9. more
Michael Winship will lead the discussion at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, 200 W. Tulpehocken St. in Germantown, on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m.
Hill literary scholar to discuss the scandalous 'Quaker City'
Distinguished literary scholar Michael Winship, a Chestnut Hill resident, will lead a discussion of the notorious best-seller on April 28. more
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Kellye Garrett
Authors talk about their thrillers
Award-winning authors Alyssa Cole and Kellye Garrett will chat about their latest books on May 1. more
Libby Frank, a lifelong advocate for peace and justice, died at 95 on Dec. 12, 2023.
New autobiography by late Hill activist Libby Frank
The lifelong activist before her death last year is the subject of “Life of Libby: Chasing Peace & Justice with Humor Guts & Passion.” more
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Eddie Glaude Jr. to discuss new book
Princeton professor and MSNBC commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. will discuss his new book on April 22 at Greene Street Friends. more
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