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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
Children’s book launch this weekend
Author Nancy G. Braitman will celebrate the launch of “Milo Loves the Seashore” this weekend during events in Chestnut Hill. more
The Rev. Scott Robinson will be reading from his new book about the Wissahickon and answering questions on Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m., at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave.
Minister's poetic ode to Wissahickon at booked
For centuries, poets and authors have been rhapsodic about the beauty and majesty of Wissahickon Park. The latest addition is this new book. more
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Caroline Meline will discuss “The Constant Dieter” on Saturday, March 9, 2:30 p.m., in the second floor reading room at Big Blue Marble Bookstore, 551 Carpenter Lane in West Mt. Airy.
The challenge of conquering an eating disorder
Caroline Wiseblood Meline experienced so much extreme anxiety as a teenager that she says it “grew into a monster.” more
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Laura Piper Lee, who has also worked as a high school teacher, attorney and law professor, is now an acclaimed novelist.
Rom-com trivia, wine and chocolate at Kismet book event
Laura Piper Lee has wanted to be an author since she was a child. Well, she first wanted to be a mermaid, but that didn't work out. more
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“Although I technically wrote the book in one year,” Cohen told us, “it was the culmination of the learning, teaching and writing about Black history since 2005, the year that African American History became a graduation requirement at Philadelphia public schools.”
Mt. Airy author explores Black history in Philadelphia
When Philadelphia first mandated a year of African American history, teacher Amy Jane Cohen faced "a steep learning curve." more
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Rob Goldberg, who lives in Mt. Airy, has been interested in the toy industry since he was a graduate student.
Toys are more than child's play
As a chronicler of toy history, Rob Goldberg welcomed Barbiemania but ultimately, for him, the movie was a disappointment. more
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Geri-Lynn Utter, who grew up impoverished with addicted parents but went on to earn master's and doctorate degrees from Chestnut Hill College, has just released her second book, "Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today," published by Simon and Schuster.
Local’s rock-n-roll childhood story in a powerful new book
Geri-Lynn Utter, who is signing copies of her recently completed book on Dec. 20, has quite a story to tell.  more
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Retired WIP radio host and Chestnut Hill resident Angelo Cataldi will be signing copies of his new book from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company on Dec. 6 and Booked on Dec. 13.
Angelo Cataldi makes Philly sports fans look good
After hanging up the headphones in February, former WIP host and current Chestnut Hill resident Angelo Cataldi is back with a new book. more
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