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Kristen Spangenberg as Anna and Dayton Williams as Rob. Photo by Jim Pifer
The Book Club illustrates the value of community
A hit comedy in its day, it has taken on an extended shelf life in community theaters because of the many cameo moments it offers actors, and the special way it celebrates community. more
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“I'm not an Ivy League grad. I'm just a shmo who loves writing. I'm just having fun. It is cathartic,” said Ryan Rex, author of “American Dysfunction: The Ballad of Alex Walker.”
New memoir ‘plumbs’ depths of family history
You might say that Erdenheim business owner Ryan Rex plumbed the depths of his soul to write his newly released book. more
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Dave and Ilyssa Kyu of Glenside, co-authors of “Campfire Stories, Volume 2: Tales from America’s National Parks and Trails,” will discuss their just-released book at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave., Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
‘Campfire Stories’: Keeping a childhood promise to an earthworm
Local author Ilyssa Kyu will appear at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave., this Saturday with Dave Kyu, her husband and co-author. more
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James Douglas Rosenthal, who just published a novel bashing the art world, does not smoke. He is holding a rolled up piece of paper in this photograph. Maybe he wants to look like Humphrey Bogart.
Mt. Airy artist's new novel bashes the art world
When you walk into James Douglas Rosenthal's Mt. Airy house of 25 years, you can immediately smell the varnish, turpentine and oil paint in his art studio. more
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Whitemarsh Hall, situated on 300 acres in Wyndmoor, was larger than the White House. It had 147 rooms and a staff of 70 just to maintain the grounds, 24 fireplaces and 28 bathrooms.
Wyndmoor estate in new book about notorious murder
Anyone who has been around the Chestnut Hill area for several decades surely remembers the legendary, almost mythic, Stotesbury Estate. more
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Award-winning slam poet and author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her latest novel at a book signing, 7 p.m., Aug. 7, at Greene Street Friends.
Uncle Bobbie's, GSF host discussion with slam poet and National Book Award winner
Award-winning young adult author Elizabeth Acevedo will discuss her new book, “Family Lore,” at a book signing on Aug. 7. more
Clarke interviews Gerry Adams, the controversial former head of Sinn Fein, which fought for years to expel the British from Northern Ireland.
Local author's new book features famed Irish newsmakers
Sabina Clarke has been fascinated by words and images since she was a small child. It was good training for her future interviews. more
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“How Johnetta Taught Us to Pray II,” LaToya Hobbs
‘Shifting Time,’ Black artists interpret historic change
In a time of death and unrest amid a brutal pandemic, Tim McFarlane wondered if his art was enough. more
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Sisters Abby Pete, of Chestnut Hill (left), and Leslie Pontz, of Mt. Airy, with a copy of their their first children's book, “Harvey the Hippo: A Tale of Good Food Choices,” published by Loving Healing Press.
A first for local authors: A 'non-binary' kids' book
At first glance, “Harvey the Hippo Meets Mickey Mandarin” looks like any other children's book. more
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Long-time Germantown resident Lois Volta, seen here with Dottie, a Newfoundland, will be discussing her just-published book, “Confessions of a Cleaning Lady,” on Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m., at Big Blue Marble Bookstore in West Mt. Airy.
'Confessions of a Cleaning Lady' at Mt. Airy bookstore
Germantown's Lois Volta developed her housecleaning gig into a successful business, a product line, and now a book. more
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Author Diane Billas, who describes herself as queer and pansexual, will discuss her new novel, “Does Love Always Win?,” at booked on Saturday, June 24, 3 to 5 p.m.
Author to discuss new LGBTQIA+ novel at booked on the Hill
Diane Billas will discuss her new novel, “Does Love Always Win?,” at booked on June 24. more
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A “Clothesline Illustration” by Rebecca Hoenig in “The House We Sheltered in and the Masks We Wore: A Pandemic Picture Book.”
From portraits of murder victims to kids' book artwork
Mt. Airy artist's whimsical illustrations depict how children coped with the COVID epidemic. more
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Klaw will be discussing her new novel, “Every Other Weekend,” on Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m., at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave.
Mt. Airy's sharp Klaw digs into divorce at booked
Mt. Airy lawyer and author Margaret Klaw  will discuss her new novel on June 15 at booked, 8511 Germantown Ave. more
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Kate Glasheen will discuss her new novel, “Constellations,” about a trans teenager with addiction issues, at Big Blue Marble Bookstore in West Mt. Airy on Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m.
Author of 'trans teen' novel at Mt. Airy bookstore
Local artist, author and tattooist Kate Glasheen, who grew up in Troy, N.Y., will discuss their new novel, “Constellations,” about a transgender teenager living on the margins, Saturday, … more
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Stan Cutler (left) and James Gleeson, of the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library, setting up a point-of-sale terminal for Hilltop Books, where Cutler will discuss and sign copies of his new novel.
Election-themed thrillers on tap at Hilltop Books
Chestnut Hill resident Stan Cutler will appear at Hilltop Books, the community bookstore at 84 Bethlehem Pike, on Saturday, May 27. more
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Author and publisher Sherrie Elle spent four years in Thailand, teaching English to children there and returning to Philadelphia six months ago.
New Germantown publisher, turning pain into art
Germantown resident Sherrie Elle, an author and founder of a book publishing company, is a woman who comes with an unusual story of her own.  more
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Michelle Lofton, a longtime Mt. Airy resident, is author of the just-published book, “From Zero to Prepared: A Senior's Guide to Budget Prepping.”
A local ‘prepper’ writes tips for older adults on a budget
Michelle Lofton, of Mt. Airy, grew up with so little that her home sometimes had no electricity, food or hot water. That background infuses her new book on budgeting for seniors. more
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Longtime Mt. Airy resident Howard A. Myrick has a decades-long history of military service and teaching communications in college, including a 27-year stint at Temple University.
Race, authoritarianism, examined in 'Protect & Defend'
Howard Myrick knows what it is like to overcome odds and to battle racist attitudes and practices. more
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Hain (left) and her traveling buddy, Sharon Bigelow, enjoy the company of baby elephants in the Nairobi Nursery at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.
Stunning new wildlife book by Wyndmoor's 'Elephant Lady'
“Going to Africa is a spiritual journey for me. It's as close as I get to God,” insists Judith Hain, Wyndmoor professional photographer. more
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The close friendship between Chestnut Hill author Jeffrey Stern (left) and Aimal (last name withheld), former taxi driver and arms dealer in Afghanistan, is the subject of Stern's powerful new book, “The Mercenary.”
Hill author's powerful new war tale, 'The Mercenary'
There’s an old Middle Eastern saying: Once the camel’s nose is in the tent, you cannot get it out. And once Jeffrey Stern gets on a case, you cannot get him off it. more
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