Topic: Books
Why Black Books Matter
North Philly literacy nonprofit Tree House Books works to make sure that every child has access to books and opportunities to fulfill their dreams
By Christine Speer LejeuneVirtual Book Club on The Nazi Titanic
The Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation and The Philadelphia Citizen welcomed author Robert Watson for an exploration of a shocking but little-known tragedy of World War II
By Jessica Blatt PressVirtual Book Club with Jennifer Weiner and Jo Piazza
The authors—both Philly residents—filled our, um, love buckets with joy and wit and wisdom
By Jessica Blatt PressThe 13 Best Philly Books to Read Now
Local bookstore owners shared their favorite Philly reads at the moment—from the silly to the serious.
By Nina DilworthThe Citizen Virtual Book Club With Liz Moore
The author of Long Bright River took us behind the scenes of her haunting, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful novel
By Jessica Blatt PressThe Citizen Virtual Book Club
Join Jennifer Weiner, Liz Moore, Jo Piazza, and more A-list Philly authors for our ongoing series
By Jessica Blatt PressThe Citizen Book Club with Kiley Reid
The author of Such a Fun Age kicked off our new series with a provocative conversation about race, class and Philly love
By Jessica Blatt Press50 Books to Read Now
Some of The Citizen’s favorite citizens share what they’re reading to get them through the twilight zone, er, pandemic
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffThe Chase Series
Philly native John Butler III creates children’s books with characters all kids can relate to
By Kiersten A. AdamsWay Past Mad
With her latest children’s book, local author and film producer Hallee Adelman offers a lesson we can all use: It’s okay to let it all out
By Jessica Blatt Press