Books

Author Charles Duhigg explores the power of conversation to form deeper connections and bridge divides.

Does life feel a little joyless? Science journalist Catherine Price says we all need to prioritize fun. We talk about the power of fun and its impact on our health.

The program plans to distribute 1,500 fiction and nonfiction books in the face of continued book bans across the country.

"The Pursuit of Happiness" traces the moral philosophy that drove the Founding Fathers.

An adventure yarn with deaf teenagers, “True Biz” was a bestseller in 2022.

Five authors, librarians and book shop owners suggest turning to literature to help teach kids about Black history, culture and themes for this Black History Month.

Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.

Former NPR host Michele Norris asked Americans to share their thoughts about race on a postcard. "Our Hidden Conversations" is about what she learned.

Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.

Molly Roden Winter, author of "More: A Memoir of Open Marriage" and husband Stewart Winter discuss non-monogamy, its effect on themselves and their 24-year marriage.

Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.

Could you survive an apocalypse? Do you know how to build a bunker, fend off a hostile clan or survive a robot uprising? We hear from two Philadelphia authors.

Can drawing a picture, gazing at a painting or singing a song help connect us with others? Physician Jeremy Nobel believes art may be the answer to our loneliness epidemic.

Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.

Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But here are some of this year's top reads compiled by public libraries in the U.S.