Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Rachmaninoff Live!' with Daniil Trifonov

Just like Heaven

International piano superstar Daniil Trifonov joins the Philadelphia Orchestra and lives up to his reputation with brilliant performances of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concertos No. 2 and No. 3. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Apr 16, 2018 · Articles · 4 minute read

'Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City,' by Joseph E.B. Elliot, Nathaniel Popkin, and Peter Woodall

The city you don't see

'Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City' peers behind the locked doors and under the streets of our city's history. Lev Feigen reviews.

Lev Feigin

Mar 06, 2018 · Articles · 4 minute read

Remembering author and inspiration Ursula K. Le Guin

Mistress of the multiverse

Of course Anndee Hochman admires Ursula K. Le Guin's work, but she also admired (and worked with) the woman herself. She'll pay tribute to Le Guin at an upcoming reading.

Anndee Hochmanand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Feb 06, 2018 · Articles · 5 minute read

'Mayor: The Best Job in Politics (The City in the Twenty-First Century)' by Michael A. Nutter

The mayor's mantra

Former Mayor Michael Nutter visited the National Constitution Center to discuss his new memoir, 'Mayor: The Best Job in Politics.' A.D. Amorosi reviews.

A.D. Amorosi

Feb 05, 2018 · Articles · 2 minute read

'When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir,' by Patrisse Khan-Cullors

Women's work

Patrisse Khan-Cullors started the hashtag that launched a movement. This week, she visited the Free Library as coauthor, with asha bandele, of the new book 'When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir.' Anndee Hochman reviews.

Anndee Hochman

Jan 22, 2018 · Articles · 5 minute read

Philadelphia Free Library and Michael Wolff, author of 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House'

The truth about Trump?

Michael Wolff, author of the mega-bestselling new 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House,' visited Philadelphia to discuss his book, Steve Bannon, and what really went on during Trump year zero. Stephen Silver reviews.

Stephen Silver

Jan 18, 2018 · Articles · 5 minute read

'Meet John Dough, Superhero: A Political Fantasy,' by Lucy Bell Wait Jarka-Sellers

Rise up!

Lucy Bell Wait Jarka-Sellers’s 'Meet John Dough, Superhero: A Political Fantasy' mixes a fantastical tale for grownups with a dash of politics and a spoonful of morality. Anndee Hochman reviews.

Anndee Hochman

Dec 19, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

Free Library of Philadelphia presents 'Big and Small: Books for All'

Bibliophiles in Wonderland

The Free Library of Philadelphia's 'Big and Small: Books for All' offers a rare glimpse into the offbeat collection of its Rare Book Department. Anndee Hochman reviews.

Anndee Hochman

Oct 29, 2017 · Articles · 4 minute read

Gabrielle Union's 'We're Going to Need More Wine'

Sips and stories

Actress Gabrielle Union's autobiography travels from her code-switching childhood to her life as a Hollywood star, with a whole lot of knowledge in between. Jarreau Freeman reviews.

Jarreau Freeman

Oct 22, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

James Forman Jr. on 'Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America'

When representation isn't enough

The author of a controversial new study of the criminal justice system lectured at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Alaina Mabaso was there.

Alaina Johns

Oct 22, 2017 · Articles · 4 minute read