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Book cover. Title appears to the left of an illustration: two women’s faces, as if staring through shard-shaped rips in paper

Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You by Ariel Delgado Dixon

Such devoted sisters
Trauma and abandonment reverberate throughout the lives of two sisters in Ariel Delgado Dixon’s debut novel, Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You. Kirsten Bowen reviews.
Kirsten Bowen

Kirsten Bowen

Reviews 3 minute read
Book cover. The title appears over a spooky illustrated collage including dark trees, human bones, crypt, hourglass & crown

Dark History of Penn’s Woods by Jennifer L. Green

The folklore and the facts
In Dark History of Penn’s Woods, Jennifer L. Green shines a light on the little-known, real-life historical terrors of Chester and Delaware Counties, and how they inform our present. Josh Hitchens reviews.
Josh Hitchens

Josh Hitchens

Reviews 3 minute read
The book cover. The main title is in red text, with a black and white photo of the city beneath.

True Crime Philadelphia: From America's First Bank Robbery to the Real-Life Killers Who Inspired Boardwalk Empire by Kathryn Canavan

Philly's not-so-proud pioneers
Kathryn Canavan’s latest book tackles the dark and grisly side of Philly’s true crime history, but it’s also a fascinating read about the ordinary folks who have been foiling criminals for centuries. Rob Laymon reviews.
Rob Laymon

Rob Laymon

Reviews 4 minute read
Two Black dancers in reds tops, yellow leotards, looking to their left, one standing on their feet while carrying the other

The Weekly Roundup, January 26-February 2

Books, ballet, and neon lights
Blue Stoop hosts a pair of writerly conversations with two new novels, a contemporary neon art exhibit opens in Philly and West Chester, and the past and future of Black dancers are on stage. Kyle V. Hiller rounds up.
Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller

Previews 4 minute read
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Rachel Pastan talks women in science and her new book In the Field

Getting the science right
Rachel Pastan's book In the Field, her fourth novel, borrows inspiration from pioneer geneticist Barbara McClintock and illuminates women's journeys working in science. Kimberly Haas profiles.

Kimberly Haas

Profiles 4 minute read
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The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia: History, Culture, People, and Ideas, edited by Andrea Canepari and Judith Goode

A bridge to Italy
For at least three centuries, Italian culture has been an important part of our region. The Italian Legacy in Philadelphia, a new book from Temple University Press, takes a multifaceted look at Philly’s Italian story. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.

Pamela J. Forsythe

Reviews 6 minute read
A book cover with the 'The Rise' in big, bold font. Bryant appears three times, in two Lakers and Lower Merion jerseys.

The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality by Mike Sielski

Mamba mentality in the city of brotherly love
The new book about the late Kobe Bryant captures his early days, his high school and NBA career, and his achievements and failures with a Philadelphia-centric lens. Stephen Silver reviews.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Reviews 4 minute read
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The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

Bad mothers learning to be good
In Jessamine Chan’s debut novel The School for Good Mothers, Frida’s very bad day results in her child being taken away and Frida sent to a school where mothers must learn to be “good” or lose their children. Kirsten Bowen reviews.
Kirsten Bowen

Kirsten Bowen

Reviews 4 minute read
The book cover. Title and authors in white text over an impressionistic portrait of 2 women in orange, blue, pink, & yellow.

We are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza

An honest reflection of Philly
In this new novel by Philly coauthors Christine Pride and Jo Piazza, the lifelong friendship of two women is tested by a tragedy that feels all too familiar. Helene Cohen Bludman reviews.
Helene Cohen Bludman

Helene Cohen Bludman

Reviews 3 minute read
The cover of American Lit Remixed. The title appears on a light blue field, above a cassette tape with its tape coming loose

American Lit Remixed by Melissa Strong

Rocking the world of contemporary literature
We usually herald the digital age as a blow to the music and publishing industries, but in her new book, American Lit Remixed, Melissa Strong argues that an exciting synergy is emerging. Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer reviews.
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Reviews 5 minute read