Literature
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Bucks County Reporter Returns to 1976 Double Murder Case in New True Crime Book
It started with a tip at a 7-Eleven. Nearly 50 years later, that chance stop has become a book, and for Kathryn Canavan, a reckoning with one of the most haunting stories of her journalism career, writes John DiCarlo for Main Line Today. The former Bucks County Courier Times reporter recently published Killer in the…
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300,000 Books and Counting: Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester Named One of America’s Best
Baldwin’s Book Barn has long been a beloved place for book lovers in Chester County. It recently made a list of the best independent bookstores in America, in a roundup written by Kat Chen for Condé Nast Traveler. Housed inside a five-story stone barn built in 1822, Baldwin’s Book Barn was founded by William and Lilla Baldwin in 1946 and has spent the…
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Penn State Brandywine Instructor Lusine Mueller Wins Research Award on Jazz Age Author Michael Arlen
A Penn State Brandywine English instructor has earned international recognition for her article on Michael Arlen, a highly influential Jazz Age literary figure, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Lusine Mueller, a part-time instructor of English at Penn State Brandywine, has been awarded the First-Degree Laureate Award from the All-Russian Society of Scientific Researchers…
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Little Free Libraries Spread a Love of Reading Across Chester County
Scattered across walking trails and neighborhood streets, Little Free Libraries have spread the joy of reading throughout Chester County for years, writes Kaitlyn Skees for Main Line Today. These small mailbox-style bookcases are filled with books that are free to take for the general public. The community-driven book exchange program allows residents and visitors to…
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West Chester Man Turns Estate Sale Castoffs Into a Rare Book Business
Kevin Tupitza makes a living by buying rare and antique books from his office and reselling them on his website, WestChesterBooks.com, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Tupitza finds the majority of his inventory at estate sales. He finds that people selling their relatives’ things often disregard books and either donate or discard…
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Honey Brook Resident Publishes Debut Novel at 82-Years-Old
Craig Garner, a current Honey Brook resident who resided in West Chester for decades, recently published his debut novel at the age of 82. In Garner’s words, it’s never too late. After 50 years of writing, submitting, and rejections, he finally pushed through to the other side with I Came to Play Your Game. Described…
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Richard Vague’s New Book Shines Light on Philadelphia Banker Who Made American Independence Possible
A new book by author and venture capitalist Richard Vague reframes the story of the American Revolution by shifting attention away from familiar political and military narratives and toward the financial machinery that made independence possible, writes Adam Gopnik for The New Yorker. At the center of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and…
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A Dachshund Debut for West Chester Resident’s Newly Published Book
West Chester resident Barby Pell has released her debut book titled We Call Him Mr. Heinrich, a youthful story about a fearless Dachshund, reports PRLeap. Pell is a mother to two sons and “Babs” to five grandchildren, whose inspiration for the story is her lifelong adoration for dogs and animals, especially her childhood hood Becky,…
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Chester County Author’s Book Donations Help Rebuild Kentucky Libraries After Flood Damage
Local libraries in Kentucky that were heavily damaged by recent flooding are receiving support through book donations from Chester County author Bruce Mowday, writes staff for Chester County Press. Schools and libraries that lost materials to the floods have been given copies of Lafayette: America’s Young Hero & Guest, a children’s book produced by the Lafayette Bicentennial…
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Central Bucks High School East Graduate Publishes Best-Selling Book
Dan Wang, a Central Bucks East High School graduate, recently wrote a book that was featured on The New York Times’ bestsellers list for two weeks in September, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The book, titled “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” discusses China’s development and lessons for both the United States and…
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Inspired by Her Own Family, Phoenixville Author Spotlights Children with Disabilities
Local author Jannesy DeLeon writes about inclusion and accessibility in her series of books inspired by her own family, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc Action News. DeLeon is the author of three children’s books, each featuring protagonists with disabilities inspired by her children Gabby and Nicky. Her first book, Tag! You’re It, features Gabrielle, a…
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Free Library’s Most-Borrowed Books of the Year Includes Those Written By Authors With Philly Roots
The Free Library of Philadelphia has shared its most-borrowed books of the year list, and the top book was written by an author with Philadelphia roots, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. That top book is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, a professor at Temple University. The novel is set in the Adirondacks,…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these individuals, which in turn could reduce recidivism, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to a 2013 Rand Corporation study, education is one of the major factors in…
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Beloved West Chester Bookstore to Close After Nearly 40 Years
The Second Reading Bookstore, a West Chester fixture for nearly four decades, is closing its doors, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The volunteer-run shop, long celebrated for its affordable books and tight-knit community, will shut down following the sale of the property. The building, owned by the West Chester Area Senior Center,…
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Landenberg Native Becomes Debut Author at 22 Years Old
Will Kleman has taken an unconventional leap into creative storytelling with the release of his debut novel, Bygones Volume I: Jome’s Secret, writes Gabbie Burton for Chester County Press. The 22-year-old Landenberg native and Villanova University student self-published the book on Amazon’s publishing platform in March during his senior year. It marks his first attempt…
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Temple University Press Book Explores ‘Ghosts’ of Long-Demolished Philadelphia Buildings
Building Ghosts, a new book from Temple University Press by co-authors Molly Lester and Michael Bixler, explores the history of long-demolished Philadelphia buildings, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book highlights the stories of people who once lived in the now-empty spaces through several dozen vignettes. Lester wrote the stories, while Bixler took…
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3 Must-Visit Independent Bookstores in Chester County for Cozy Reads
Pennsylvania is home to several beautiful bookstores, full of new and used books, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester was built in 1822 and boasts five stories filled to the brim with books. Each level highlights different genres and the entirety of the shop is draped in coziness. With…
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Baldwin’s Book Barn in a Literary Treasure in West Chester
Carol Pfaff-Rauch took over as manager of Baldwin’s Book Barn in 2019, writes Tamala Edwards and Steph Walton for 6ABC. Located in West Chester, the 25,000 square-foot bookshop features five floors and over 300,000 books. The store was founded by William Baldwin in 1946, before passing ownership to son Tom, and then to Pfaff-Rauch. As…
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