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‘A Life in Philadelphia Labor and Politics,’ by Wendell W. Young III
Conscience at work
Wendell Young died in 2013, but his newly published memoirs are a striking window on Philly politics and labor in the late 20th century, including many causes we’re still fighting for today. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
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‘Cursed’ by Karol Ruth Silverstein
Anything but perfect
We’re used to the arcs of YA novels like ‘Cursed.’ What’s new is a realistic protagonist navigating high school and a serious chronic illness. Anndee Hochman reviews.
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‘Wanderers’ by Chuck Wendig
Walkers at the end of the world
Pennsylvania author Chuck Wendig launched his latest novel in Doylestown this summer. ‘Wanderers’ isn’t so much concerned with the aftermath of the apocalypse as our humanity and inhumanity within it. Michelle Nugent reviews.
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‘Contested Image': Redefining the City Through Visual Culture by Laura Holzman
The Barnes, ‘The Gross Clinic,’ and 'Rocky'
Laura Holzman’s ‘Contested Image’ follows Philadelphia as it hurled itself into debates over art that would shape our city’s modern identity. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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‘Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting’ by Anna Quindlen
Love the grandkids; hold your tongue
In her new memoir, Anna Quindlen shares advice based on her latest role in life: grandparent. Kathye Fetsko Petrie reviews.
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‘Wild Wisdom: A Warthog’s Tale’ by Laurada Byers
Surviving the jungle
In ‘Wild Wisdom,’ a new graphic memoir, a Philadelphia woman who’s seen more than her share of grief offers unexpectedly uplifting life lessons with the help of a special ambassador: the warthog. SaraKay Smullens reviews.
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‘Blue-Collar Conservatism: Frank Rizzo’s Philadelphia and Populist Politics’ by Timothy J. Lombardo
How we got here
Timothy J. Lombardo’s ‘Blue-Collar Conservatism’ follows an icon of late-20th-century Philadelphia politics and presages the rise of the right on America’s national stage. Pamela J. Forsythe reviews.
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‘Archaeology at the Site of the Museum of the American Revolution’ by Rebecca Yamin
Unburied treasures
Of course the Museum of the American Revolution wasn’t the first building to stand at 3rd and Chestnut Streets — but what came before? Now we know, and Rebecca Yamin brings the discoveries to the public in her new book. Pamela Forsythe reviews.
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‘The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together’ by Adam Nayman
Beyond the rankings
Adam Nayman authored 'The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties The Films Together,' a new coffee-table book tracing the career of Joel and Ethan Coen. Nayman visited Philadelphia in January, where he talked about the book, the Coens' films, and why he won’t rank them. Stephen Silver reviews.
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One Book, One Philadelphia presents Jesmyn Ward’s ‘Sing, Unburied, Sing’
Rebellious characters unite Philly
Jesmyn Ward’s second National Book Award-winning novel, 'Sing, Unburied, Sing,' packed the house for the launch of the Free Library’s 2019 One Book, One Philadelphia program. Margaret Darby reviews.
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