Books
The Be Well Philly Summer Reading List
The dog days of summer are a time to relax and recharge. And what better way to do exactly that than laying out (sunscreen on, […]
Joan Rivers Can Say Whatever the @$%* She Wants!
In 1967, Joan Rivers performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Her act, although amazingly mild to today’s standards, was groundbreaking for a female comic in the […]
Gay Philly Picks Some of Their Favorite Summer Reads
Summer is here, and it’s a great time to pick up a book to enjoy while lounging at Rittenhouse Park or while soaking up the […]
Local Architect Publishes Adorable Children’s eBook Series
The Memoirs of Winthrop Little is an interactive children’ book series app dreamt up by Wayne resident and architect Jeffrey Martin. The story is written by an adorable teddy bear named Winthrop […]
Philly Writer Wins IPPY Award for Gay Romance Novel Unbroken
A while back I told you about Philly writer Larry Benjamin, whose 2013 novel Unbroken is nominated for one of this year’s Lambda Literary Awards […]
Michael Smerconish Writes Novel, Has Pillows with His Own Silhouette On Them
The Washington Post returns to the main line in Friday’s paper with a profile of Michael Smerconish. Smerconish was once seen as a rising star […]
Philly Author Examines
LGBT Representation in Media in
Pop Culture Freaks
Dr. Dustin Kidd and I met at the Starbucks at 12th and Walnut to discuss his latest book, Pop Culture Freaks. I asked him here to learn more […]
Are Children’s Books Sexist?
Here are some of the things you can learn in The Daring Book for Girls and its sequels: • How to make a geyser out […]
Philly Morrissey Fans Show Off Tats for New Book
Philadelphia Morrissey fans: Show a little skin this Sunday and you could be featured in an upcoming photo book. Mozzites with ink to prove it will […]
BOOK REVIEW: Wendy Ruderman and Barbara Laker’s Busted
Warts and all. That’s what you see of the Daily News’ crack reporting duo, Wendy Ruderman and Barbara Laker, in their new book, Busted. These are the […]
Local Writers Nominated for Lambda Literary Awards
After thumbing through a record-breaking 746 submissions, the Lambda Literary Foundation has announced the nominees for the 26th annual Lammys. The list, which rewards excellence […]
Questlove Signs Deal to Write Another Memoir
Reverb reports that Philly Roots drummer Questlove has signed a deal to write a book about his life:
LGBT Black History Month Spotlight:
7 Questions With Gay-Romance Novelst Larry Benjamin
In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight one of the most important black movers and shakers in […]
FUN FACT: James Bond Was Named After a Bird Scientist Who Worked at Philly’s Academy of Natural Sciences
If you watch tonight’s BBC in America production of Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond, here’s one fact the film might omit: Ian Fleming […]
TONIGHT: Author Suzanne Krauss Signs Her Sin City Tell-All at Barnes & Noble
Author Suzanne Krauss, a former Wynnewood resident and graduate of Lower Merion High School, is coming back to Philly to read from her revealing new memoir […]