Results tagged “literature”

At Phillyist, we love anything that gets people reading books, the real kind that you hold in your hands. There's nothing like the heft of a book with an actual cover to make you feel like part of something larger. In fact, we may have looked like a stalker on occasion when really all we wanted to see was what book you were reading. We love that books open up the possibility to make a connection with a complete stranger. So when the Free Library announced that The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi is the 2010 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, we were ecstatic. A "graphic novel," this text will invite voracious and hesitant readers alike. The story is captivating and thought-provoking, of course, but it is also beautiful. Satrapi is giving a free reading at the Free Library on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. That seems to be her only public reading in the area, so miss the one-time opportunity to see her. (And if you unfortunately do, check back later in the week for our recap of the reading.)

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment.

Beware, oh industry hipsters.

It's tough to read about pets in dire straights, but important to remember to support our local shelters.

Fun around town, for $10 or less:

A little insight into the new Mayor's Office for the Reentry of Ex-offenders, and some of the folks who will (hopefully) benefit.

Improv drummer + YouTube = World domination. Kinda.

Who is causing all the fires in Coatesville? Theories abound, but answers are still elusive.

We heart Duane Swierczynski and all he writes, even though it scares the shit out of us. The Punisher has that effect as well, so this latest project is a perfect match.

We got our own musical phenom making good. Sniff. We're so proud.

Like it or not, we're going green; CP gives you a survival guide.

Word of the day: Mockstars. A fascinating look at the latest trend in tribute bands, that of recreating the experience along with the music.

Hey, it's time for turkey, not beef!

The recent election made us wonder what we could do for our country, and PW's Holiday Guide has some suggestions on what you can do for your city, in the form of nine charities to consider helping out this holiday season, including the Philadelphia Student Union.

The new face of HIV may surprise you.

Still the same big news people. S'ok, we don’t mind. We came through big time.

You probably haven't heard, but there was an election, and not to spoil it or anything, but the Dark Side didn't win.

Hey, if the Phillies can win the World Series, surely Obama can win the presidency.

It’s time for PW's Music Issue, and they're loving on the blogs. Also, check out the top 100 Philly songs ("Love Train" will be in our heads All Day).

Bust out the iPods: CP’s Music Issue may give you some ideas, including the darling Ursula Rucker.

Top Story: The Phils. Who’d a thunk it?

Hey, did you hear? Some baseball team won the National League pennant.

We'll miss Fumo because of the great copy; we didn't know there’d be math involved.

Details of The Great Schlep, and the question: Are Jews ready? Um, for what?

Would many LGBT folks actually support McCain in the first place? Not that we don't love an Obama presence at OutFest. Shame he won't be there himself, but if you have $2,300…

Our lives as bad-asses sure pale in comparison to former Pagans chapter president John Hall.

Philly as a "festering spiritual slum?" We can see that more than as "the most genuinely Christian movement in America," but we’re sitting over here.

An army of cabbies? Going up against the PPA? Where’s our sharpened sticks!

It’s PW’s time for a fall guide, and they got lots of stuff for you on the cheap. But don’t expect any PA favors.