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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Post-Apocalyptic Novel Set in Bucks County Portrays Life with Hemophilia
When it comes to novels, a post-apocalyptic story is already an intense and stressful experience, but what about when the protagonist suffers from a bleeding disorder that requires routine medication deliveries? Author Ryan Ray proposes this scenario in his debut novel Compassionate Use: Adverse Event Book 1, drawing on his healthcare background and his own years of experience with hemophilia in a first-of-its-kind story set in Bucks County. Main…
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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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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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Yardley Author’s Debut Historical Fiction Novel Picked Up by UK Publisher
Since Yardley resident Brian Devitt was a child, he has possessed a passion for writing, finding it a powerful means of self-expression. Devitt served in the U.S. Navy as an officer and later had a lengthy career in the information technology field. His passion for writing followed him throughout it all. “I enjoy creating stories in which characters are challenged to make…
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Lansdowne Author’s Fiction Explores Dark Themes, Supernatural Encounters
Eric Knight loves to tell stories. Always has. At 14, he was weaving stories about his family and his friends. Sometimes stories sprang solely from his imagination. “They would always say, ‘Man, you tell a hell of a story, you should be a writer,” Knight recalled. Now, with four self-published books under his belt, and…
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English Teacher at Abington Friends School Brings Renowned Poet’s Letters to Life in New Collection
After decades of work, Daniel Benjamin, an English teacher at Abington Friends School, has released a collection of 20th-century poet Jack Spicer’s letters with Wesleyan University Press, bringing the poet back into public discourse. Known for his fierce integrity, experimental style, and commitment to creative community, Spicer helped shape the landscape of 20th-century American poetry.…
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Madeline Marriott of Holland Named Bucks County Poet Laureate
Madeline Marriott, a freelance journalist and independent bookseller, has unique body art: the closing line from a meaningful poem inked on her arm. “I take my poetry very seriously,” the Holland resident said with a light laugh. “I’ve got it tattooed on me.” That devotion to the written word has led Marriott to being named…
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Bucks County Community College Launches Search for Next Bucks County Poet Laureate
The search is on for the 49th Bucks County Poet Laureate, according to Bucks County Community College Professor Ethel Rackin, director of the longest-running poet laureate program in Pennsylvania. Entrants must be Bucks County residents over age 18 who have never previously served as poet laureate, said Dr. Rackin, a language and literature professor at BCCC, which administers the…
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Bucks County Book Festival Draws Crowds with Author Panels, Book Signings
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival attracted hundreds of literary enthusiasts with engaging author panels, book signings, and a vibrant celebration of community and creativity, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. People flocked to Broad Commons Park in Doylestown on Saturday for the festival’s main event. Over 40 authors from the Philadelphia region and…
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Bucks County High School Scribes Encouraged to Enter 38th Annual Poetry Contest
Bucks County Community College, which has been nurturing writers for more than 50 years, calls on creative young people to enter the 38th annual Bucks County High School Poet of the Year contest for the chance to win $300. Students have until Monday, March 17 to submit three original poems, according to Dr. Ethel Rackin, director of the Bucks…
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Philadelphia Flyers Great Brian Propp Releases New, Inspirational Memoir
Brian Propp, a Philadelphia Flyers great, has released a new memoir highlighting his resilience amid his stroke recovery, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The book is titled, Angel on My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination and Courage. “My story is about faith and a little bit hockey and my stroke and how I…
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A Narrative History of Philadelphia – Balancing Legacy and Shortcomings in New Book
Philadelphia: A Narrative History, a book by Paul Kahan is a trove of knowledge about the city, but it spends all too much time focusing on its failures, writes D.G. Hart for The Wall Street Journal. The book carries a tone of persistent scolding, while offering a relentless commentary on the city’s shortcomings. The encyclopedic…
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Historic Book Store in West Chester Holds Over 300,000 Titles
The Philadelphia region has a strong indie bookstore scene, with one local shop being a must-visit for every bibliophile near and far, writes Visit Philadelphia. Baldwin’s Book Barn in West Chester was first established in Delaware in 1934. Since World War II, it has been offering used, rare, and fine books as well as manuscripts,…
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Bucks County Short Fiction Contest Announces 2024 Winners
The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest has announced the 2024 winners. C.J. Spataro, who directs the MFA program at Rosemont College, and whose novel More Strange Than True was released by Sagging Meniscus Press last June, was the final judge. A celebration was held on Saturday, November 9 in Tyler Hall on Bucks County Community College’s Newtown…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books with characters who call the Philadelphia region home to choose from, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett is about a fictional mansion in Elkins Park. This 2019 novel follows a brother and sister growing up…
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Lake Angela Named 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate
Lake Angela of Warrington has been named the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate, announced the director of the Poet Laureate program and professor at Bucks County Community College, Ethel Rackin, PhD. Angela, a published poet, translator, and dance choreographer, rose to the top of more than 50 entries in the 48th annual contest, said Dr. Rackin…
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Bucks County Community College Kicks Off Fall 2024 Wordsmiths Reading Series
The Wordsmiths Reading Series, one of the longest-running cultural events at Newtown-based Bucks County Community College, continues its proud tradition of live readings with three exciting gatherings for the fall 2024 season. Thursday, September 12, 12:15 PM, Hicks Art Center Gallery | Nathan Spoon The Language and Literature and the Arts and Communication Departments at Bucks County Community College…
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