Books Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening books events all around Philadelphia, PA

Malcolm Gladwell - Philadelphia

 Tue, 24 Mar at 12:00 am Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

Patrick Radden Keefe discusses London Falling on Wednesday, April 8th

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm 412 Pine St USD 42

Ann Patchett celebrates Whistler on Monday, June 8th at 7pm

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm 2125 Chestnut St USD 36

Rebecca Serle celebrates Once and Again on Thursday, March 12th at 6pm

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 33

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney celebrates Lake Effect on April 16th at 6pm

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Geoff Bennett celebrates Black Out Loud on Saturday, March 28th at 5pm!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 39

A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR BY HARRIETTS BOOKSHOP

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 73

The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook Tour at Malai Philly

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Malai USD 10 to 50

Casey Scieszka celebrates The Fountain on March 24th

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 35

The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri

 Mon, 30 Mar at 05:30 pm Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level Free

Brooke Averick celebrates PHOEBE BERMAN’S GONNA LOSE IT on May 27th at 7pm

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm 2125 Chestnut St USD 34

Women's History Night

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:30 pm Museum of the American Revolution

Philly’s Doomed Romance

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Doom

Author Event + Signing with Tori Anne Martin, in convo with Victoria Schade

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 13 to 34

Contented Convos: not a book club, a conversation club.

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm THRIVE Philly USD 13

Books & Brunch & Mimosa’s

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am TBA USD 55 to 162

How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

3rd Annual ‘Literary Vibes’ Family Literacy Fair

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am 2449 N 9th St Free

Spring Clean Swap Meet + Resource Exchange

 Thu, 19 Mar at 05:00 pm CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia Free

Anika Burgess celebrates Flashes of Brilliance on March 19th at 6pm

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Justin Torres: Blackouts

 Wed, 25 Mar at 12:00 pm Lawrence Field DEC Center, DEC Forum Free

Book signing event with Ben Passmore

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm 8026 Germantown Ave Free

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

Merlin Holland celebrates After Oscar on April 9th at 6pm

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

David Szalay celebrates Flesh on April 23rd at 6pm

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

PHILLY: You Are Before the World Book Event

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe' USD 39

Women for Greater Philadelphia Historical Book Club Gathering

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:30 pm Laurel Hill Mansion Free

An Evening with Eric LaRocca in Conversation with Chuck Wendig

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Thrillerdelphia USD 18 to 34

Kiss & Tale (May 2026)

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Yards Brewing Company USD 71 to 98

K. L. Walther celebrates We're a Bad Idea, Right? on April 3rd at 6:30pm

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:30 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 19

Rebel Reader's Society

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Harriett's Bookshop Free

Coffee and Chat at Uncle Bobbies Coffee and Books

 Sun, 01 Mar at 01:00 pm Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books Free

Women History Month Book Fest

 Sun, 22 Mar at 10:00 am TBA USD 23 to 55

After Rumi: Book Talk by Jamal J. Elias

 Wed, 29 Apr at 05:00 pm Williams Hall Humanities Conference Room (623) Free

NextUp Studio Art, Wine & Book Signing

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm 119 W Girard Ave USD 13

"Authentic" Book Launch with Jodi-Ann Burey and Joseph Earl Thomas

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:00 pm The Head & The Hand Books Free

Fermentation + Feminism: Readings and Discussion

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm Triple Bottom Brewing Free

Book Release Party: Nikki Castle

 Sun, 01 Mar at 05:00 pm The Broken Spine USD 25

Books & Brunch with Authors

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am TBA USD 34 to 66

Philadelphia Book Launch for Asa Drake's "Maybe the Body"

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:00 pm The Head & The Hand Books Free

The Alley Book Club: SESQUI! By Thomas H. Keels

 Sat, 28 Mar at 04:30 pm 124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

Moonbrew: Sip & Read | Cozy Tea Tasting & Book Club Experience (Philly)

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 pm Marniér Events USD 15 to 45

PhillyPOP #8 | Unconventional Love Songs, 1953-2024

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Renata's Kitchen Free

Textpocalypse Now: AI and the New Political Economy of Writing

 Fri, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm Fisher Bennett Hall Room 135 Free

Sisterhood Between the Pages: Book vs. Cinema Book Club

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm 30th Street Station USD 10

Author Event: The Auction by Sadie Kincaid

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 39

Bookmaking Workshop For All Ages w/ Kay Healy at Village of Industry & Art

 Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am Village of Industry & Art Free

MovieJawn & Philly Free Library present THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T

 Tue, 28 Apr at 05:30 pm Parkway Central Library Free

Reading is Freedom Festival

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Historic Fair Hill Free

THE CIRCLE: A Monthly Strategy Collective for Independent Artists

 Sun, 05 Apr at 10:00 am Braid Mill Free

Othmer Library After Hours

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

The Chernobyl Roulette: Atoms for Peace at the Time of War

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:30 pm Founders' Hall Free

Pitching Your Cookbook: A Chat with Lit Agent Sally Ekus at Binding Agents!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Binding Agents Cook/Book Shop Free

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

Stephen Girard Book Launch with Dr. Alexander L. Ames

 Fri, 05 Jun at 05:30 pm Founders Hall at Girard College Free

Powered by Smart: A Prehistory of Everyday AI

 Wed, 22 Apr at 03:30 pm Williams Hall Humanities Conference Room (623) Free

Philly Book Launch 3.5: Evening with Charlie Lewis & Dr. Argie Allen Wilson

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:00 pm 4601 Market St Free

MovieJawn & Philly Free Library present THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN

 Tue, 12 May at 05:30 pm Parkway Central Library Free

Spring Renewal Celebration

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc USD 82 to 10,673

Warriors and Motherlines: Book Launch and Signing Event

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Second Baptist Church of Nicetown USD 40

Brothers Behind Bars

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:30 pm Fisher Bennett Hall Free

Book Bedazzling Night

 Tue, 31 Mar at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 29

The Pinky Promise Poetry Performance and book launch

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm 3525 I St USD 0 to 65

Saturday Signing with Dr. Robyn Roth

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm 8511 Germantown Ave Free

Memorization Course (3Books)

 Sun, 11 May at 04:00 pm Philadelphia Free