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

Uncle Bobbie's X Tayari Jones: Kin Book Tour

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:30 pm Greene Street Friends School USD 13 to 38

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fantasy Book Bash: 2nd Annual Reader's Retreat - Philadelphia

 Fri, 20 Feb at 06:00 pm Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast 3300 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA

Dark Side Burlesque’s A Court of Tease & Tassels: A Romantasy Tribute

 Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm Franky Bradley's | B.West

All About LOVE: bell hooks in THEORY and in PRACTICE

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Harriett's Bookshop USD 25

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

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

Injustice Town with Author Rick Tulsky

 Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

Books & Brunch & Mimosa’s

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am TBA USD 55 to 162

Luke Epplin celebrates Moses and the Doctor on February 10th at 6pm

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 36

Dorothy Roberts Book Celebration - "The Mixed Marriage Project"

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:30 pm Penn Carey Law, Levy Conference Center Free

A Literary Celebration with Amy Beth Sisson & Friends

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm H&H Books Free

Galentine's Book Swap at Cupid's Bookshop

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:30 am Cupid’s Bookshop USD 13

Philly’s Doomed Romance

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Doom

Romance Author Panel: A.T. Qureshi, Victoria Schade and Kristina Forest

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 13 to 23

Heated Rivalry in the Library

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

B.C. Dolce's My Italian Vampire Release party + In Convo with Xio Axelrod

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 23

Romance Book Club w/ Amy Dubois Barnett: If I Ruled the World

 Tue, 24 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 36

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Event for Christian Singles

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:00 pm Pizzeria Stella USD 23

Tofu: A Culinary History

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

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

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

To Whom It May Concern: Harriett’s Loves Jill Scott, Sincerely

 Sat, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 7

Book Binding: Link Stitch Binding Techniques Workshop

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus, Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA Free

David Szalay celebrates Flesh on April 23rd at 6pm

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

Secret Handshake Presents... Two For the Road • When Harry Met Sally...

 Wed, 25 Feb at 06:00 pm H&H Books USD 10 to 15

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

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

Women for Greater Philadelphia Historical Book Club Gathering

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

PHILLY: You Are Before the World Book Event

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

Kiss & Tale (May 2026)

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

Sound Falls 'Round Me Like Rain

 Tue, 10 Feb at 05:30 pm Max Kade Center (329A) Free

Fortune: A Conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper

 Sun, 22 Feb at 11:30 am St. Peter's Episcopal Church-Philadelphia

Rebel Reader's Society

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

One Last Thing Before You Go Release Party

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 25

Coffee and Chat at Uncle Bobbies Coffee and Books

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books USD 0 to 13

POETRY OPEN MIC + BOOK FAIR

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm 2930 Jasper St USD 13

NextUp Studio Art, Wine & Book Signing

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

Book Bedazzling Night

 Fri, 20 Feb at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 29

Poetry Reading with Icky Bits, Marshall James Kavanaugh, Shane Riley, +++

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Molly's Books & Records Free

Book Club - Q1 2026

 Tue, 17 Feb at 06:00 pm Attico Rooftop USD 107

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

PhillyPOP #8 | Unconventional Love Songs, 1953-2024

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

Book Release Party: Nikki Castle

 Mon, 23 Feb at 07:00 pm The Broken Spine USD 25

For the Plot🍒 Book Club February Meeting

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm Warehouse Cafe Philly

Blind Date with a Book - Philadelphia Chapter

 Sun, 15 Feb at 11:00 am 5445 Germantown Ave USD 0 to 3

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

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

Copy of Thinking of You: Edward Gorey Card Making

 Tue, 10 Feb at 05:30 pm 1901 Vine St Free

Stephen Girard Book Launch with Dr. Alexander L. Ames

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

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

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

Reading is Freedom Festival

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

Fantasy Yoga with Beverly Liedl

 Sun, 08 Feb at 10:00 am The Broken Spine USD 18

Wicked Onyx Release Party

 Wed, 11 Feb at 05:00 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 0 to 23

MovieJawn & Philly Free Library present THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN

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

Book Club: Hell of a Book

 Wed, 25 Feb at 01:00 pm The Welcome Table Free

Warriors and Motherlines: Book Launch and Signing Event

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

Love Your (Port Richmond) Neighbor Book Exchange

 Sat, 07 Feb at 04:00 pm Ellie + Bird Coffee Bar

Lit Chat w/ Lynn: Discussion of Heartwood by Amity Gage on 2/17 at 6pm

 Tue, 17 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Morir Sonyando (Die Dreaming) - Play Excerpt Reading & Discussion

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:00 pm Platt Student Performing Arts House Free

Poetry is for Everyone Book Club

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Valerio Coffee Roasters USD 0 to 22

The Pinky Promise Poetry Performance and book launch

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

Monthly Book Club at Whitman Library (adults)

 Mon, 23 Feb at 06:00 pm 200 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19148

Memorization Course (3Books)

 Sun, 11 May at 04:00 pm Philadelphia Free