Philadelphia has a long history of literary importance. It’s one of the reasons I love living here. I mean, what can be more literarily incredible (that’s a word, I’m sure!) than residing in the city that lays claim to the first public lending library? If Philadelphia’s expansive library system weren’t enough, the city is also home to great authors and die-hard brick and mortar indie book shops as well as a collection of some of the world’s most historic literature. But you knew that already, didn’t you? Good. That’s why I’m here to tell you about books set in Philadelphia that showcase Philly’s lesser known literary connections.
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The City of Brotherly Love – and the whole rest of the world – is properly in love with the “Top Dog” Eagles right now! My Uncle John played for them way back in the day when the pro teams still recruited kids right off the high school fields, so this Super Bowl win makes me so happy! I wasn’t in the mood to spend the night tossing back a few beverages at a rowdy Super Bowl party, but I wanted to be part of the football frenzy. So, I figured the best way I could “get in the game” was to dive into a novel about football! Specifically, Eagles football! I turned the big game on for background noise and to stay abreast of the exciting moments (and the WIN!), and then joined the action beneath the cover of The Silver Linings Playbook. [Read more…] about Must Read Novels About Football to Get You Through Until the Next Season