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Connecting through story.
booked. hosts public and private community events, including local author readings, book signings, author’s tables, book clubs, and more.
Contact us to book your next event with us.
![Book Launch: When You’re Ready by Kareem Rosser](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1738960830747-FOWT1JRIXPIM5LQY2L60/Kareem+Rosser.png)
Book Launch: When You’re Ready by Kareem Rosser
Join us for the launch of Kareem Rosser’s upcoming book When You’re Ready on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30 PM!
![Author’s Event: Eileen McCafferty DiFranco](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1738962871535-LMPC5ZHIEV8O6J9H4URV/Eileen+McCafferty+DiFranco.png)
Author’s Event: Eileen McCafferty DiFranco
Join us for a signing with Eileen McCafferty DiFranco for her book The Cost of Sainthood on Saturday, February 22nd from 12:00-2:00 PM!
![Author’s Event: Wendy Horwitz](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1738961912227-IYT4WM8T14QDZSO67DZ5/Wendy+Horwitz.png)
Author’s Event: Wendy Horwitz
Wendy Horwitz joins us to celebrate her book Milkweed and Honey: A Memoir in Ritual Moments on Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 PM.
![POSTPONED: Book Launch Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1738175379385-48F7Z8051Q3BX8U6NGCY/Deliberately+Different+Long+Banner.png)
POSTPONED: Book Launch Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander
Join us for cocktails and conversation to celebrate the launch of Deliberately Different on February 6 from 5:30-7:00 pm!
![Author Event: Jane Costello in Conversation with Jo Piazza and Betty Corrello](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1737052583057-7FSX0OKE17Z2ZO28JZI0/Jane+Costello+Event-2.png)
Author Event: Jane Costello in Conversation with Jo Piazza and Betty Corrello
Join us for cocktails and conversation with authors Jane Costello, Jo Piazza, and Betty Corrello to celebrate the release of Jane's book!
![Book Launch: Emily Greenberg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1736025301154-JHLAKMX1409MZSE75PBN/booked+10.9+%283%29.png)
Book Launch: Emily Greenberg
Join us for the launch of the satirical and clever new collection of stories Alternative Facts by Emily Greenberg.
![Book Launch: SJ Russell](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1736806413822-EZ9RXUYGE1MFLGSDBET6/Copy+of+booked+9.14.png)
Book Launch: SJ Russell
Join us in the shop for the launch of new graphic novel Midnight “Don’t Judge Me” Ruiz, written by local author and animal lover SJ Russell with illustrations by Anne Kosazalka.
![Author Event: Dr. George Spaeth](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729892481993-IR2AJQY550AAMLH4XU43/booked+10.13+%281%29.png)
Author Event: Dr. George Spaeth
Join local multi-creative and ophthalmologist Dr. George L. Spaeth as he reads from his poetry chapbook Hope for Awareness.
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Winter Closure
We will be closed for a winter break January 5-13, reopening on Tuesday, January 14!
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![Holiday Hours: Closing Early](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1730057663937-MSGHSNJ9PL2WZJYU2JQJ/holiday.png)
![Book Signing: Bill Konstant & Glenn Mason](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1733190118585-5E8S236SDNIGWKQ3PLTF/booked+11.11+%282%29.png)
Book Signing: Bill Konstant & Glenn Mason
Stop in the shop during Stag & Doe to get a signed copy of this beautiful new coffee-table book Jewel of the Wissahickon by Bill Konstant and Glenn Mason - a perfect holiday gift!
![Stag & Doe in Chestnut Hill](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1730057084612-L33WFGK0PEPJPSGPR495/CH_SD23_social_FBevent-1536x804.jpg)
Stag & Doe in Chestnut Hill
Join us for extended shopping hours Wednesdays in December!
![Book Signing: Richard Lyntton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1733190827089-E342L258CU8MP63K1JT8/booked+11.11+%284%29.png)
Book Signing: Richard Lyntton
Join local author and favorite guest Richard Lyntton in the shop as he signs books from his Deception Series, perfect for fans of John Le Carré and Robert Ludlum!
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Stag & Doe in Chestnut Hill
Join us for extended shopping hours Wednesdays in December!
![Book Signing: Renée Bess](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1731449043818-YOCM34ZYF2ZDZRX0RX8H/booked+11.15.jpg)
Book Signing: Renée Bess
Join local author Renée Bess as she signs her historical fiction book Her Last Secret.
![Stag & Doe in Chestnut Hill](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1730057084612-L33WFGK0PEPJPSGPR495/CH_SD23_social_FBevent-1536x804.jpg)
Stag & Doe in Chestnut Hill
Join us for extended shopping hours Wednesdays in December!
![Book Signing: Bill Konstant & Glenn Mason](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1733190118585-5E8S236SDNIGWKQ3PLTF/booked+11.11+%282%29.png)
Book Signing: Bill Konstant & Glenn Mason
Stop in the shop during Stag & Doe to get a signed copy of this beautiful new coffee-table book Jewel of the Wissahickon by Bill Konstant and Glenn Mason - a perfect holiday gift!
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![Thanksgiving Closure](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729893769538-H0G2JMG6IAW2NWNT279B/Thanksgiving.png)
![Book Signing: Jana Marie Rose](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1732315740153-JM9FWNT5K7Z1A9I3JF2N/booked+11.15+%281%29.png)
Book Signing: Jana Marie Rose
Join us for a book signing with local author Jana Marie Rose!
![POSTPONED Author Event: Alvina Peat](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729893434219-2NAM6HAYJJPW4J4QYZA4/booked+11.20.png)
POSTPONED Author Event: Alvina Peat
Are you ready to build your confidence to pursue your desired professional life? Then join us at booked. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., as we discuss the barriers that often get in the way of grabbing the next rung on our career ladder. Author Alvina Peat will share the secrets of a more empowered professional life. She will also be available to speak with individuals one-on-one after the event.
At the end of the event, Alvina will sign her book Take Control Of Your Career—Do What You Desire, Dare, and Deserve to Do.
![Children's Book Signing: If Otis Was Potus](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1731448393312-NLHKL5VK79QYKCV5B97Q/booked+11.11.jpg)
Children's Book Signing: If Otis Was Potus
Join children’s author Slater Harry as they sign their book If Otis Was Potus!
![Book Signing: Dr. Catherine Gilstein](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729893157082-2INCWSS0GFL89HGJIHR6/booked+11.15.png)
Book Signing: Dr. Catherine Gilstein
Join local Chestnut Hill College professor Dr. Catherine Gilstein as she signs her new book You’re 18! Now What?
![Author Event: Chip Leighton](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729892878600-WYZJ3OISZHJCGMTI7BWV/booked+11.11+%281%29.png)
Author Event: Chip Leighton
Join the TikTok creator of “Texts from my College Freshman” Chip Leighton as he reads from his new collection What Time Is Noon?: Hilarious Texts, Ridiculous Feedback, and Not-So-Subtle Advice from Teenagers.
![Book Signing: Dr. Ala Stanford](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729892159559-JJMETOZ11I1FUP7YEGJY/booked+11.2.png)
Book Signing: Dr. Ala Stanford
Join us for a book signing with Dr. Ala Stanford, surgeon and founder of the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium, of TAKE CARE OF THEM LIKE MY OWN, a memoir and roadmap for fixing health inequities and healing communities.
![Author Event: Rochelle Abrams Fellman](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1727544219286-L8DD6OBFPZ6SWY6LYTF4/booked+10.30.png)
Author Event: Rochelle Abrams Fellman
Join Philadelphia native Rochelle Abrams Fellman as she recounts her early life in South Philadelphia.
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Halloween on the Hill
Make booked. one of your stops for treats during this year's Halloween on the Hill!
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![Book Signing: Cheryl Cantafio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6176a2a82688fb1e02dd0770/1729605303136-DTU1FFAFVEIOOXNK0VRF/booked+10.12+%282%29.png)
Book Signing: Cheryl Cantafio
Join author Cheryl Cantafio as she signs her new book A Place No Flowers Grow!