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The Doylestown Bookshop

"The Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops are locally owned and operated bookstores dedicated to preserving the heritage and traditions of independent bookstore ideals.

Since opening our doors in downtown Doylestown in 1998, we have offered our customers an alternative to the ordinary. We carry an extensive inventory of new books, from classic literature to current bestsellers, and a curated selection of gifts, cards, toys and much more. Our staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and looking forward to helping you choose the perfect book for you or your family.

Both bookstores were sold again in September 2023 to long-time Bucks County residents and business owners Lauren & Damian Ford.

We opened our second store, the Lahaska Bookshop, in September 2017. The Lahaska Bookshop is located in Peddler's Village and is dedicated to providing the same customer service and wide selection of books that the Doylestown Bookshop provides.

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Upcoming Events

Nov2
Author EventFictionDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Omar Tyree // TOUCHDOWN IN BRAZIL

6:00 PM • Monday, November 2, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming award-winning author Omar Tyree as he discusses and signs his new book, Touchdown in Brazil, at The Doylestown Bookshop on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at 6:00pm. This event is free to attend, and no ticket is required. About the Book: Amid the landmark NFL game in the electric city of São Paulo, Brazil, three very different family men cross paths and find that when it comes to what matters most, cultural differences melt away in this insightful, transporting, multi-cultural drama from New York Times bestselling, NAACP Image Award-winning author Omar Tyree.It’s a long way from South Philly, but there’s no way die-hard Eagles fan and amateur sports bettor Tony Costa is going to pass up seeing his team play the Green Bay Packers in South America’s first-ever NFL game. Forget concerns about wildfires and gang violence, Tony needs a break from his wife and three kids—and his struggling finances need a win.When it comes to cheeseheads, Packers devotee Arthur Braddock more than qualifies as the manager of a Wisconsin cheese factory warehouse. The game provides a wonderful chance to travel with his family—including his 11-year-old daughter, who’s become passionate about American flag football.In São Paulo, the game promises great business for Mario Gabriel Santos da Silva and his wife, who own a sports bar and restaurant. But he’s most excited to show his10-year-old son, already a lightning-fast flag football player, what NFL football actually looks like from the stands.As the main event approaches, the men bond over shared meals and anticipation. Game day is epic, a drama-filled battle to the very last second. But Tony is waging an internal battle as well. The only man who’s left his family behind, Tony can’t help envying the bond between the others. And as he reflects on their perspectives, he begins to understand what winning really means . . .Uplifting and fast-paced, Touchdown in Brazil re-creates the excitement of travel while reminding us of the unifying power of sports and the importance of family ties . . . About Our Guest: Omar Tyree is a New York Times bestselling author, NAACP Image Award-winner, recipient of the Phillis Wheatley Literary Award, journalist, speaker, entrepreneur, and filmmaker. A graduate of Howard University’s School of Communications, he has written more than twenty books with over two million copies in print. He is a popular national speaker who has been honored by the City Council of Philadelphia for his work in urban literacy. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Nov4
WorkshopDoylestown, PA

The Writers' Connection

6:00 PM • Wednesday, November 4, 2026The Doylestown Bookshop$11.49

The Doylestown Bookshop is excited to announce a new series: The Writers' Connection, a monthly "speed-dating for writers" event. These workshops will be led by local author Philip William Stover, a.k.a. Georgie Kain. Join us for our second event on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 6:00pm. Looking for a writing partner who you click with? Join us for an evening of literary speed dating. We'll kick things off with a quick lesson on a simple, effective feedback technique so everyone's speaking the same language. Then rapid-fire rotating rounds of reading, giving, and getting feedback with fellow writers in the room. Fast connections, fresh perspectives, and maybe an introduction to a future critique partner. This is a ticketed event with limited capacity. Tickets include general admission only. The event leader's books will be available for sale. Writing is a solitary practice, but our words require an audience. To understand how our work truly lands, we need a clear, authentic mirror—not a critic. The Writer's Connection is intentionally structured to provide rapid, non-judgmental feedback and a space for genuine connection. It works like speed dating. I'll start with a brief explanation of the workshop technique we will agree to use. Then you'll read a short piece to a few different people and receive very structured feedback. You'll also participate as a responder. Everyone will be in both roles. Schedule 6:00–6:15 | Welcome & Method: Brief introduction to this month's feedback technique. 6:15–6:35 | Round 1: 20-minute paired reading and reflection. (includes a 1-minute transition) 6:35–6:55 | Round 2: 20-minute paired reflection (includes a 1-minute transition). 6:55–7:15 | Round 3: 20-minute paired reflection (includes a 1-minute transition). 7:15–7:30 | Wrap-Up: Group reflections and closing connection. Format During each 20-minute round, you will read your work aloud for up to 5 minutes. Your partner will provide you with structured feedback based on the technique we learned this month. Then, you swap roles. There are no critiques, judgments, or fixes offered—just clear, restorative reflection. What to Bring The Excerpt: Any genre, any stage of completion. The Limit: Strictly 600 to 650 words maximum (this ensures the reading remains under 5 minutes). The Copies: Bring five printed copies so your partners can follow along and physically map the energy on the page. About our Guest: Philip William Stover is the author of The Problem with Perfect, also from Hera, as well as The Hideaway Inn, The Beautiful Things Shoppe, and There Galapagos My Heart. He lives on the Upper Eastside in New York City and in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He has an MFA in writing and is a professor in Global Liberal Studies at New York University. He grew up tearing the covers off the romance novels he devoured so he wouldn't get teased at school. Now he enjoys traveling the world with his husband of over twenty years and would never consider defacing any of the books he loves.Georgie Kain collects vintage paint-by-numbers, well-read copies of Jane Austen and Jackie Collins novels, and brownie recipes. When he was fifteen, he won an award for a short story about a male stripper who crashes a neighborhood Tupperware party. Since then, he has written everything from epically long grocery lists to ad copy for antique rugs, but this book is a fresh start, and he hopes it finds its way to you.

Nov7
Author EventHorrorDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Dani Cessna // GHOST ORCHID

1:00 PM • Saturday, November 7, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming debut author Dani Cessna as she discusses and signs her book, Ghost Orchid at The Doylestown Bookshop on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at 1:00pm. She will be in conversation with author Nicole M. Wolverton. This event is free to attend, and no ticket is required. About the Book: Deep in the swamps of Florida, a grieving park ranger forms a friendship with a mysterious recluse--and uncovers long-rumored secrets about a plant that raises the dead.Once ambitious and spontaneous, all park ranger Miranda wants after losing her best friend is stillness. Her new job at Everglades National Park and the rekindled connection with an old flame offer some stability and comfort. But everything changes after a rash decision brings her face-to-face with the so-called swamp witch.In Estelle, Miranda finds an unexpected friendship. The old woman is feisty, independent, and extraordinarily green-thumbed. Plants, Estelle tells her, have a language of their own. Miranda learns to listen to the whispers of peace lilies and desert roses, and witnesses their uncanny power to heal or reveal hidden truths.But a hurricane brews off the coast, and tensions rise. Rumors spread about Estelle's abilities, including her knowledge of the rare ghost orchid said to resurrect the dead--bringing the most dangerous kind of grief to Estelle's doorstep.In the lush Everglades, the swamp can grow, transform--or destroy. Miranda discovers that true growth means releasing the grief that keeps us rootbound. And somewhere, in the tangled heart of the swamp, the ghost orchid waits. About Our Guests: Dani Cessna grew up roaming the woods and nature-journaling in tree stands. A park ranger and naturalist for eighteen years, she has lived in five states and worked at six different national parks. She wages a war against endometriosis every day but never lets it stand between her and the next book or next adventure. She currently resides in the Poconos of Pennsylvania with her best friend, two dogs, three cats, thirty or so koi, two American eels, and an indeterminate number of snapping turtles, depending on when the eggs in her sunroom hatch. Nicole Wolverton is the author of the psychological thriller The Trajectory of Dreams (March 2013, Bitingduck Press). Her short fiction has appeared in Black Heart Magazine, The Molotov Cocktail, and Penduline, among others. She writes adult and young adult fiction. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband, two cats, and a dog. She is a freelance writer and editor, and she enjoys running and outrigger canoeing.

Nov8
Book SigningDoylestown, PA

Lahaska: Local Author Expo

1:00 PM • Sunday, November 8, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us on Sunday November 8, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 PM for the Lahaska Bookshop's Local Author Expo, where we will showcase a variety of authors from our community. We are very excited to be able to expand our Local Author Expo into our Lahaska store as well as Doylestown, to be able to accommodate more local authors and to celebrate authors who are local to the Lahaska area but are not necessarily Pennsylvania residents. Participating Authors: Randee Dawn, Amanda Casile, and Barry Morgenstein About the Local Author Expo:This event began as the Local Author Spotlight at the Doylestown Bookshop and hosts authors from several genres for a large group book signing event in our store. The Doylestown Bookshop believes everyone’s voice should be heard, whether with a small publisher, self-published, or with larger or more traditional publishers. We have re-branded this event as the Doylestown Bookshop's Local Author Expo because it has grown in quality and quantity over the years. Interested in participating in a future Local Author Expo? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/J48DCjVmzg6JSud39 or email events@doylestownbookshop.com with your name, book title, ISBN, and publisher as applicable, to be added to the waitlist. Please note: The Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops are committed to celebrating work that reflects human creativity, knowledge, and expertise. In keeping with that commitment, our Local Author Expo events will not sell or promote books or art created by artificial intelligence (AI), either partially or wholly. The Doylestown and Lahaska Bookshops reserve the right to reject any work suspected of utilizing AI in its creation at any time before or during the day of the event. About the Books: Tune in Tomorrow Tune in Tomorrow is a funny, pop-culture fantasy about a reality TV show run by magical creatures, for the enjoyment of magical creatures -- but starring humans! Starr is an aspiring (human) actress cast on the fantastical series who runs afoul of local diva Fiona, who will do anything to be upstaged. Anything! We Interrupt This Program We Interrupt This Program focuses on a magical, fairy-created town full of humans ... where they film cozy mysteries starring the citizens! Or, at least they did before the Muses showed up on a "gal-cation" and everything started to fall apart... (We Interrupt takes place in the same Tune-iverse as Tune in Tomorrow, but is a standalone novel.) Broken Trail This trail will break you . . .After criminal psychologist Clara’s divorce shatters her family, she retreats into her work. But, instead of finding comfort there, Clara develops a growing obsession with one patient, a young woman accused of murdering her boyfriend on a remote hiking trail.Desperate to discover what happened and to mend the bonds between her and her estranged daughters, Clara makes an ill-fated decision: to hike that very same trail, with her family in tow. Once they hit the trail, however, violent visions plague her dreams, and when a close encounter with a mysterious presence splits them apart, what began as a family bonding trip becomes a battle for survival. Clara must confront her own demons and the thing that prowls the forest to find her family and get them out alive before the forest claims them all, for good. Rock & Soul: Portraits by Barry Morgenstein Rock & Soul: Portraits by Barry Morgenstein offers a backstage pass to music history through powerful portraits of icons including Michael Jackson, Elton John, Whitney Houston, Steven Tyler, Chuck Berry, Paul McCartney and so many more. Spanning decades of Barry’s career, this striking coffee table book captures the raw emotion, unforgettable personalities, and electric spirt of the artists who defined generations. About the Authors: Randee Dawn is the bestselling author of the "funny as hell" pop culture fantasy novels Tune in Tomorrow and We Interrupt This Program. She's also the author of the dark Celtic musical fantasies The Only Song Worth Singing and Leave No Trace. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies, and she is the co-author of The Law & Order: SVU Unofficial Companion. She also hosts a course called How to Be Interviewed through Creative Coaching Partners, and curates and hosts a monthly reading series called Brooklyn Books & Booze. A veteran entertainment journalist for The LA Times, Variety and Today.com, Randee lives in Brooklyn. Amanda Casile is a writer and speech pathologist living in suburbia with her partner, two (nice) kids and one (naughty) cat. When not writing or teaching kids to talk, she can usually be found listening to Kpop, training for half marathons, or wandering the woods looking for ghosts. Her short stories have appeared in anthologies from Quill and Crow, Eerie River Press, Bag of Bones Press, and Flame Tree Publishing, and her debut novel, Broken Trail, released December 2025 from CamCat Books. She has an upcoming Arctic Horror novel set for release in October 2027 from Blackstone Publishing. Barry Morgenstein is a renowned portrait photographer with decades of experience behind music, entertainment, and media. Known for his raw yet polished style, his work has appeared in national magazines, on album covers, and on book jackets. Barry’s studio is based in New York City, where he creates authentic portraits that reflect his passion for storytelling and reveals the person behind the lens.

Nov10
Author EventSportsDoylestown, PA

Going the Distance: The Ultimate Rocky Launch Party

6:30 PM • Tuesday, November 10, 2026The Doylestown Bookshop$34.38

Join the Doylestown Bookshop in attending Going the Distance: The Ultimate Rocky Launch Party featuring author and sports columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer Mike Sielski, who will discuss his newest book, Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky, with anchor and host on Fox 29, Jamie Apody, on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 pm. Our friends from The Monkey's Uncle will be on-site offering Rocky-themed merch, and the Hops/Scotch mobile bar will have themed drinks available for purchase. This is a ticketed event. Each ticket includes admission for one person and a hardcover copy of Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky. About the book: A love letter to the city of Philadelphia, and the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky.The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary. Rocky turns 50, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film’s making, the factors that drove Sylvester Stallone to write and star in it, and its everlasting emotional connection to Philadelphia and to people around the world.Armed with his intimate knowledge of Philadelphia’s texture, culture, and history, Sielski strips away the myths about Rocky, traces how and why it came to be made, and reveals fresh details and anecdotes that will surprise even the film's biggest fans. Through extensive research and exclusive insights from some of the movie's legendary collaborators – including producer Irwin Winkler and composer Bill Conti, among others –Sielski will tell Rocky’s story in a completely new way, showing Stallone’s rise from an aimless kid to an ambitious artist, one who was willing to do whatever he had to do to succeed in Hollywood.Going the Distance will deliver the unfiltered origin story behind one of the most inspirational films of all time. This is more than a book about a movie. It’s a dramatic and fascinating ride all its own. About our guests: Mike Sielski is the author of five books, including Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of ROCKY and The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality. A co-host on Sports Radio 94 WIP, he has been a sports columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Inquirer.com since 2013 and was formerly a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. His work has been anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing and The Year’s Best Sports Writing, and over his career he has been honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, and the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. He lives in Doylestown with his wife and two sons. Now an anchor and host on Fox 29, Jamie Apody became one of the most recognizable faces and voices in Philadelphia during her 18 years as a reporter and anchor for “Action News” on 6 ABC. She covered the Phillies’ World Series victory in 2008, the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory in 2018, and two national championships for the Villanova men’s basketball team. A Los Angeles native, she lives in Plymouth Meeting with her husband, Paul, and their three sons.

Nov11
Author EventHorrorDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Andrew K. Clark w/ Marc Avery // HOLLOW FOLK

6:30 PM • Wednesday, November 11, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming award-winning author Andrew K. Clark as he discusses and signs his new book Hollow Folk, at the Doylestown Bookshop on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, at 6:30 pm. He will be in conversation with local author Marc Avery. This event is free to attend, and no ticket is required. About the Book: The night shift at the Holloway was supposed to be quiet. When grad student Ethan Ray clocks in as night auditor at the aging Holloway mountain resort, he expects paperwork, silence, and a paycheck. Instead, reddish-brown lights bleed across the Appalachian sky. Hard winds whip through the trees without making a sound, and mysterious owl gargoyles come to life.At 3 a.m., every clock stops. Trapped inside with his co-workers, Kal and Teresa, Ethan realizes the hotel isn't just old. It's a boundary. Something ancient has been waiting and is now awake. To escape, they must uncover the Holloway's secrets, even as unexpected love blossoms between Ethan and Teresa. The problem is, the visions haunting each of them carry the same warning: someone in the hotel cannot be trusted. Gothic romance meets Appalachian folk horror, where the mountains are watching and the dark leaves marks. About the Guests: Andrew K. Clark is an award-winning writer from Asheville, NC where his people settled before The Revolutionary War. His debut novel, Where Dark Things Grow, was published by Cowboy Jamboree Press in September of 2024. The sequel, Where Dark Things Rise was released by Quill & Crow Publishing House in the fall of 2025.His next novel, Hollow Folk, will be released on September 29th December 2026 (Quill & Crow). His poetry collection, Jesus in the Trailer was published by Main Street Rag Press. His work has appeared in numerous literary journals. He received his MFA from Converse College. Philadelphia native Marc Avery is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and habitual coffee drinker with a great imagination and an awesome beard. His debut novel, Redemption Lost, is a story of risk, restitution, and retribution. Marc lives in Delaware with his wife and children. When he’s not working or writing his new crime fiction series, you can probably find him at Dunkin’ drinking an iced coffee.

Nov13
Author EventLGBTQDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Wednesdae Reim Ifrach // QUEER EXPRESSIONS

6:30 PM • Friday, November 13, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

We are excited to partner with The Rainbow Room to welcome art therapist and counselor Wednesdae Reim Ifrach to the Doylestown Bookshop on Friday, November 13th, 2026 at 6:30pm. They will be discussing their book Queer Expressions, and the Rainbow Room will be tabling on-site with relevant literature. About the Book: A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connectionQueer Expressions is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living.The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you’re navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation.Inside you’ll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. About Our Guest: Wednesdae is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country’s first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL’s Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client’s identity.

Nov18
Author EventHistorical fictionDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Melanie Benjamin // THE WINDSOR AFFAIR

6:30 PM • Wednesday, November 18, 2026The Doylestown Bookshop$35.50

Join us in welcoming New York Times best-selling author Melanie Benjamin to Doylestown, PA, as she discusses and signs her new book, The Windsor Affair, at The Doylestown Bookshop on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026, at 6:30 pm. This is a ticketed event. Each ticket includes admission for one person and a hardcover copy of The Windsor Affair. DATE: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 at 6:30 pm LOCATION: The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT - HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Doors open at 5:30 pm, and the event will start at 6:30 pm.Each ticket admits one person and includes one hardcover copy of The Windsor Affair. No substitutions.Books will be available for pick-up at the event.The author will sign and personalize books with your first name only, with no messages. She will not be able to sign any posters, bookmarks, scraps of paper, etc...You may bring TWO books from home to be signed by the author in addition to anything purchased in the store during the event.An adult must accompany children under 16.If you cannot attend the event, we will hold your books at the front counter of The Doylestown Bookshop for pick-up. We will do our best to have them signed, but that is not guaranteed. We can hold books for up to two weeks. Any books that have not been picked up or arranged to be shipped by the two-week mark will be donated. Please give us 24 hours post-event to prepare your books for pick-up.Event tickets are non-refundable .About the book:A scandalous affair. A power struggle for the throne. A sensational rivalry between an English queen and an American social climber. In this electrifying novel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue tells the story of the Abdication of Edward VIII—and the two women at the center of it all.“As deliciously dishy as an English cream tea and the royal gossip whispered over it!”—Kate Quinn, author of The Astral LibraryFeuding Windsor brothers and their wives—some things, it seems, never change. The Windsor Affair recreates the cataclysmic events that nearly toppled the monarchy and incited the power struggle between Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Wallis Simpson. Told from the perspective of both women, the novel propels readers into the fabulous world of the debonair Prince of Wales, café society of the 1930s, and the glittering private lives of the Windsors. The first novel to be dedicated to this infamous rivalry, The Windsor Affair brings us all the gossip and intrigue between the two very different—yet perhaps more similar than they would admit—wives of royals.As Queen, Elizabeth would become the symbol of British pluck and courage during World War II and remain a British institution the rest of her long life. Wallis would be forever forced to enact the World’s Greatest Love Story even after it sours, as she goes from being admired to vilified and, ultimately, pitied. Against the backdrop of the Abdication Crisis, World War II, coronations, funerals, births, and deaths, these two women maintain a biting, sharp-tongued feud—until age and the long arm of history bring about a kind of understanding. For the last communication between these bitter rivals was a simple, surprising message: “In friendship, Elizabeth.” About our Guest:Melanie Benjamin is a prize-winning novelist and New York Times bestselling author of California Golden, The Children’s Blizzard, Mistress of the Ritz, The Girls in the Picture, The Swans of Fifth Avenue, The Aviator's Wife, The Autobiography of Mrs.Tom Thumb, and Alice I Have Been.

Nov20
Story TimeHistoryDoylestown, PA

USA250 Storytime Event

11:00 AM • Friday, November 20, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

The Doylestown Bookshop is partnering with The Doylestown Historical Society in 2026 to offer storytelling events for children featuring books about the American Revolution and a craft. Join us Friday, November 20th at 11:00 am as special guest John Miller reads Our Flag Was Still There: The True Story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner by Jessie Hartland. John will be dressed in colonial costume, and the Doylestown Historical Society will lead a windsock-making craft.This event is appropriate for ages 4-8.

Nov21
Author EventSportsDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Mike Sielski & Ray Didinger // GOING THE DISTANCE & LOOK WHAT THE KID WROTE TODAY

6:00 PM • Saturday, November 21, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming local sports writers Mike Sielski and Ray Didinger as they discuss their new books Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky and Look What the Kid Wrote Today: Quotes, Anecdotes, and Other Musings, at the Doylestown Bookshop on Saturday, November 21st, 2026 at 6:00 pm. This event is free to attend, and no ticket is required. About the Books: A love letter to the city of Philadelphia, and the remarkable behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a timeless and beloved piece of American pop culture: Rocky.The greatest underdog story in movie history celebrates its golden anniversary. Rocky turns 50, and in Going the Distance, Mike Sielski delivers the definitive account of the film’s making, the factors that drove Sylvester Stallone to write and star in it, and its everlasting emotional connection to Philadelphia and to people around the world.Armed with his intimate knowledge of Philadelphia’s texture, culture, and history, Sielski strips away the myths about Rocky, traces how and why it came to be made, and reveals fresh details and anecdotes that will surprise even the film's biggest fans. Through extensive research and exclusive insights from some of the movie's legendary collaborators – including producer Irwin Winkler and composer Bill Conti, among others –Sielski will tell Rocky’s story in a completely new way, showing Stallone’s rise from an aimless kid to an ambitious artist, one who was willing to do whatever he had to do to succeed in Hollywood.Going the Distance will deliver the unfiltered origin story behind one of the most inspirational films of all time. This is more than a book about a movie. It’s a dramatic and fascinating ride all its own. When Ray Didinger was a young sports columnist, his proud grandfather would tape his articles on the mirror of his Southwest Philadelphia bar and tell his customers, “Look what the kid wrote today.” That phrase is now the title of Didinger’s latest book, a fond look back on his award-winning career.In Look What the Kid Wrote Today, Didinger reflects on walking the historic Merion golf course with Jack Nicklaus, shooting pool with Mean Joe Greene, touring Foxcatcher Farms with John du Pont and hanging out with Mark Wahlberg on the set of Invincible. He also writes about helping to heal the rift between the Philadelphia Eagles and arguably their greatest player, Chuck Bednarik. It is a story that went untold until now.Didinger takes the reader through the many stages of his fifty-plus years in sports media, from his time as an Emmy Award-winning producer at NFL Films, which involved writing scripts for the likes of Tom Selleck, Gary Busey, and Oscar winner James Coburn. Now a playwright, Didinger also devotes a chapter to the 2025 premiere of his critically acclaimed production Spinner.Candid and insightful, Look What the Kid Wrote Today is Didinger at his best. About the Guests: Mike Sielski is the author of four books, including the bestseller The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality. A columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, he was formerly a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and his work has been anthologized three times in The Best American Sports Writing and The Year’s Best Sports Writing. He lives in Bucks County, Pa., with his wife and two sons. Ray Didinger is a former sports columnist for the Philadelphia Bulletin and Philadelphia Daily News. He was named Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year five times. He won six Emmy Awards as a writer and producer with NFL Films. He has authored or coauthored a dozen books and was the first print journalist inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. Didinger was a talk show host on 94WIP Sports Radio and football analyst for NBC Sports Philadelphia. In 1995, he won the Bill Nunn Award for his long and distinguished reporting on professional football and his name was added to the Writers Honor Roll at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Nov22
Author EventPicture BooksDoylestown, PA

Lahaska: MacKenzie Cadenhead // JINGLE

1:00 PM • Sunday, November 22, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming children's author MacKenzie Cadenhead as she signs Jingle at The Lahaska Bookshop on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. About the Book:Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the story of Jingle, the littlest reindeer who sets out to earn her place on Santa’s team, and shows what’s possible even when the odds (and antlers) are against you.In the magical North Pole, little Jingle has one big dream: to earn her magic bells and fly with Santa’s team. But in a world full of strong and mighty reindeer, Jingle stands out for being... well, small. When the annual Reindeer Games put her to the test, Jingle will need more than speed and strength to succeed—she’ll need heart, hope, and a whole lot of ingenuity.With her loyal pup Holly Jolly by her side, Jingle tackles tinsel-filled tasks and an avalanche of snowy challenges on her way to unwrapping the greatest gift of all: the true meaning of Christmas cheer.From Marvel Comics creator MacKenzie Cadenhead and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan, comes a festive tale that's a sleighful of holiday magic. Jingle's journey reminds readers that sometimes, the best presents come in unexpected packages. About our Guest:MacKenzie Cadenhead is a children’s and comic book author, whose stories about unexpected heroes blend adventure with humor and heart. She was an editor at Marvel comics before turning her attention to writing for young readers full time. Her books include Sally’s Bones, Marvel Mutts, and the Marvel Super Hero Adventures series. Jingle is MacKenzie’s debut picture book.

Nov22
Book SigningDoylestown, PA

Lahaska: Bob Richter // VISIONS OF A VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

3:00 PM • Sunday, November 22, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming author and TV personality Bob Richter at The Lahaska Bookshop on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, where he will be signing copies of his book Visions of a Very Vintage Christmas as part of Peddler's Village's Holiday Kickoff Weekend. This a signing only; there will not be a book talk. This event is free to attend and does not require registration. About the Book:Bring the magic of a very vintage Christmas to every room in your home.Creating your own vision of holiday decorating and celebrating is personal and meaningful. Author Bob Richter cultivates a "Christmas Consciousness" that he keeps all year long on visits to auctions and flea markets, collecting elements of holiday decor that are rich in history and sentimentality. After laying the foundation for the world of vintage ornaments, lights, and decorations in A Very Vintage Christmas, Richter will share with readers his secrets to decorating and celebrating every space in your home in Visions of a Very Vintage Christmas. Take a tour of the house and go room by room, learning how to bring holiday nostalgia to every corner. Keep the spirit alive with traditions, decor, recipes, and more. Enjoy beautiful, cozy scenes from all around the house. About our Guest:Known to fans as "The Designer" and breakout star of the PBS series Market Warriors, Bob Richter uses his personality and expertise to find treasures and strike deals at flea markets all over the country. In addition, Bob hosted Flea Market Minute and Minute Makeover. Bob is also the author of A Very Vintage Christmas, Vintage Living and A Very Vintage Holiday. As America’s Vintage Lifestyle Expert and a Holiday Expert Bob makes frequent appearances on Good Morning America and The Hallmark Channel and is featured in many print & online media outlets from The New York Times to Country Living. For Bob’s comprehensive media coverage, visit www.richterdesign.net , www.averyvintagechristmas.com and www.averyvintageholiday.com For Bob’s daily vintage adventures, visit his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bob_richter/

Nov28
Author EventTrue CrimeDoylestown, PA

Doylestown: Carla Conti // THE JACKLIGHTER (SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY)

1:00 PM • Saturday, November 28, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Join us in welcoming author Carla Conti at The Doylestown Bookshop on Saturday, November 28th, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m, as part of Doylestown's Small Business Saturday, where she will be signing copies of her book The Jacklighter. This a signing only; there will not be a book talk. This event is free to attend and does not require registration. About the Book: In 1976, attorney Martin Dillon went hunting in the Pennsylvania woods with his best friend-and never came home.Officials called it a tragic skeet-shooting accident. But when the only witness was Dr. Stephen Scher, the man having an affair with Martin's wife, the Dillon family refused to believe it. Then Scher did the unthinkable: he married the widow and raised her children as his own, living a stolen life for 20 years-until Martin's body was exhumed.Some secrets never stay buried.In The Jacklighter, journalist-turned-true crime author Carla Conti reconstructs the decades-long quest to understand what happened in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains: the early missteps, the evidence that reopened the case, the witnesses, two trials, and the aftermath. She also uncovers a murder confession that never reached either jury-and the reasons it remained hidden.With unique access to hometown victims and key witnesses, Conti reveals how one shotgun blast shattered multiple lives and tested whether justice can survive when everyone in town thinks they know the truth.From the award-winning author of Chained Birds: A Crimemoir. About our Guest: Carla Conti is a journalist-turned-true crime author and founder of Crimemoir Press. Her second book, THE JACKLIGHTER: Murder, Betrayal, and Justice in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains, reconstructs the decades-long fight to understand a 1976 hunting-camp death ruled an accident - and uncovers a murder confession that never reached either jury. Her debut, CHAINED BIRDS: A CRIMEMOIR, is a decorated true crime memoir of corruption, gang violence, and the fight for justice inside America's federal prison system. It won a host of 2025 True Crime prizes, including Best Crimemoir from AudioBookReviewer.com for Carla's own audiobook narration. Carla serves as a conference speaker and panelist, and gives workshops on nonfiction writing and the ethics of true crime storytelling. She writes about her books, the true crime genre, and indie publishing life on her blog and Substack, and publishes through her own imprint, Crimemoir Press. Carla lives near Philadelphia with her husband, who supports her true crime habit. You can read more about Carla on her blog and sign up for her free newsletter: Blog - https: //carlajeanconti.com Substack - https: //carlaconti.substack.com/

Nov29
ReadingDoylestown, PA

Lahaska: Vintage Book Sale

11:00 AM • Sunday, November 29, 2026The Doylestown BookshopFree

Gene Tutwiler will be at the Lahaska Bookshop on Sunday, November 29th, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM to sell copies of vintage and rare books from his personal collection.About Gene:When Dr. Gene Tutwiler, Ph.D., retired from a nearly 40-year career in the biopharmaceutical industry, he turned his love of reading into acquiring antiquarian and modern first editions, which he felt were important and collectible. Occasionally, he offers some of his massive collection for others to enjoy. View his website for more info: https://www.tutstomes.com/

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