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What better way to distract from election anxiety than with donuts and new books!! Stop by all day Tuesday (while suppli...
11/01/2026

What better way to distract from election anxiety than with donuts and new books!! Stop by all day Tuesday (while supplies last!) for sprinkle donuts, activities, and the latest Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid books!!!

Got a story that won’t leave you alone? A character who keeps showing up in your head? A novel you’ve been meaning to wr...
10/25/2026

Got a story that won’t leave you alone? A character who keeps showing up in your head? A novel you’ve been meaning to write for approximately… forever?
Let’s get those words on the page!

We’re welcoming award-winning YA author Kim Purcell to Midsummer Books for YA in 100 Days, a hands-on writing workshop for both teens with stories to tell and adults writing for a teen audience.

Whether you’re dreaming up your very first novel or trying to finally make some progress on that manuscript, Kim will help you develop an authentic YA voice, build a compelling main character, and figure out what happens next.

You’ll leave with:
- A story premise and a main character, An opening scene to get you started, a100-day plan to help you finish your draft - plus a copy of Write a Novel in 100 Days to keep the momentum going!

Kim brings an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults and 25 years of teaching experience to this workshop, so come ready to learn, write, and give that story of yours a little attention.

📅 Saturday, November 14 | 3–4:30 PM
📍 Midsummer Books, 1219 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia
🎟️ $18, including your copy of Write a Novel in 100 Days

For teens and adults (ages 15+) who are ready to turn that someday, I’ll write a book into day one.

Sign up through the link in our bio!

A little Friday fun hitting the shelves- apparently we needed quite the Stuart Gibbs restock!!
10/23/2026

A little Friday fun hitting the shelves- apparently we needed quite the Stuart Gibbs restock!!

For monster hunters, curious investigators, and readers who like their mysteries with a supernatural twist.For readers w...
10/20/2026

For monster hunters, curious investigators, and readers who like their mysteries with a supernatural twist.

For readers who want to know what happens when a vacation goes horribly wrong.

A wonderfully weird book for readers drawn to a combination of macabre and slightly ridiculous

If you like scary movies and always thought it would be cool to find out what is happening at that creepy mansion down the street.

This is a survival story that takes place as an unsettling wilderness, and the creeping realization that surviving might be more difficult than you think

This one is for those who live offbeat humor, unexpected super powers and celebrating what makes you different.

A great ghostly series full of friendship perfect for spooky season

This one is for the brave readers who like genuinely eerie stories and creatures

This sci-fi debut is for the ones who are not afraid to not conform.

We are so excited to add two local zines to the shop this week! Wednesday Night Rides who also host a bi-weekly social b...
10/16/2026

We are so excited to add two local zines to the shop this week! Wednesday Night Rides who also host a bi-weekly social bike ride (hence the amazing map details) as well as What the Nut, the perfect zine for kids aged 5-9! Limited copies are available!

10/15/2026

Our Wilderlore Book Club just wrapped up book 1: The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody. It was so cool because for some of these kids it was their first full non-graphic novel and they absolutely loved this story!! Our book club met four times to discuss the plot and the characters and the twists and turns that came along with it. Now we’re extending an invite to see if anyone else wants to join us for book two. We’re going to take a two- week break to let everybody catch up, including some of our current book club members, and then we will begin book two on Tuesday, November 3, at 5 PM. Joining a simple just come to the shop and get a copy of the book or go to MidsummerBooks.com/events

10/11/2026

Ever had an idea for a picture book and wondered what you’d actually do with it? 📚
Join us on Thursday, October 15, for Picture Book Writing 101 with Philadelphia writer Kristen Rashid!
Whether you have a story idea scribbled in a notebook, a manuscript gathering dust, or absolutely no idea where to begin, this evening is for you. Kristen will walk us through the basics of picture book writing, share what she’s learned on her own publishing journey, and leave plenty of time for questions.
No writing or publishing experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity!
One small favor before you come: We’d love for you to fill out our short survey so Kristen can hear what you’re curious about and what you’d like to learn. Your questions will help shape the conversation, so don’t be shy!
Thursday, October 15 | 7–8:30 PM
Hosted by Midsummer Books inside Our Mutual Friend at 1219 Frankford Ave
RSVP and fill out the survey in our link in bio/stories

10/10/2026

If your reader likes stories full of thrills and chills, we’ve got some fresh picks!

Just a small sampling of some restocks and new titles hitting the shelves today!
10/08/2026

Just a small sampling of some restocks and new titles hitting the shelves today!

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Philadelphia, VA
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