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Visit Midsummer Books in Fishtown for New Year, New Reads for a giveaway that helps kids discover underrated middle grade and YA books.

Shopping for a teen reader? Explore our YA gift guide for ages 13–18, featuring romance, fantasy, thrillers, graphic novels, gently-loved reads, and analog gifts at Midsummer Books in Fishtown.

Shopping for a middle grade reader ages 9–12? Explore our gift guide of graphic novels, fantasy series, emotional reads, mysteries, and gently-loved books at Midsummer Books in Fishtown.

If you’re shopping for an early reader or young bookworm this season, here are our top picks for gifts that feel fun, empowering, and full of imagination.

A guide to some of the best analog gifts for preschoolers at Midsummer Books in Fishtown: new picture books, winter stories, and premium gently-loved classics for eco-friendly gifting.

You might be doing all the reading, but these bookish picks are key to developing a love of words for the littlest ones in your friend/family circle.

Book bans are rising across the U.S. Midsummer Books in Philadelphia stands for every child’s right to read freely. Learn how to take action locally.

“Find the best October book recommendations for kids & teens! Picture books, early chapter, middle grade & YA picks for spooky and cozy fall reading.”

We’ve added curated new books (20–30%) plus bookish gifts—fidgets, earrings, kits, totes, gift cards, and custom bundles, at our new brick and mortar home with Our Mutual Friend.

Celebrate National Read a Book Day with Midsummer Books at our Philadelphia pop-up in Fishtown! Kids’ bundles, book clubs, and hundreds of children’s books.

September is nearly here. Already I am grabbing my sweatshirt in the mornings as we head out the door for school drop offs. Before you...

Announcing teen and tween book clubs starting fall 2025

Friendship is everything in the tween years. Discover why middle grade books about best friends help kids build empathy, confidence, and strong social skills, plus curated reading picks they’ll love.

Reading should feel like a doorway, not a chore list. Get your kid hooked on books with these tips by age.

Ok this is a personal one for me. I loved Little Women so much . I saw myself as Jo (I mean, who didn't?) She was captivating and...

If your tween likes a lough-out-loud caper, we’ve got you covered. Check out our recommendations for big mysteries solved by seriously smart kids.

A dream takes shape Right now, Midsummer Books exists in that magical space between dream and reality - where every pop-up book sale,...

Middle grade books are the heart of childhood storytelling and imagination. Discover what makes them so special.