Booklight PA to Discuss Gov. Shapiro's Memoir with Top Pa. Journalists

Spotlight PA's book club event will feature in-depth analysis of the governor's new book on February 17.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 9:15pm

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As part of Spotlight PA's Booklight PA book club, investigative reporters Angela Couloumbis, Stephen Caruso, and the Philadelphia Inquirer's Gillian McGoldrick will discuss and analyze Gov. Josh Shapiro's new memoir "Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service" on February 17. The event is hosted in partnership with East Passyunk's A Novel Idea bookstore.

Why it matters

Shapiro's memoir provides insight into the governor's background, values, and approach to public service at a time when he is launching another bid for the governorship. The Booklight PA event allows readers to engage with veteran political journalists and gain a deeper understanding of Shapiro's life and career.

The details

The Booklight PA event on February 17 will feature an in-depth discussion and analysis of Shapiro's memoir by Spotlight PA investigative reporters Angela Couloumbis and Stephen Caruso, as well as Gillian McGoldrick from the Philadelphia Inquirer. The event is hosted in partnership with A Novel Idea, a community-focused bookstore in East Passyunk, Philadelphia.

  • The Booklight PA event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • Shapiro's memoir "Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service" was recently published by HarperCollins.

The players

Josh Shapiro

The current governor of Pennsylvania who is launching another bid for the governorship. He has recently published a memoir titled "Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service".

Angela Couloumbis

An investigative reporter with Spotlight PA who will be discussing and analyzing Shapiro's memoir at the Booklight PA event.

Stephen Caruso

An investigative reporter with Spotlight PA who will be discussing and analyzing Shapiro's memoir at the Booklight PA event.

Gillian McGoldrick

A reporter with the Philadelphia Inquirer who will be discussing and analyzing Shapiro's memoir at the Booklight PA event.

Alexander Schneider and Christina Rosso-Schneider

The owners of A Novel Idea, the community-minded bookstore and event space in East Passyunk, Philadelphia, that is hosting the Booklight PA event.

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What’s next

Readers can register and submit questions for the Booklight PA event featuring the discussion of Gov. Shapiro's memoir on February 17.

The takeaway

The Booklight PA event provides an opportunity for readers to engage with veteran political journalists and gain deeper insight into Gov. Shapiro's background, values, and approach to public service at a pivotal moment in his political career.