Female Friendships in Fiction

March is Women’s History Month. What better way to celebrate than by checking out these great books – new and old – that highlight the strength, complexity, and enduring power of female friendship?


The American Dream

That old saying “you can choose your friends but not your family” perfectly describes the experiences of J.D. Vance and the struggles of his family in the Rust Belt region in Hillbilly Elegy.


The Beginning of a Revolution

The first in a trilogy, Pierce Brown uses Red Rising as a fantastic starting point for Darrow’s journey towards breaking the rules, changing expectations, and starting a revolution.




“Me Time” Tunes

If you need a break, and you enjoy innovative new sounds, nods to nostalgic jazz, and flawless, soulful vocals, this assortment of albums is just for you.


Once a Gunrunner, Now Heir to an Empire

There’s only one type of princess character I’m ever drawn to—the reluctant and/or rebellious one. Behind the Throne, the first in a new trilogy by K.B. Wagers, delivers the best reluctant princess adventure I’ve read in a long time.


Star Trek: The Original Series

In an era when humans are poised on the edge of forever, Star Trek: The Original Series offers timeless lessons for our exploratory species.


Local Authors

Our region is blessed with an abundance of local authors. Their books range from Children’s Fiction to YA Science Fiction to Adult Nonfiction. Nine local authors will gather on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at CLP Beechview. The Book & Author Fair will run from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Come and meet these remarkable folks and learn about their paths to publication. Three of the authors are highlighted here.