The War of the End of the World
The best contemporary fiction of any era provides some insight into the moment of its creation, possessing a specificzeitgeist, or peering through a particular weltanschauung. In the ink or ribbon or … Continued
Ordinary Victories
With Ordinary Victories and its concluding volume, Ordinary Victories: What is Precious, Manu Larcenet describes the common state of humanity in our contemporary moment. Ordinary Victories is a primeval and … Continued
Burning Valley
Burning Valley is perhaps the most political novel of Southwestern Pennsylvania ever written. Published in 1953, the book is set in the depths of a hollow on the outskirts of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, in the years … Continued
August Wilson’s Pittsburgh
At a performance of any one of the ten plays in August Wilson’s “Century Cycle” (also known as his “Pittsburgh Cycle”), the experience of the African American community in the … Continued
Everything I never told you
A story about an unsolved crime, a family tragedy and a moving portait of a mixed race family living in small-town America.
The Turner House
Part historical fiction, part family drama, and all heart – The Turner House tells the story of a family’s fifty years in Detroit.
Two Wheels in Film
The library carries all sorts of books about the bicycle—books on bike culture, history, repair, and even fiction centering largely on the will to pedal. We also have movies about biking, and I’ve gathered a few of my favorites here for your perusal here.
The Fireman by Joe Hill
Not in the mood for this summer heat? Be thankful we don’t live in this world – where the Dragonscale plague literally sets humanity ablaze.
Herbal Healing Gardens
Grow and forage your own medicinal herbs. Learn to appreciate and harness the amazing healing powers of the Earth’s incredible plant world.
Pogue’s Basics: Life: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (That No One Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying Your Day
Both of these books by David Pogue are filled with fun life hacks!