Seen in Pittsburgh!
Keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming author visits and take advantage of these occasions to find your new favorite writer.
Pittsburgh’s Black History in Baseball
Here we are, in the deepest part of winter. To my mind, that means it’s the perfect time to imagine that it’s a warm, sunny spring day, and I’m sitting … Continued
Science > Boredom
Get your curiosity on with some amazing (and amazingly simple) science experiments you can do at home!
Fresh Start
Some helpful books for decluttering and simplifying for the new year.
Hidden History of Pittsburgh
If you are a “yinzer” that loves history, Hidden History of Pittsburgh is the book for you.
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey
One morning, 37 year old neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had the misfortune of witnessing a massive stroke from the inside. This book isn’t just an educated but highly readable description of her illness and recovery; it’s also an attempt to share the philosophical insights she gained along the way.
Classic Cookies with Modern Twists
If you’re looking to put a small twist on your cookie table, check out this collection of recipes.
But What If We’re Wrong?
In this mind-bending read, Chuck Klosterman looks at our contemporary world as if it were in the distant past and asks which aspects of our culture and ideology will survive.
Gifts, Upcycle, No-Sew, Low-Sew
Not a sewer, no problem. Try your hand at these simple, upcycle bags. This well illustrated and fun book helps crafters of all abilities create attractive bags, purses and totes.
Quilts and Quilting
The art of quilting has a long history dating back centuries. Get a taste of the rich and varied quilts possible with these hand-selected books.