Mythology in Our World
When you think of mythology and fantasy, you might imagine kingdoms of gods, battles against supernatural creatures, or the epic creation of different worlds – stories that feel like they’re … Continued
Monstrous Transformations
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous vermin.” When Gregor Samsa inexplicably turns into a big gross bug, … Continued
Perilous Adventures
Delve into the daring escapades of these intrepid travelers. Venture across dangerous landscapes, sentient lakes, open seas, outer space, life and death! Hopefully you’re in the mood for gods and demons, pirate queens, powerful artifacts from vanished worlds, and mountain outlaws, because you’ll find all that and more in the pages of the books below.
Pride Month Picks for Teens
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes Pride month by celebrating LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and more) individuals of all races, genders, classes, sexualities, and identities. Celebrating Pride … Continued
These Are the Droids You’re Looking For
What is more human than exploring the life of an android? Beings that are almost human but not quite provide the perfect opportunity to investigate what actually makes us human, … Continued
Battle of the Books 2024
Competitive readers, it is time to wipe off your reading glasses, sharpen your pencils and put on the coffee: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that Adult Battle of the Books, the book-based trivia showdown, will return for 2024. … Continued
Teen Dark Fantasy
If you’re wanting moody and broody fantasy, then you’ve come to the right place.
Source Texts for Teen Screen Adaptations
A number of teen books have recently been adapted as tv shows or movies in the past year. Some are already released, and some are still waiting to premiere – check out the book now to see how the stories compare to their counterparts!
Genre Guide – A Newbie’s Guide to Modern Fantasy
There’s a lot of things that come to mind that people think of when they think of Fantasy books: Magic, Faraway Places, Castles, Fairies, Dragons, Magical Creatures, Journeys Across Vast … Continued
Genre Guide – Paranormal Romances featuring Witches
Looking for love in all the weird places? In matters of the heart, magical mishaps make things a little more complicated, but a lot more fun! Paranormal Romance is a … Continued