“The Secret” Is Out
There’s a podcast called By the Book, in which comedian Jolenta Greenberg and producer Kristen Meinzer read various self-help books and put each of the books’ tactics into practice. Described … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Supernatural Pittsburgh and Its Suburbs
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Supernatural Pittsburgh and Its Suburbs was narrated by volunteer Paula Collins. This … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Darkness Visible
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Darkness Visible: A Novel of the 1892 Homestead Strike was narrated by … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Another Insane Devotion
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Another Insane Devotion: On the Love of Cats and Persons was written … Continued
Me and Robin McKinley
Working in a library means I’m always surrounded by books. I talk about books, think about books, and read about books. This has made me acutely aware of how many … Continued
On Mindfulness
We live busy lives. There are appointments to make, goals to achieve, and family and friends to engage with. When we have a few moments there’s music to listen to, … Continued
The Life of Nina Simone
Have you ever listened to the music of Nina Simone? A friend introduced me to her with the songs “I Put a Spell on You” and “Feeling Good”, after which … Continued
Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt
A lot of people know the name Cleopatra, even if just because of the 1963 movie that bore her name and starred Elizabeth Taylor. But I don’t think many people … Continued