As a Pittsburgh native recently returned to the region and looking to dig back into the local experience, I decided the family saga and local classic Out of This Furnace by Thomas Bell (DB28054) would be an appropriate place to start. The unseasonably warm early fall we’ve been experiencing has led the title to be […]
Most people have heard about the most famous series by CS Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia, but I want to talk about his science fiction. Lewis wrote a series of books known as The Space Trilogy. These books are Lewis showing his skills as writer of powerful, meaningful fiction. They show his philosophical prowess and […]
In September Grisham was kicked out of first place after two consecutive months. Lee Child overtook him with a collection of short stories about Jack Reacher entitled No Middle Name. Somehow, King Patterson managed to hold second place but with a different title this time. I’m pleased to say an authoress appeared in the top […]
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. You Are One was selected by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as a “Best Books for Babies” in 2017. Narrated by Tiffini Simoneaux, the Early Childhood Manager in the Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment from the Office of Mayor […]
Do you think that we live in the best of all possible worlds? I don’t. And neither did Voltaire. Although written in the 18th century, his novel Candide, or Optimism (DB31736) is still relevant as if it was written today. It is a satire on the current state of the world and the problem of free […]
For the second month in a row, John Grisham’s Camino Island comes out on top with the most downloads by LBPH patrons in Western Pennsylvania. But King Patterson, never to be outdone, appears twice (that’s right, twice) in the top five books downloaded by our readers. Cussler and Connelly round out the group, showing just […]
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. The Autobiography of F.B.I. Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes was produced entirely by LBPH volunteers: narrating and editing by Rich Fuga, with producing completed by Joe Farinacci. The Autobiography of F.B.I. Special Agent Dale Cooper: […]
Grisham highlights the Top Five for July, with Patterson and Robb hot on his heels. Frequent guest Robyn Carr drops by with her latest, and rounding out is newcomer Karen White – a welcome addition to a fine crew. We’ll see you next time on the Best of Bard! Camino Island John Grisham DB 88138 […]
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Once Upon a Time in Chicago was recorded in partnership with student volunteers from Obama Academy and produced by the LBPH Studio Team. Once Upon A Time In Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman Jonah Winter DBC […]
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Eternal Memory was produced entirely by LBPH volunteers: narration by Deborah Barone, with editing and producing completed by Joe Farinacci. Eternal Memory Ann Walko DBC 1833 The author shares memories of her Carpatho Rusyn family as they […]
