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“The ghost behind these haunted and haunting poems is the bittersweet and stunningly detailed memory…

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

“Poet laureate of my neighborhood / until I took out garbage on the wrong day.”…

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

From the publisher: “While there have been countless books written about Detroit, none have captured…

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

A native of Detroit, Jim Daniels is the Thomas Stockham University Professor of English at…

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

“Jim Daniels writes with grace and unsentimental sympathy about ordinary, hard-edged lives, their celebrations and…

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

From the Publisher: “In The Perp Walk, Jim Ray Daniels’ latest collection of linked stories,…

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in…

Featured Event: Bottlerocket & Alternate Histories Presents… Atomic Cinema: Dayspring + Glen or Glenda with Anthony Oliveira and Alora Chateaux!

"Alternate Histories, Bottlerocket, and White Whale Bookstore present a new free Atomic Cinema event featuring author Anthony Oliveira reading & discussing his Read more

Q&A: Sharon Podobnik, author of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!

“Podobnik pulls no punches in her brilliant analysis... ultimately showing us that liberation is a collective project.” — Renee Powers, Read more

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 2024/25 Season!

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2024/25 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Evenings mainstage series will be announced Monday, May Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

This summer the Hemingway’s Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its…

Featured Event: Bottlerocket & Alternate Histories Presents… Atomic Cinema: Dayspring + Glen or Glenda with Anthony Oliveira and Alora Chateaux!

"Alternate Histories, Bottlerocket, and White Whale Bookstore present a new free Atomic Cinema event featuring author Anthony Oliveira reading & discussing his Read more

Q&A: Sharon Podobnik, author of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!

“Podobnik pulls no punches in her brilliant analysis... ultimately showing us that liberation is a collective project.” — Renee Powers, Read more

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 2024/25 Season!

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2024/25 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Evenings mainstage series will be announced Monday, May Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

“The warmth and humanity of these writers comes through every page as they welcome us…

Q&A: Sharon Podobnik, author of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!

“Podobnik pulls no punches in her brilliant analysis... ultimately showing us that liberation is a collective project.” — Renee Powers, Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

“This is extraordinary poetry. Noir like that early Joan Didion we loved.” —Eileen Myles From…

Featured Event: Bottlerocket & Alternate Histories Presents… Atomic Cinema: Dayspring + Glen or Glenda with Anthony Oliveira and Alora Chateaux!

"Alternate Histories, Bottlerocket, and White Whale Bookstore present a new free Atomic Cinema event featuring author Anthony Oliveira reading & discussing his Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 2024/25 Season!

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2024/25 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Evenings mainstage series will be announced Monday, May Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

Everyday, people across the United States struggle with problems ranging from racial and cultural stereotypes…

Q&A: Sharon Podobnik, author of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!

“Podobnik pulls no punches in her brilliant analysis... ultimately showing us that liberation is a collective project.” — Renee Powers, Read more

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Start Reading The Art of Grieving: How the Arts and Artmaking Help Us Grieve and Live Our Best Lives by Sheila K. Collins, PhD…

From the Publisher:  "Author and Therapist Sheila K. Collins invites readers to embrace grief as an art form in her Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Everyday, people across the United States struggle with problems ranging from racial and cultural stereotypes…

Featured Event: Bottlerocket & Alternate Histories Presents… Atomic Cinema: Dayspring + Glen or Glenda with Anthony Oliveira and Alora Chateaux!

"Alternate Histories, Bottlerocket, and White Whale Bookstore present a new free Atomic Cinema event featuring author Anthony Oliveira reading & discussing his Read more

Q&A: Sharon Podobnik, author of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!

“Podobnik pulls no punches in her brilliant analysis... ultimately showing us that liberation is a collective project.” — Renee Powers, Read more

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 2024/25 Season!

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2024/25 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Evenings mainstage series will be announced Monday, May Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

The poetry of Sophie Klahr has appeared in publications including American Poetry Review, Ploughshares and…

Q&A: Sharon Podobnik, author of It’s Not (All) Your Fault!

“Podobnik pulls no punches in her brilliant analysis... ultimately showing us that liberation is a collective project.” — Renee Powers, Read more

Start Reading Daylight Saving Time: The Power of Growing Older by David W. Berner….

Winner (Autobiography) London Book Festival 2024 From the Publisher: "When we are young, we think little about growing old. But Read more

Q&A: Tina Honkus (author of Pennies of Hope: One Woman’s Honest Reflection on Her Life with Pancreatic Cancer)

From the Publisher: "When Tina Honkus was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, it felt like a death sentence. All of the Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

The below announcement is courtesy of Pittsburgh Poetry Review, which will be celebrating the launch…

Featured Event: Bottlerocket & Alternate Histories Presents… Atomic Cinema: Dayspring + Glen or Glenda with Anthony Oliveira and Alora Chateaux!

"Alternate Histories, Bottlerocket, and White Whale Bookstore present a new free Atomic Cinema event featuring author Anthony Oliveira reading & discussing his Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces 2024/25 Season!

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures’ 2024/25 roster of acclaimed authors for our Ten Evenings mainstage series will be announced Monday, May Read more

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary!

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Celebrates 50th Anniversary on May 18th with Readings, Awards, and New Anthology Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (PPE), the oldest Read more

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more