Codex is the first publication of Hand to Mouth books, the latest publishing outfit of legendary poet and publisher Charles Potts. About the Author: Joshua Lew…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

From the Publisher: “In his 1960s-1970s heyday, Rod McKuen was a phenomenally popular singer-songwriter as well as the bestselling poet in publishing history. To his legions…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

The ABA Children’s Institute is coming to Pittsburgh (!) this week, bringing “children’s booksellers, authors, illustrators, and publishers from across the country together for three days…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Prisoner 88 — the award-winning historical novel by local author Leah Pileggi — is out in paperback from Charlesbridge publishers this month and to celebrate we’re…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

The Peters Township Public Library will host 20 local authors at its 2nd annual Read Local/Eat Local on Saturday, June 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

“This book is only for people who like joy, absurdity, passion, genius, dry wit, youthful folly, amusing historical arcana, or telescopes.” —Rivka Galchen, author of Little…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

PITTSBURGH, PA— Pretty Owl Poetry, a Pittsburgh-based online literary arts journal, is introducing a new prompt series: POPcraft: Tarot for Poets. Every other week a new…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

About the Author: “Mike Buzzelli is a stand-up comedian and sit-down author. As a comedian, he has performed all around the country, most notably, the Ice…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

We have site visitors all over the world and like to think of Littsburgh as Pittsburgh’s unofficial Literary Tourism Bureau… so it’s especially exciting that we’ll…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

The Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series was founded by Pittsburgh poet Jimmy Cvetic in 1975 (or thereabouts). Hosted and curated by Joan Bauer and Kristofer Collins, the…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Local cast brings iconic Shakespeare text to Pittsburgh’s majestic industrial site PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Quantum Theatre presents King Lear, widely regarded as Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, directed…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

From the publisher: “Beauty and the Beast meets The Phantom of the Opera in a tale of magic, music, and one dark curse…” More Info About…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Local author Laurel Houck has published magazine pieces with Westsylvania, Skipping Stones, Nuances, and The Loyalhanna Review and her newspaper articles have appeared in The Pittsburgh…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

The University of Pittsburgh Press announces the colorful repackaging of The Spencers of Amberson Avenue, a turn-of-the-century memoir by Ethel Spencer. The cover of the new…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

From the Publisher: “As a young ballerina in Paris, young adult novelist [and local author!] A. K. Small studied at the famous Académie Chaptal and later danced…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Novel Breads Co. is an artisan bread bakery where bread and books are beautifully combined. Tucked in the undulating hills of Western Pennsylvania, this micro-bakery creates…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures is delighted and honored to share our 2019/20 roster of authors for Ten Evenings. The 2019/20 season boasts a roster of literary…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

From the Publisher: “Bones of the Earth is Edgar Award-winning author Eliot Pattison’s much anticipated tenth and final installment in the internationally acclaimed Inspector Shan series.…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

From the Publisher: The Ecosystem is at war The dark queen Miriam has attacked the City of the Queens. Commanding an army of creatures from legend…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

From the Publisher: “Nobody ever expects to become the caregiver for someone they love, but the reality is most of us will be at some point.…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

From the Publisher: “In The Perp Walk, Jim Ray Daniels’ latest collection of linked stories, Daniels maps out the emotional capitals and potholes of coming of…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

“These poems jackhammer us with compassion, asking over and over: What does it mean to be a man? The haunted details shift from the scarecrow to…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

About the Author: Kristin Kovacic was born and lives in Pittsburgh, PA, where she has taught for twenty years, currently at Winchester Thurston School. She received…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

From the Publisher: “Set in Pittsburgh in 1992, Wasted Pretty is about a girl determined to protect her body, her future, and her heart…” More information…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

From the Publisher: “Appalachia North is the first book-length treatment of the cultural position of northern Appalachia —roughly the portion of the official Appalachian Regional Commission…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

“Wise and winning, The Martin Chronicles is a sumptuous evocation of those adolescent afternoons when every moment was equally fraught and full of possibility. A charming,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Book the Vote is a nonpartisan initiative launched by Penguin Random House to encourage writers and readers to get out the vote: “‘We established Book the…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

From the Publisher: The Ecosystem has awakened. On the day of Miriam and Isaac’s wedding, Sarah’s village is overrun by monstrous creatures from the Ecosystem. With…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Featuring 30 international companies and artists from 20 countries, including representation from Pittsburgh’s own arts community, the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (a production of the…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Featuring 30 international companies and artists from 20 countries, including representation from Pittsburgh’s own arts community, the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (a production of the…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Featuring 30 international companies and artists from 20 countries, including representation from Pittsburgh’s own arts community, the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (a production of the…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Featuring 30 international companies and artists from 20 countries, including representation from Pittsburgh’s own arts community, the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (a production of the…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Featuring 30 international companies and artists from 20 countries, including representation from Pittsburgh’s own arts community, the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts (a production of the…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Formerly a Hollywood screenwriter (of My Favorite Year, Welcome Back, Kotter, and more), Dennis Palumbo is a licensed psychotherapist and author. His mystery fiction has appeared…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

J.J. Hensley (a Pittsburgher until very recently) is a former police officer and former Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. He’s the author of the…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

There’s a new independent publisher of literary translation in the area (with a particular interest in contemporary poetry and hybrid-genre works)! Eulalia Books — affiliated with…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

“The stories in Ghost Tracks are indeed haunted, but not by poltergeists or any other supernatural monsters. Instead, these beautifully-rendered works of short fiction are haunted…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

“Complex and strange, The Quelling is a marvel of a debut. With an eye toward the Victorian madhouse and an American Gothicism reminiscent of Shirley Jackson,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Tim O’Brien (the award-winning, bestselling, iconic author of The Things They Carried) will be the featured author for The Peters Township Library Foundation’s 2nd annual Novel…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Q&A: Nancy McCabe, author of The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Pandemic Academic Pandemonium

"I can count on one hand great comedic academic novels. The Pamela Papers is one of them. This handful of Read more

Q&A: Kelley McNeil, Author of Mayluna!

"McNeil's latest is a dreamy, melancholy look back at young love... Fans of wistful love stories and intellectual music retrospectives Read more

Q&A: Catherine Gammon interviewed on her forthcoming collection The Gunman and the Carnival: Stories by Baobab Press managing editor Danilo John Thomas!

"Stylistically limber and by turns meditative, restless, and moving, these stories bravely attempt to channel what it means to be Read more

Littsburgh Interviewed in The Triskelion (from Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program)!

We were so happy to have been asked to spread the good word about Littsburgh - and literary Pittsburgh - Read more

Sherrie Flick is the author of the novel Reconsidering Happiness and two short story collections, Whiskey, Etc. and Thank Your Lucky Stars (Autumn House Press, 2018).…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

City of Asylum’s annual Freedom-to-Write keynote on Saturday, September 8 will feature two distinguished authors: Turkish novelist, journalist and human rights advocate Aslı Erdoğan (now exiled…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Natasha Garrett was born and raised in Skopje, Macedonia and now lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she serves as a Director of International Student Services at…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Mystery Lovers Bookstore, the nationally renowned bookstore located in Oakmont, PA is pleased to announce it has two new owners: Oakmont residents, Kristy Bodnar and Tara…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Winner of the 2018 Drue Heinz Literature Prize for short fiction! “Felver’s writing is sharp and insightful. His stories evoke the style and themes of writers…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

The Arcanist is an online, Pittsburgh-based literary magazine focusing on Science Fiction and Fantasy flash fiction and in-depth looks into pop culture’s biggest stories. If you’re…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

From the publisher: “Looking through the ages and across the globe, Anita Sarkeesian, founder of Feminist Frequency, along with Ebony Adams Ph.D., have reclaimed the stories…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Samuel J. Davis is an attorney who lives in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where he has practiced law since 1976. Though he has told and retold stories all…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Formerly a Hollywood screenwriter (of My Favorite Year, Welcome Back, Kotter, and more), Dennis Palumbo is a licensed psychotherapist and author. His mystery fiction has appeared…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Quantum Theatre’s latest production, Chatterton, is adapted from Peter Ackroyd’s bestselling and Booker Prize-nominated novel of the same name, a century-spanning exploration of authenticity and literary…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Quantum Theatre’s latest production, Chatterton, is adapted from Peter Ackroyd’s bestselling and Booker Prize-nominated novel of the same name, a century-spanning exploration of authenticity and literary…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Sad news from Nine Stories in Lawrenceville: “Nine Stories will be closing at the end of August, and we’re having a store-wide sale for the next…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Adoption can be loaded with secrecy and, in some cases, guilt, confusion and shame. Speaking out can sometimes feel taboo for adoptees, birth families, and adoptive…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

All of the following events will be held on Sunday afternoons at 2:30pm at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. A snack reception and author book signing…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Tyler Crumrine is a Pittsburgh-based designer & dramaturg and the author of Adventure Hooks (Cool Skull Press, 2018). Tyler is also the founding editor of Plays…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Catherine Gammon is a fiction writer and Soto Zen priest who has recently returned to Pittsburgh. Her novel Sorrow, published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books in…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Quiet Storm is a literary magazine dedicated to publishing works about illness in a variety of forms, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art. Quiet Storm Based…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Mystery Lovers Bookshop, the nationally renowned mystery and thriller bookstore in Oakmont, is looking for new owners. This just in from Natalie and Trevor, the current…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Peters Township Public Library will gather over 20 local authors to shine and share their talents at a new event called Read Local/Eat Local on Saturday,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

The Arcanist is an online, Pittsburgh-based literary magazine focusing on Science Fiction and Fantasy flash fiction and in-depth looks into pop culture’s biggest stories. Every week,…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Eliot Pattison is the author of The Skull Mantra, winner of an Edgar Award and finalist for the Gold Dagger, Water Touching Stone, Bone Mountain, Beautiful…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Alan & Jeremy VS Science Fiction is a monthly, Pittsburgh-based Science Fiction discussion podcast where Alan and Jeremy “dive in deep and see what they can…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

From the Publisher: Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL, led a special operations teams on four continents as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander and…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Q&A: Nancy McCabe, author of The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Pandemic Academic Pandemonium

"I can count on one hand great comedic academic novels. The Pamela Papers is one of them. This handful of Read more

Q&A: Kelley McNeil, Author of Mayluna!

"McNeil's latest is a dreamy, melancholy look back at young love... Fans of wistful love stories and intellectual music retrospectives Read more

Q&A: Catherine Gammon interviewed on her forthcoming collection The Gunman and the Carnival: Stories by Baobab Press managing editor Danilo John Thomas!

"Stylistically limber and by turns meditative, restless, and moving, these stories bravely attempt to channel what it means to be Read more

Littsburgh Interviewed in The Triskelion (from Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program)!

We were so happy to have been asked to spread the good word about Littsburgh - and literary Pittsburgh - Read more

Joe Donnelly — a Pittsburgh native now living in Los Angeles — is an award-winning journalist, writer and editor. His short story, “Bonus Baby”, was included…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Kathleen George is the author of The Johnstown Girls, a novel about the famous Johnstown flood. She has also written seven mysteries set in Pittsburgh: A…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Long-time western Pennsylvania poet Marc Jampole returns to Pittsburgh for his first reading since moving to New York five years ago, at White Whale Books on…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Six Pennsylvania authors are featured in the Running Wild Anthology of Stories, Volume 2 — including one Pittsburgh novelist and editor, Susan Helene Gottfried (West of…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

From the Publisher: Seventeen-year-old Sarah is a Sensor, gifted with the ability to survive within the sentient Ecosystem that swept away human civilization centuries ago. While…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

From the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University: Never one to shy away from using wit and satire to poetically describe…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Framed as the drug-addled memoir of addict-turned-reality TV star Ronald Reagan Middleton (annotated and published by floundering doctoral candidate Harold Swanger), Clean Time is a darkly…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh — one of our favorite books of all time — just turned thirty. In appreciation of Michael Chabon’s debut novel, Kristofer Collins…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

“In My Jewish Year, Abigail Pogrebin takes on the holiday cycle with a keen mind, an open heart, and a generous sense of humor. This is…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Pittsburgh, PA — March 19, 2018 — Pittsburgh-based literary magazine Creative Nonfiction is the winner of the 2018 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Small…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

“A Masterpiece.” —The New York Times Book Review (editor’s choice) “In The Ruined House a ‘small harmless modicum of vanity’ turns into an apocalyptic bonfire. Shot…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Shobha Rao moved to the United States from India at the age of seven. She is the winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Q&A: Nancy McCabe, author of The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Pandemic Academic Pandemonium

"I can count on one hand great comedic academic novels. The Pamela Papers is one of them. This handful of Read more

Q&A: Kelley McNeil, Author of Mayluna!

"McNeil's latest is a dreamy, melancholy look back at young love... Fans of wistful love stories and intellectual music retrospectives Read more

Q&A: Catherine Gammon interviewed on her forthcoming collection The Gunman and the Carnival: Stories by Baobab Press managing editor Danilo John Thomas!

"Stylistically limber and by turns meditative, restless, and moving, these stories bravely attempt to channel what it means to be Read more

Littsburgh Interviewed in The Triskelion (from Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program)!

We were so happy to have been asked to spread the good word about Littsburgh - and literary Pittsburgh - Read more

If you hadn’t already noticed, Facebook’s new algorithms are starting to bury fan pages… which means you’ll be seeing fewer posts from local bookstores, authors, and…

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

PulpFest is Returning to Mars in August 2024!

From August 1 - 4, PulpFest will be returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry in Mars, Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

From the Publisher: “Based on Mackenzi Lee’s popular weekly Twitter series of the same name, Bygone Badass Broads features 52 remarkable and forgotten trailblazing women from…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Every once in a while, we read a book by an author who’s not local and who’s not visiting Pittsburgh (yet!)… and we just have to…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – November!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Tom Sweterlitsch is the author of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and The Gone World. He’s co-written several short films with Director Neill Blomkamp for Oats Studios –…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Sarah Tarkoff, a Pittsburgh native, has written for the CW series Arrow and her other TV writing credits include ABC’s Mistresses, Lifetime’s Witches of East End,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

From the Publisher: “SMOKETOWN: The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance by Mark Whitaker is the captivating story of the Renaissance of black culture,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

From the Publisher: “For Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Q&A: Nancy McCabe, author of The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Pandemic Academic Pandemonium

"I can count on one hand great comedic academic novels. The Pamela Papers is one of them. This handful of Read more

Q&A: Kelley McNeil, Author of Mayluna!

"McNeil's latest is a dreamy, melancholy look back at young love... Fans of wistful love stories and intellectual music retrospectives Read more

Q&A: Catherine Gammon interviewed on her forthcoming collection The Gunman and the Carnival: Stories by Baobab Press managing editor Danilo John Thomas!

"Stylistically limber and by turns meditative, restless, and moving, these stories bravely attempt to channel what it means to be Read more

Littsburgh Interviewed in The Triskelion (from Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program)!

We were so happy to have been asked to spread the good word about Littsburgh - and literary Pittsburgh - Read more

Ring in the new year with a celebration of creative inspiration! *** Selected as a “MUST-SEE” panel by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review! *** Join Littsburgh’s Rachel Ekstrom…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Versify — the poetry reading series curated by Robert Walicki — is ending its five year run on December 9th at White Whale Bookstore. Event Don’t…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

The Bridge Series is a new series uniting the Pittsburgh literary and activist communities to raise awareness and funds for local organizations fighting the good fight…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

From the Publisher: “In a major work of scholarship both erudite and very funny, Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber traces the origins of Jewish comedy and its…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

From the publisher: “It’s Oktoberfest in Pittsburgh, and brewpub owner Maxine ‘Max’ O’Hara is prepping for a busy month at the Allegheny Brew House. To create…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

John Freeman is the editor of Freeman’s, a literary biannual, and author two books of nonfiction, The Tyranny of E-mail (Scribner) and How to Read a…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Have you checked out Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s redesigned Eleventh Stack blog yet? Eleventh Stack is run by a group of library workers who are passionate…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Tom Straw — friend of Littsburgh — published his first mystery novel, The Trigger Episode, in 2007. Subsequently, writing as Richard Castle, he authored seven more…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

We’re so thrilled to be able to share this excerpt from Remember to Forget Me by Kerry Neville, which was recently published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Walter Stahr is the author of the New York Times bestseller Seward: Lincoln’s Indispensable Man as well as John Jay: Founding Father, a biography of America’s…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Q&A: Nancy McCabe, author of The Pamela Papers: A Mostly E-pistolary Story of Pandemic Academic Pandemonium

"I can count on one hand great comedic academic novels. The Pamela Papers is one of them. This handful of Read more

Q&A: Kelley McNeil, Author of Mayluna!

"McNeil's latest is a dreamy, melancholy look back at young love... Fans of wistful love stories and intellectual music retrospectives Read more

Q&A: Catherine Gammon interviewed on her forthcoming collection The Gunman and the Carnival: Stories by Baobab Press managing editor Danilo John Thomas!

"Stylistically limber and by turns meditative, restless, and moving, these stories bravely attempt to channel what it means to be Read more

Littsburgh Interviewed in The Triskelion (from Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program)!

We were so happy to have been asked to spread the good word about Littsburgh - and literary Pittsburgh - Read more

Bernd Brunner is an acclaimed writer whose books have been translated into a variety of languages. His work has been published in Lapham’s Quarterly, the Paris…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Lynda Schuster is a former foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and The Christian Science Monitor who has reported from Central and South America, Mexico,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Lynda Schuster is a former foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal and The Christian Science Monitor who has reported from Central and South America, Mexico,…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Have you checked out Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s redesigned Eleventh Stack blog yet? Eleventh Stack is run by a group of library workers who are passionate…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Show your love for Littsburgh and literary Pittsburgh by adding this temporary frame to your profile picture: Try it! 📸 Show your love for @littsburgh &…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

The Bridge Series is a new series uniting the Pittsburgh literary and activist communities to raise awareness and funds for local organizations fighting the good fight…

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Q&A: Susan Helene Gottfried (author of Safe House)!

From the Publisher: "A deadly virus is bearing down on the world and Emerson Mackenzie, CEO of PharmaScience Technologies—now back Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Bonnie MacBird’s long Hollywood career includes four years as a feature film development exec at Universal, the original screenplay for the movie TRON, three Emmy Awards…

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

From the Publisher: "This volume of Northern Appalachian poetry employs many traditional and modern poetic forms to survey the human Read more

Chris Posti’s latest novel for and about Women over 50 gives readers real life & romance in Contemporary Women’s Fiction!

"Told from the alternating points of view of Rachel, Marla, and Suzanne, respectively, the novel effectively offers a look at Read more

Start reading a short story from House Parties by Lynn Levin…

Named as one of the best books of Summer 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine “House Parties may break your heart, but Read more

Start Reading Ironblood by Mord McGhee…

From the Publisher: "Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of America’s industrial legacy, which gives Read more

Start Reading In the Cut by Michael Lockett!

"In the Cut is a big-hearted collection set in Appalachia that explores the lives of individuals trying to get by Read more

Start Reading The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser!

“A relevant, harrowing mystery with page-turning suspense.” ―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Just the Nicest Couple From Read more

Start Reading Populated by Susan Helene Gottfried…

From the Publisher: "Delia Ford is Port Kenneth's newest social media darling, a young woman with a camera and a Read more

Start Reading Heading North by Holly M. Wendt (Published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books)!

"A 'tender hockey story' might sound like a contradiction, but more precisely, it’s a rarity—and a gift. In Holly M. Read more

Everyday, people across the United States struggle with problems ranging from racial and cultural stereotypes to homophobia and identity questions. For 18 years, Carnegie Mellon University’s…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Hemingway’s Summer Poetry Series Celebrates 50 Years and Moves to Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville!

This summer the Hemingway's Summer Poetry series, founded by poet Jimmy Cvetic, will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season and move Read more

Q&A: Howie Ehrlichman (author of Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story)!

From the Publisher: "In 1977, Howie landed a summer job to offset college expenses. Forty years later, he finished his Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – February!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) joined Heather Abraham on Talk Pittsburgh again this week Read more

Everyday, people across the United States struggle with problems ranging from racial and cultural stereotypes to homophobia and identity questions. For 18 years, Carnegie Mellon University’s…

Q&A: Kathy Kasunich (author of Always Remembering)

From the Publisher: "Set during World War II, Always Remembering unravels the timeless love story inspired by a Pittsburgh couple. Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents  “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

City of Asylum Presents “SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING,” an Original Play by City of Asylum Writers-in-Residence Olena Boryshpolets (Ukraine) & Anouar Rahmani (Algeria) 

Pittsburgh, PA – City of Asylum Pittsburgh announces the world premier of SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING, taking place Monday, March Read more

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

15th Annual Children’s Book Festival Celebrates Reading and the Arts!

Johnstown, PA – The Learning Lamp and 1st Summit Bank present the Children’s Book Festival, returning for a fun-filled weekend Read more

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Plans Major Hours Expansion!

The increase, one of the largest in CLP history, will expand hours at neighborhood locations starting March 10th. (PITTSBURGH, PA Read more

Littsburgh on KDKA: Talk Pittsburgh Book of the Month – March!

Littsburgh’s co-founder Rachel Ekstrom Courage (also a literary agent and author) was in New York for work this month, but Read more

Interview: Salvatore Pane (The Neorealist in Winter) with Avery Bauer!

From the Publisher: “Salvatore Pane’s The Neorealist in Winter is a collection of eleven short stories that explore what it means to Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more