Browsing: News

Literary Hub just posted a lit of thirty must-read poetry debuts from 2015, complete with some background from the poets. On the list, Beautiful Nerve by…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“The latest Uppagus features poems from Donald Anthony Paris, Miki Howald, Kyle Hemmings, Judy Robinson, and many more. PLUS, another installment in the Michael Wurster interview…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

Pittsburgh Magazine just ran this feature on the “best indie bookstores” in Pittsburgh. We love the sentiment and the shout-outs, but could never pick just three!…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Acquired Taste is presenting Six Impossible Things for Breakfast this Thursday (at Classic Lines), “a celebration of the weird, mythic, and magical side of food” featuring…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Tremel’s tastes tend toward beer created at small craft breweries, so she tapped Scott Smith of East End Brewing and Scott Setzenfand of Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh for…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“In April 2015, we asked girls to send us creative work that reflects on what girlhood means to them: how they might define girlhood, how their…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

“Difference is not what separates us as human beings; it’s what unites us. That’s the conclusion New York-based writer Andrew Solomon reached during the 10 years…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

This Sunday, December 6th is Small Press Pittsburgh’s Third Annual Holiday Book Fair! In celebration and anticipation, we asked Small Press Pittsburgh’s Karen Lillis for a…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A and Excerpt: Chloe Ruffennach (author of Wisteria Drive)!

From the Publisher: "Somehow, the sun always finds its way through the windows of the five mansions on Wisteria Drive. Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Dread holiday shopping? Pittsburgh Magazine’s Kristofer Collins has the Littsburghers on your list covered… “Bob Regan’s Pittsburgh Steps: The Story of the City’s Public Stairways revisits…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Littsburgher Joyce Tremel was interviewed by The Big Thrill about her new book, To Brew or Not to Brew (“Unique and charming” – Jennie Bentley, New…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Nick Courage, author of The Loudness and one of Littsburgh’s founders, took the Pittsburgh-Tribune Review’s Personality Test — and took the opportunity to spread the word…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

Bill O’Driscoll reviews the first fifty pages of three new, local works in City Paper: “To the House of the Sun ranks among both the most…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“The largest edible fruit native to the U.S. is unknown to most, yet the pawpaw has earned a loyal following among those who are familiar with…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“[in brackets] is the official podcast of Hot Metal Bridge, the literary journal staffed by the University of Pittsburgh’s MFA students. In this episode, we interviewed…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“Historian David Preston has written the definitive book on the Battle of the Monongahela. Braddock’s Defeat: The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

“Lesley Rains is the woman behind East End Book Exchange on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield[….] In this chat, Lesley discusses her journey to opening her own…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A and Excerpt: Chloe Ruffennach (author of Wisteria Drive)!

From the Publisher: "Somehow, the sun always finds its way through the windows of the five mansions on Wisteria Drive. Read more

“Pittsburgh has a lot of books. The only difference is that now, if you find certain ones, there are prizes. More than 150 specially designed books…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Ms. Lowry will speak Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland as part of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Kids and…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Jonathan Auxier, author of The Night Gardener, is taking home the 2015 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, the richest prize in the country for children’s literature…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“Born in New York City, Rebecca Drake attended nine schools over 12 years in Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The one constant during her…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Interview + Introduction (by Dave Newman): Greg Clary, author of The Vandalia in Me

"Clary is the Whitman of West Virginia, honoring the laborers, the precious encounters, the deeper wisdoms. He understands intimately that Read more

Q&A: Jennifer Celeste Briggs (author of Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism)

From the Publisher: "In Watching Sarah Rise, Jenny Briggs shares her experience parenting her daughter Sarah, a feisty girl who Read more

Announcing the 2025 WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year Longlist!

Brockport, PA — The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce its longlist Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Q&A: Sean Gregory, author of The Growing Darkness (The God Killers Trilogy Book 1)

About the Author: "Sean Gregory always loved fiction. At an early age he began reading the Hardy Boys and quickly Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

Interview and Sneak Peek: You Are My Everything by Kelly Conroy, illustrated by Abigail Hookham!

A lyrical and heartfelt tribute from a parent to their “everything,” their child. From the Publisher: "Following a parent and Read more

Start Reading Twitter Crush by Em S. A’cor!

Could her Twitter Crush be her Prince Charming? From the Publisher: "A whirlwind romance. A heart-thumping new start. Widowed and Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Pittsburgh Dog & Frog Coloring Contest (Hosted by love, Pittsburgh – Ends Oct. 31!)

love, Pittsburgh is hosting a “Pittsburgh Dog & Frog” coloring contest! Kids, color a page from the children’s book, “Pittsburgh Read more

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

“A series of workshops and events for people who want to write about how mental illness has affected their lives This project combines a series of…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“I have always really and truly loved promoting and supporting the art and writing of others. I edited my high school’s literary magazine from the tenth…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Poet and songstress Ursula Rucker brings her live memoir, ‘My Father’s Daughter’ to the Kelly Strayhorn Theater this week. A story of both her life and…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“From its broad range of working-class poets, to accomplished authors, to novelists who have long promoted and hosted local literary activities, our city’s writing scene has…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“In the introduction to Peter Oresick’s Iconoscope (New and Selected Poems), the book’s title is said to reference “the first workable camera in early electronic television”…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

This just in from Karen Lillis of Small Press Pittsburgh: Small Press Pittsburgh’s Third Annual Holiday Book Sale will be on Sunday, December 6th! “Small Press…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

We’re so pumped that our Littsburgh mixer was #SEENintheCity by the Post-Gazette! All of our photos from the event are in the Facebook album below. One…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Alphabet City gives City of Asylum a home and a year-round place to program. In it we will be creating a hub for Pittsburgh literary arts,…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Wherever she went, there were ornithologists, biologists, naturalists and scientists desperately trying to stave off the extinction of species and preserve natural habitats. ‘I think they…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“One time, at a party years after I’d stopped drinking, I told someone, ‘The closest I get to a buzz now is when I’m practicing yoga.’…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

John Schulman of Caliban Book Shop in The New Antiquarian on Moby Dick, from inspiration to first editions, illustrations, and more: “Copies of the London first…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

The Fourth River, a journal of nature and place-based writing published by Chatham University’s MFA in Creative Writing Programs, just published their second online issue (“Queering…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Our very own Katie Kurtzman tells her Littsburgh story in Literary Hub! “Throughout my near decade of a New York City existence, there was always another…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Neill Blomkamp is in talks to write the script for and direct Fox’s movie adaptation of The Gone World, a forthcoming sci-fi novel from Thomas Sweterlitsch,…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Thanks so much to Emma Diehl and NEXT Pittsburgh for helping to spread the word about Littsburgh! “When Pittsburgh native Rachel Ekstrom Courage moved back from…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“In this video, Lori reveals the single best piece of writing advice she ever received. She also discusses being a child of adoption, and how having…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

We love this short story by Taylor Grieshober (The New Yinzer Presents) in Vol. 1 Brooklyn! “I’ve been having a rough go of it. Most days…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The book centers on the organized crime family in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s that law enforcement officials said was headed by the late brothers Sam…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Writing is a lonely activity. Reading is solitary pursuit. That is why Littsburgh is hosting an inaugural happy hour next week to bring those who share…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

This just in from Amazing Books!: “We are pleased to announce that AB&R will be opening our 3rd location this month, at 116 Meyran Avenue in…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“A talk by a children’s author marked the 86th anniversary of the Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley last week. Nick Courage, 33, of Shadyside spoke with children…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

A note from Marissa Landrigan,founder and curator of Acquired Taste, a Pittsburgh-based, food-themed reading series: As some of you know, I’ve recently paired with Pittsburgh writer…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

The below press release came to us from Pittsburgh Poetry Houses, who are installing their first poetry house later this month — we love RandyLand and…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Tatiana Istomina, a New York-based artist, will be in residency at City of Asylum. She wants to hear your scary stories. Scary Stories is a growing…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Like most Guantanamo prisoners, Slahi was never charged with a crime; he remains imprisoned there still. Yet, in 2005, Slahi managed to write a lengthy memoir…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“It’s not every day that the editor of a literary magazine is referred to as the godfather of a genre or has a book featured on…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“El Deafo is an autobiographical graphic novel that chronicles how the author lost her hearing as a result of contracting meningitis at age 4. With the…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“[in brackets] is the first official podcast of Hot Metal Bridge, the literary journal staffed by the University of Pittsburgh’s MFA students. In this first episode,…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The book, a collection of their family’s letters, gives a first-hand account of the gumption, hardships, joys, tragedies, resilience and intimate day-to-day details of American frontier…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The 46-year-old author of such contemporary classics as Ghostwritten (1999), The Bone Clocks (2014) and Cloud Atlas (2004) will be the featured author at the Pittsburgh…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Saturday, October 31 is the 25th anniversary of Mystery Lovers, an independent bookstore and one of our region’s gems. Mystery Lovers was founded by Mary Alice…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Stand-outs include Dave Newman’s ‘A Middle-Aged Student’s Guide to Social Work,’ in which Newman, who left his tenuous position as an adjunct teacher at a local…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“When Margee Kerr set out to write a book about fear, she never imagined she would have to experience it herself. The Aspinwall-based sociologist, a nationally…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“It’s that time again! Come join us at Modern Formations on October 27 to celebrate the launch of the fourth issue of the fastest-growing lit mag…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘Writers did not come to Pittsburgh (before),’ says [Mary Alice] Gorman, who will help current owners Trevor Thomas and Nathalie Sacco celebrate the store’s 25th anniversary…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Fans of Nancy Martin’s series featuring the blue-blooded Blackbird sisters of Philadelphia, or Roxy Abruzzo, the niece of a Pittsburgh mobster, might be surprised by her…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Since the release of her book Pittsburgh Mansions in August 2013, Sharpsburg researcher, historian and free-lance writer Melanie Linn Gutowski, has taken her topic on the…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘We have made cooking into a performative act, and if you make a meal, it better be great,’ says Reichl, who appears Oct. 26 at Carnegie…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Creative Nonfiction — “the voice of the genre” for more than twenty years, based in Pittsburgh, PA — is seeking essays about Childhood, Learning from Nature,…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Tom Mendicino admits he has no idea where he gets his talent for writing. Born in Trafford and raised in Harrison City, Westmoreland County, he was…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

The below announcement is courtesy of Pittsburgh Poetry Review, which will be celebrating the launch of their first issue on Saturday, November 14th. Pittsburgh. City…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Bonnie MacBird, author of Art in the Blood, a new Sherlock Holmes novel, will be speaking at Mystery Lovers on Monday, October 26th. This novel has…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Meanwhile, among the poets themselves, Rowan Ricardo Phillips’ absence from the list is sure to surprise some — while Terrance Hayes’ inclusion, for How to Be…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The literary scene in Pittsburgh is remarkably diverse. There are working-class poets, accomplished literary and mystery novelists, recent MFA graduates of considerable promise and academics who…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Using two decades’ worth of narrative verse that warmly coalesces around influential life moments, [Philip] Terman’s found a sweet spot from which he rarely strays. In…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Autumn House Press was formed in Pittsburgh by poet Michael Simms in 1998, just as commercial and scholarly presses were responding to economic woes by slashing…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Five years in, the Pittsburgh Zine Fest is virtually a local institution. But even some of its supporters saw something was missing. Hence this week’s inaugural…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“By his third or fourth anecdote, 90-year-old poet and essayist Gerald Stern had me eating out of his hand — metaphorically speaking, of course. He’s back…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“When Kate DiCamillo was a child, she spent five years battling chronic pneumonia. The condition was so bad, her family moved from Philadelphia to central Florida…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The Allegheny County Library Association and Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures in May launched ‘Stories Connect Us’ to encourage children to engage with literature and their communities.…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘You should always trust your instincts when you start,’ says Diamant, who appears Oct. 12 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland as a guest of Pittsburgh…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“What do we attend to first in a poem: music or meaning? Reading this one, I was so enthralled by the rhythm and sound that the…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“But poet Terrance Hayes is at peace with it now, the notion that 15 minutes is all he might get out of 24 hours. Now, he…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘I always try to make sure that anything exceptional or kind-hearted the speaker does is truly autobiographical,’ says Dave Newman of Trafford, who will read from…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Talking to Gerald Stern is like talking to your favorite teacher from high school. He is opinionated, passionate, humorous and exceedingly gracious. He is also a…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon has signed a worldwide music publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group to further his burgeoning songwriting career. The mind behind…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Leslie Pietrzyk, Drue Heinz Prize winner, on fact, fiction, and fate… “I attended a reading today, where an author read from his debut collection of short…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Uppagus is your childhood friend that adults never meet. They think he’s imaginary, but you know better. Adults fear the psychological damage they’ll cause by disbelieving…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

A new issue of The New Yinzer is live and free to read, featuring reviews of Littsburghers Dave Newman and Kristofer Collins and work by Chuck…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Palliative care nurse Theresa Brown is healthy, and so are her loved ones, and yet, she feels keenly connected to death. ‘I have a deep awareness…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Just before last Christmas, the novelist Leslie Pietrzyk started her morning by reading electronic mail and saw a message with the subject of ‘Drue Heinz Literature…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Theresa Brown is trying something new. The local nurse and author is currently on a regional book tour for The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Carry On is a story about a person [Simon Snow] who has been a powerful magician who has to save the world. Simon is the worst…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“A recurring theme in her work is that sometimes the simplest things can say a lot. The Language of Houses doesn’t dwell too much on the…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘Death and Transfiguration,’ a 25-minute tone poem by Richard Strauss, is the type of entertainment I’ve tried to avoid since becoming a hospice nurse. I worry…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Look, he has just walked into the Monterey Pub, a dimly lit haunt in his Mexican War Streets neighborhood. He unzips his knee-length parka, shakes off…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The best thing about soliciting proposals for Conversations and Connections: Practical Advice on Writing is seeing ideas that we never would have come up with on…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“We’re thrilled that agents Andrea Somburg, Rachel Ekstrom, Uwe Stender, and Danielle Chiotti joining Conversations and Connections on October 10 for the panel ‘Ask the Agent:…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Gwyn Cready (Citizen of Littsburgh, Women Read/Women Write) got a starred review in Publishers Weekly for the second book in her Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Kristofer Collins on Robert Yune’s Eighty Days of Sunlight and Margaret Bashaar’s Stationed Near the Gateway: “Her poems offer the reader a dark, dreamlike world in…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘City of Asylum is already a wonderful North Side institution and I am thrilled at this next step in their evolution. This project will be key…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“‘These guys were young and reckless,’ says John Temple, author of American Pain: How a Young Felon and His Ring of Doctors Unleashed America’s Deadliest Drug…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“40+ amazing exhibitors will be sharing their work at Feminist Zine Fest Pittsburgh! Check out more about them…” Read more… Our exhibitors page is now…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“As the Post-Gazette book editor for 20 years, I had the briefest of chances to rub elbows with some of 20th-century literature’s leading lights. But it…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Submission period: August 1st – November 1st… “The final judge of the competition is Michael Simms, Founder of Autumn House Press. Winner receives publication and $1,000.…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Cave Canem Foundation, North America’s premier home for black poetry, announces the retirement of co‐founder Toi Derricotte from her role as president of the board of…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The After Happy Hour Review is an eclectic online journal produced by members of the Hour After Happy Hour Writing Workshop in Pittsburgh. We want work…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“The pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to the U.S. However, not many people know about the pawpaw or have even tasted the fruit. Author…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

From the archives: Leading up to their 2015 Creative Nonfiction Writers’ Conference, Creative Nonfiction ran interviews with participating authors and publishing professionals. Below is an excerpt…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

“Acquired Taste will be a print anthology of freshly made and previously published contemporary food writing, broadly defined. We’re looking for excellent literary work that puts…

Call to Action: Pittsburgh Applying for a UNESCO City of Literature Designation!

Pittsburgh has been known as a Steel Town, a Sports Town, and an Eds & Meds Town; we believe it's Read more

International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson (Acclaimed Translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey) – Special Discount for Littsburgh Readers!

Join us for a special evening with Emily Wilson, acclaimed translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey, hosted by the International Poetry Forum at Carnegie Read more

Introducing: Stay Gold Books in Regent Square!

Most importantly: Where are you located, what are your hours, and do you have a particular focus in terms of the Read more

WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia®2025: Invitation To Present Deadline Extended!

This just in from our friends at WCoNA: "To provide additional preparation time, we’ve extended the deadline to submit a Read more

Announcing The Accidental Time Travelers Collective: Volume 3 (Locally Published Anthology)!

One of our favorite local authors, Joshua David Bellin (author, most recently, of MYRIAD) just let us know that he's Read more

City Books Spring 2025 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Nov. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Nominations for the WCONA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® Book of the Year are Now Open!

Altoona, PA—The WCoNA Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia® (here and after WCoNA) is pleased to announce a call for nominations Read more

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more