Author: Kristofer Collins
Collections of poems from Shaheen Dil and Robert Gibb.
Hockey in Pittsburgh is at the center of two recent novels.
All the books were published in less than a year.
Plus, a new book by Ed Simon.
Add these to your reading list.
Flick releases her debut essay collection and a collection of short stories.
Now in its fourth year, it moves to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — 'a perfect fit for what we do.'
Julia Warhola has been described by biographers as "freaky." Elaine Rusinko calls her tenacious.
The collection of poems very much speaks to the current moment in our country.
The International Poetry Forum returns after a 14-year hiatus to revive the Steel City’s role in showcasing renowned writers and other luminaries.
The book is the latest project from Karen Lillis, who is also a bookseller and publisher.
"Pride and Prejudice in Pittsburgh" and "Make My Wish Come True" are this month's book recommendations.
"Raising the Dead: The Work of George A. Romero" and "Lazarus" are this month's book recommendations.
Clare Beams bends the tropes of historical and gothic fiction in "The Garden" while Matt Puchalski contemplates his surroundings in "A Pandemic Gardening Journal."
Colter Harper examines the jazz clubs of the Hill District and Benjamin Herold interrogates the dream of suburbia.
A debut poetry collection from Dorian Hairston tells the life story of Pittsburgh great Josh Gibson, while Lynn Emanuel displays rage and sadness in some of her finest work.
“People’s attention spans aren’t always what they used to be,” says Hattie Fletcher, who started “Short Reads" early last year.
Kristofer Collins' selections include a warm and witty ode to all things bookish and a collection of essays.
Book editor Kristofer Collins highlights Virginia Montanez's debut novel and David Rullo's “Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the ‘90s Scene.”
Book editor Kristofer Collins reviews a new biography of playwright August Wilson, and an inside look at the little-discussed working conditions experienced in the tech industry.
Books Editor Kristofer Collins this month suggests four under-the-wire recommendations if you’re looking to add a few more books to your Goodreads list before 2023 runs out.
Belt Publishing and Belt Magazine are celebrating 10 years of telling the stories of the Rust Belt.
Reviews of two books that take a deep dive into the world of Pittsburgh sports.
PM Book Editor Kristofer Collins reviews two archives by native Pittsburgh writers.
Our critic reviews books about 60 years of The Hulk's adventures and an investigation into of what once was considered an extinct music format.
Book editor Kristofer Collins reviews Consequence of Dream by Kevin Finn.
Our book editor's best bet for this month.
Our book editor reviews “Mothered” and “This Appearing House”
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Books Editor Kristofer Collins reviews “Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening.”
Books Editor Kristofer Collins reviews “Kaufmann's: The Family That Built Pittsburgh's Famed Department Store”
Books Editor Kristofer Collins reviews Richard St. John’s “Book of Entangled Souls.”
Our books editor reviews “The Same Dead Sons” by Dave Newman.
Our book editor turns up the heat with a fresh batch of tasty reads.
Our books editor has got you covered, for beaches, barbecues or your own backyard.
Plans are underway to celebrate all things books in one of the nation's ‘most literate cities.’
Our book editor delivers a wintry mix of literary delights to chase away those frosty blues.
Our book editor harvests a bumper crop of excellent new reads.
Our book editor catches up on some great new reads with local connections.
Pittsburgh author Deesha Philyaw is taking the publishing world by storm with her debut collection of short stories.
Our books editor reviews “The Illness Lesson” by Clare Beams.
“Tender - A Literary Anthology and Book of Spells: Evidence” by Deesha Philyaw and Vanessa German.
Books Editor Kristofer Collins interviews one of Pittsburgh’s finest writers about what’s on her mind during quarantine.
Our book editor provides five options – old and new – that are worth your while.
Reviews of two biographies this month, one of former Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff and another of August Wilson –– aimed at younger readers.
The poems in “Greasy Handshakes, ” by Trafford native Richard Gegick, reflect the shift in the American economy away from manufacturing.
PM Book Editor Kristofer Collins recalls the many famous authors he met while working at a revered Oakland book store.
Reviews of "Hell with the Lid Off" and a memoir by Phil Bourque of his time playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Reviews of a graphic memoir by local cartoonist Frank Santoro and “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers.”
The disappearance of a teenage girl in Greene County is the inciting event of “Marilou Is Everywhere.”