Author: Kristofer Collins
What We're Reading in August
Two recent and very different books share in the conviction that writers must take a good look at the world around them and report what they have witnessed.
What We're Reading in July: The Pioneers
The Pioneers is historian and Point Breeze native David McCullough’s retelling of the settlement of the wilderness northwest of the Ohio River, which contained the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Undercover: What We're Reading in June
Reviews of “I”: New and Selected Poems by Toi Derricotte and Regular Hauntings: New and Previous Poems by Gerald Costanzo.
What We're Reading in May
Books Editor Kristofer Collins reviews "Appalachia North" by Matthew Ferrence and "Shale Play: Poems and Photographs from the Fracking Fields."
Take a Tour of Pittsburgh By the Book
Enjoy a walk on the literary side with Arlan Hess of City Books.
What We're Reading in April
Books Editor Kristofer Collins reviews "Unlucky 21: The Saddest Stories and Games in Pittsburgh Sports History," Wicked Pittsburgh" and Alternate Histories' "Pittsburgh in Olden Times."
What We're Reading in March
Reviews of “An American Odyssey: The Life and Work of Romare Bearden” and “Patsy Cline is on the Radio.”
Writer Damon Young on "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker"
The co-founder of Very Smart Brothas chats about his new memoir — and the state of Pittsburgh.
Bridging the Gaps in Pittsburgh's Literary Community
Diversity continues to be the key ingredient as The Bridge Series enters its third season.
What We're Reading in February
Reviews of two books that explore in fine emotional detail the relationships among blood relatives..
What We're Reading in January: Remembering Mr. Rogers
Fred Rogers had a special power. He informed our childhoods and could return us to them with a simple hello.
Undercover: What We're Reading in December
Five literary options that make great holiday gifts.
What We're Reading in November
Reviews of Clean Time: “The True Story of Ronald Reagan Middleton” by Ben Gwin, “This Darkness Got To Give” by Dave Housley and “Thank Your Lucky Stars” by Sherrie Flick.
Undercover: What We're Reading in October
Three books about the challenges, triumphs and tragedies of parenthood.
Undercover: What We're Reading in September
Reviews of "Bullets into Bells" and "American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin" as well as upcoming literary events.
Undercover: What We're Reading in August
A review of "The Pitcher and the Dictator: Satchel Paige’s Unlikely Season in the Dominican Republic," and a preview of award-winning playwright Tammy Ryan's next public reading.
Undercover: What We're Reading in July
“Sometimes I play the what-if game and wonder, what if we hadn’t moved to Sewickley when I got pregnant ... and what happened to us might never have happened at all.”
Undercover: What We're Reading in June
Reviews of Smoketown: The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance by Mark Whitaker and Abandoned Pittsburgh: Steel and Shadows by Chuck Beard
Undercover: What We're Reading in May
Reviews of The Drowning Boy’s Guide to Water by Cameron Barnett and Capp Road by Matt Borczon.
Undercover: What We're Reading in April
A look back at "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" as it turns 30, plus two literary events coming up in April.
Undercover: What We're Reading in March
Reviews of "79" by Brian Broome and "Among Ruins" by Robert Gibb, plus two literary events coming up this month.
Undercover: What We're Reading in February
The co-founders of Wigle Whiskey author a book on the history and current state of whiskey distilling in Pittsburgh.
Undercover: What We're Reading in January
Reviews of "Challenges to the Dream" edited by Jim Daniels and poetry anthology “Nasty Women & Bad Hombres" edited by Deena November and Nina Padolf
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