Author: Kristofer Collins
Self-Quarantining? Here Are 5 Great Books by Local Authors to Help Pass the Time
Our book editor provides five options – old and new – that are worth your while.
What We're Reading in March
Reviews of two biographies this month, one of former Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff and another of August Wilson –– aimed at younger readers.
What We're Reading in February: Greasy Handshakes
The poems in “Greasy Handshakes, ” by Trafford native Richard Gegick, reflect the shift in the American economy away from manufacturing.
Perspectives: Photographic Memory
PM Book Editor Kristofer Collins recalls the many famous authors he met while working at a revered Oakland book store.
What We're Reading in January
Reviews of "Hell with the Lid Off" and a memoir by Phil Bourque of his time playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What We're Reading in December
Reviews of a graphic memoir by local cartoonist Frank Santoro and “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers.”
Under Cover: What We're Reading in November
The disappearance of a teenage girl in Greene County is the inciting event of “Marilou Is Everywhere.”
What We're Reading in October
Poet and essayist Kristin Kovacic’s History of My Breath is a luminous study in shared intimacy. These essays ranging in topic from childhood to childbirth, parenting to care giving, busing to active shooter drills in schools take in the full scope of Kovacic’s life.
What We're Reading in September
Reviews of poetry collections by Michael Wurster and Robert Walicki.
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 June
Books Editor Kristofer Collins reviews “I”: New and Selected Poems by Toi Derricotte and Neal Stephenson comes to town.
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.
