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Books in the News
Now Trending – Books in the News – November 2026
Check out what is trending and topical by authors from the ‘Burgh or with Pittsburgh connections.
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Adult Winter Reading: Rekindle an Old Flame
Not looking to get into a long-term relationship with a book right now? Try these short story collections to rekindle the flame with a beloved author.
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Horror Novels About Horror Movies
Looking for the gross and gory, but not the jump scares? These novels deliver on all the guts, chainsaws, and retro camp of your favorite 80s slasher movie.
Books in the News
Now Trending – Books in the News – October 2026
Check out what is trending and topical by authors from the ‘Burgh or with Pittsburgh connections.
Books in the News
Now Trending – Books in the News – September 2026
Check out what was trending and topical this summer from authors from the ‘Burgh with Pittsburgh connections.
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Memoirs of Sex and Self
Relationship memoirs offer readers bold narratives that often expose (sometimes quite literally!) one’s true self.
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New Novels Set in the 1990s
The books featured here cover a wide span of genres and worldviews, but all are firmly set in the ‘90s with characters navigating the cultural and political uph…
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Celebrate Disability Pride Month 2026 With These Books for Kids
During Disability Pride Month, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to highlighting and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of individu…
Now Trending – Books in the News – June 2026
In this monthly post we are highlighting some regional literary news and connecting you with our library collections so you can keep your finger on the pulse of…
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Honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Storytellers with these New Fiction Picks
Honor AANHPI storytellers with these new fiction picks showcasing diverse narratives from gothic horror to genre blending romantasy. Bonus- all of the authors h…