Ready Player Two
If you read “Ready Player One,” you know it’s a sci-fi treasure hunt brimming with nerdy nostalgia. Author Ernest Cline has delivered again in the sequel, “Ready Player Two.” Are you ready to jump into the OASIS for another egg hunt? Strap on your haptic gloves and log in!
My Top Five LGBTQIA Reads of 2020*
Check out one librarian’s top five LGBTQIA reads for 2020.
Cookies and Treats
‘Tis the season for lots of baking and then taste-testing your cookies and treats! Whether you are baking for yourself or your family, friends and neighbors, baked goods are a wonderful way to show you care. Check out these books for recipes and tasty techniques.
In Anticipation of the 2021 Premio Alfaguara de Novela
In anticipation of the Premio Alfaguara de Novela award announcement, check out these past winners and see if anything catches your eye.
Climate and Nature
These books explore climate change, energy and our relationship with nature.
Music Biographies and CDs
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wonderful selection of biographies about musical artists both online and in print. The Library also has a large collection of CDs that can be requested and access to many different artists on Hoopla. Check out these recommendations to get started.
Crossing Borders
These stories of LGBTQIA immigrants demonstrate the challenges and triumphs of crossing borders as well as sex and gender binaries.
Handmade Gifts for the Holidays
Here is a selection of the many books Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has with suggestions of things you can make, from delicious edible gifts to creative knits to paper crafts and more.
Top Five Books in the Library’s Welcome Center
The Library’s Welcome Center collections hold books, movies and kits that share dynamic stories and information. Looking for a place to start? Here are the top circulating book titles in the Welcome Center collections at CLP – Main and CLP – Squirrel Hill.
Gentrification Stories
If you’re on the waiting list for the book, “When No One Is Watching,” here is a list of some of the best recent stories featuring gentrification at their core.