The Book of Books

The Book of Books by Jessica Allen is the companion book for the PBS series The Great American Read.  The book is packed with interesting facts about America’s favorite books and authors. … Continued



The Collapsing Empire

In space, there is a Flow. There’s just one problem: the Flow is about to collapse, taking humanity and the empire it’s built with it. High jinks, as they are wont, ensue.



Stray City

Andrea Morales has found her place in the world after being cut off from her biological family for being gay. She’s a part of a thriving community in the Portland … Continued


All for Love

Would you sacrifice everything for love, a love that ultimately ends in betrayal? Pittsburgh Opera opens its 2018-2019 season with Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. I have to admit that I … Continued



American History with Denise Kiernan

If you like Erik Larson’s journalistic approach to history, Denise Kiernan’s two books will make time go a little faster while we wait to see what he does next.