Conspiracy
Is Conspiracy good or bad? Depends on the side you are on. In Hulk Hogan vs Gawker I think it’s pretty clear, but read this book and make up your own mind.
Children of Blood and Bone
This book has a lot of buzz, and it more than lives up to it. It’s listed as Young Adult, but is a great read for not-so-young-adults as well. It … Continued
Careers: The Graphic Guide to Finding the Perfect Job for You
As the parent of a two tweens, a teen, and one young adult, I am always looking for ways to explore and discuss their ever-developing career interests and goals.
Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches
Writer, actor, podcaster, and Daily Show contributor John Hodgman crafts a memoir full of funny tales from his childhood vacationing in western Massachusetts, his time at Yale University, and his experiences buying a vacation home in Maine.
Sunburn
Polly and Adam meet as co-workers at a beer and burger joint in a small resort town and are immediately drawn to each other. It turns out they have a lot in common. Both are “just passing through” for the summer with no family or friends in the picture and mysterious and muddy pasts that don’t quite add up.
Seen In Pittsburgh, Too!
These two novels differ vastly in their scope – one takes place over 70 years and the other over one weekend – but the centrality of family and questions of identity permeate both.
Cozying Up to Modern Minimalism
Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo outlines her methods for decluttering your home in this best-selling guide.
Short Stories. Big Feelings.
“Brevity is the soul of wit.” – Hamlet, William Shakespeare It takes special talent to fit emotion and meaning into a few words. Below are short stories of new and … Continued
Don’t Miss These July 2018 Releases
The reviews for these titles are so intriguing we want to give you an opportunity to get your requests in early.
The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies
If you’ve wondered why most movies being made today are adaptations or sequels or part of a “cinematic universe,” entertainment journalist Ben Fritz might have the answer.