The Magic and Mythos of Maggie Stiefvater
Bloodthirsty water horses and immortal Welsh kings aren’t out of place in author Maggie Stiefvater’s books. Blend the mundane and the magical in these reads.
Sunny
An atypical manga sure to grab the attention of anyone who loves graphic storytelling.
My Friends Are My Power
“There are many worlds, but they share the same sky; one sky, one destiny.”
Photographic: the Life of Graciela Iturbide
Isabel Quintero’s writing and Zeke Peña’s art lyrically move the reader through the life of Graciela Iturbide, celebrated Mexican photographer. Though less well-known than, say, Frida Kahlo, this book shows … Continued
Come For the Book, Stay For the Company
Preview the East Grounds Book Club list from CLP-East Liberty.
Upgrade Soul: a Graphic Novel
Daniels author calls his work “a tale of transhuman evolution”, unspooling the story of an elderly couple, Hank and Molly, who decide to submit to a genetic upgrade from a … Continued
Manga Romance Chosen by one of Pittsburgh’s Top Teen Readers
Ever wonder about romance in books that seem so realistic that you can compare them to your life? Or maybe even picture yourself having the same relationship? Here is a selection of books recommended by Barbara Pimentel, one of Pittsburgh’s top teen readers!
A Love Letter to Jim Dale
Jim Dale is, at least to me, one of the top narrators out there. I have listened to many other audio books both from the library and Overdrive, most of the time the narrators are great however, Jim Dale stands out above the rest.
I’m in the Band: Fiction and Memoir about Music-making
If you’ve been in a band you’ll relate in some way to these stories, and if you haven’t, then now you’ll know.
Winter Chills
Need an absorbing and creepy fiction pick to curl up with on a cold night?