We've got a lot going on this week!
We’ve got a lot going on in Littsburgh!
In personal news, Nick finally got the go-ahead toreveal the cover for his next book (and he’s been designing a bunch of fun stickers and bookmarks and bookplates and even t-shirts to go along with it—if you’re interested in joining Nick on his next book adventure, you can check out all the details on his site!).
In Littsburgh news—as usual—we’ve got a lot going on in literary Pittsburgh! In this email, you’ll find: bookish murals, excerpts by local authors / with local interest, and lots of events that we’ve just added to the calendar (A Virtual Evening with John Wideman! Brian Broome with John Vercher at Riverstone Squirrel Hill! A Conversation with Sara Shepard! “Why Did I Get A B?” by Shannon Reed, with Arlan Hess!).
Thank you, always, for opening and sharing the Littsburgh newsletter and site with your book-loving friends. We’ve been seeing so many new subscribers in the past few months, and we have you to thank for that!Your friends in books,
Rachel, Nick, and KatieThe Littsburgh Crew
P.S. Authors and event organizers: If you’re posting your events on Facebook, we may not have seen your listings. If you see that we haven’t listed your upcoming event, email us with details at news@littsburgh.com!
Cover Reveal + Pre-order Goodies - Snow Struck by Littsburgh’s Nick Courage
“I am SO EXCITED to finally be able to share the cover art for SNOW STRUCK, which is going to be published by Delacorte Press / Random House Kids in early 2022!”
The Cool New Mural at White Whale Books…
“White Whale has a lot going on these days! Recently we posted about the controversy with the developers at The Terminal (which was followed by White Whale’s subsequent expansion into the adjoining storefront). They announced their super-sweet summer reading partnership with local libraries and Millie’s… and now they’ve got a cool new mural!”
Start Reading Perseverance: One Holocaust Survivor’s Journey from Poland to America…
“Perseverance witnesses the life and legacy of Melvin Goldman. Part One of the book, excerpted here, is in Goldman’s own words, assembled from the bits and pieces of his life he recorded in free moments in his Squirrel Hill jewelry store. In Part Two, Lee Goldman Kikel, Melvin’s daughter, recalls the happy life of a Squirrel Hill Jewish family, and pays tribute to a father who lived through unimaginable atrocities, but maintained his faith in God and humanity.”
Start Reading Reunion: Americans in Exile by Abby Mendelson…
Note from the Author: All proceeds from the sale of Reunion: Americans in Exile will go to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank!”Subtitled Americans in Exile, Reunion chronicles the lives of Americans torn from their places and their pasts. Set in a wide variety of locales – England to Hawaii, Venice to Vietnam, Park Slope to Prague, Block Island to Hoonah, Alaska – the stories go where Americans find themselves searching for connection, coping with aging and loss.”
“Thirty-nine years old, laid off from a bookstore, and working in the backroom of a grocery, Sean Rogers thought the time was right to start his career as a software developer. The only problem: he knew nothing about technology. Just the opposite, he held on to CD players and flip phones long past the point of prudence.
Enter Tech Elevator (in Pittsburgh), an in-person coding boot camp boasting a 92% job placement. Welcome to 14 weeks of intensive education, larger-than-life characters, and a bumbling yet inspiring attempt at becoming a programmer….”
A Super-Sweet Summer Reading Celebration! 📖🍦🎉
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream, White Whale Bookstore, and Allegheny County Library Association, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Shaler North Hills Library just announced that they’re teaming up for a super-sweet summer reading program!
The Pittsburgher is now accepting submissions!
“We want to highlight the work of both new and established writers passionate about film, music, literature, fine arts, and culture. We are also interested in your poetry and short fiction!”
July 7, 2021: Sujata Massey- THE BOMBAY PRINCE Virtual Event @ Online More information
July 8, 2021: In Your Write Mind 2021 @ Online More information
July 8, 2021: Reading & Conversation: “The Prettiest Star” by Carter Sickels (w/ Nick White) @ Online More information
July 13, 2021: Hemingway’s 2021 Summer Poetry Series, Week 6: Allen, Dorsey, Kasdorf, Lin, Wesley @ Online More information
July 13, 2021: Penguin Bookshop Writers Series: A Conversation with Brenda Myers-Powell @ Online More information
July 13, 2021: Rachel Mennies & Friends presented with BOA Editions (Virtual) @ Online More information
July 15, 2021: A Virtual Evening With John Wideman (presented by The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books) @ Online More information
July 15, 2021: Literary Magazine Launch! Issue 30, Radar Poetry (Virtual) @ Online More information
July 15, 2021: Brian Broome with John Vercher at Riverstone Squirrel Hill (in person) @ Riverstone – Squirrel Hill More information
July 16, 2021: The Red Door: An Historical Memoir of The Squirrel Hill Cafe Book Launch @ Squirrel Hill Cafe More information
July 16, 2021: Eco-Justice for All! Reading with CAConrad @ Online More information
July 16, 2021: Book Launch! Taylor Byas’s BLOODWARM (co-hosted by The Rumpus and White Whale Bookstore) @ Online More information
July 17, 2021: Parsec Monthly Meeting @ Online More information
July 22, 2021: Virtual Reading & Conversation: Ellen Prentiss Campbell and Susan Scarf Merrell @ Online More information
July 24, 2021: Like Sunshine After Rain Book Launch @ Online More information
July 26, 2021: Russell Shorto (Smalltime) at Riverstone Books - McCandless @ Riverstone Books – McCandless More information
July 27, 2021: Hemingway’s 2021 Summer Poetry Series, Week 7: Grochalski, Harvey, Mohn-Slate, Taylor, Jr., Wilson @ Online More information
July 27, 2021: Penguin Bookshop Writers Series: A Conversation with Sara Shepard @ Online More information
July 28, 2021: Well-Read Black Girl Book Club @ Online More information
July 28, 2021: Virtual Reading & Conversation: “The Taste of Sugar” by Marisel Vera w/ Jennifer Maritza McCauley @ Online More information
July 29, 2021: Virtual Poetry Reading: Catherine Pond, Diana Khoi Nguyen, and Alexandria Hall @ Online More information
July 29, 2021: Eco-Justice for All! Reading with Camille T. Dungy (Virtual) @ Online More information
August 3, 2021: Penguin Bookshop Writers Series: A Conversation with Anna Bailey @ Online More information
August 4, 2021: Book Talk: “Up to Heaven and Down to Hell” by Colin Jerolmack (w/ Seamus McGraw) @ Online More information
August 10, 2021: Hemingway’s 2021 Summer Poetry Series, Week 8: Corpuz, Gegick, Prince, Shapiro, Wray @ Online More information
August 11, 2021: Latinx & Proud! Reading Series Special Edition ft. José Olivarez @ Online More information
August 11, 2021: Book Launch! “The Devil Makes Three” by Tori Bovalino (w/ Rachael Lippincott) @ Online More information
August 17, 2021: Zoje Stage launches Getaway at Riverstone Squirrel Hill @ Riverstone – Squirrel Hill More information
August 18, 2021: Reading & Conversation: Barrett Swanson & Jesse McCarthy @ Online More information
August 19, 2021: PulpFest 2021 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Cranberry More information
August 20, 2021: Reading & Conversation: “Why Did I Get A B?” by Shannon Reed (w/ Arlan Hess) @ Online More information
August 21, 2021: Parsec Monthly Meeting @ Online More information
August 26, 2021: Book Talk: “The Communicating Vessels,” translator Alexander Booth w/ Sarah Riggs @ Online More information
September 18, 2021: Parsec Monthly Meeting @ Online More information
October 16, 2021: Parsec Monthly Meeting @ Online More information
November 20, 2021: Parsec Monthly Meeting @ Online More information