Local bookstores offer anti-racist books for all ages
By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer
June 9, 2020
To help educate adults and children on racism, Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum and White Whale bookstores have created anti-racist booklists with books that discuss race, culture and what it’s like to be black in America.
The Outbreak | Well, now I’m never going to read “Infinite Jest”
By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor
April 2, 2020
Leah Mensch has lied about reading "Infinite Jest" more than she's lied about almost anything else.
Books I’m reading in the time of COVID-19
By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor
March 30, 2020
From classics to new releases, from poetry to fiction to essay and memoir, these are a few reads that have been keeping me sane in the time of COVID-19.
African American her-story: Author talks new book on history of black women in America
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Faculty, students and community members gathered on Tuesday afternoon to hear Daina Ramey Berry discuss her new book, “A Black Women’s History of the United States.”
Books to look forward to in 2020
By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor
January 6, 2020
Though 2019 was such a wonderful year for books, the book gods are telling me that 2020 might be even better. My only New Years resolution this year is to read as many books as possible.
Opinion | The 10 best books of 2019
By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor
December 6, 2019
To close the year full of glorious reading, I present to you The Pitt News edition of 2019’s best books.
Satire | 5 classic novels to take to the beach this summer
By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor
July 16, 2019
The Goodreads Popular Beach Read Books ranking has gone live, and there is only one thing to do with this list. Print it out, crumple it in a ball and recycle it.
Staff Picks: TPN summer reading list
June 4, 2019
While the days of required summer reading are far gone for college students, we here at The Pitt News want to share some of our favorite books to get you through the dog days of summer.
New Pa. prison policies only oppress prisoners
By Jason Henriquez, For The Pitt News
September 19, 2018
PA Department of Corrections unveiled a set of bureaucratic policies for prisons designed to prevent recent drug trafficking incidents. But these policies won't protect citizens or inmates.
Podcasts and prose: TPN’s entertainment picks for the summer
By TPN Staff
July 19, 2017
When we’re not busy writing, some of us at The Pitt News try to find time to read a book or listen to a podcast. Here are suggestions to kick back with and enjoy before classes resume in a few short weeks. BOOKS “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh” by Michael Chabon — Sarah Morris / For the Pit...