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Isolation is the perfect reason to read.

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. 
Author and historian Daina Ramey Berry came to Pitt to discuss her new book, “A Black Woman’s History of the United States,” on Tuesday.

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.”
Suzanne Collins, author of “The Hunger Games” trilogy, will release her book “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes” on May 19.

Books to look forward to in 2020

By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor • January 5, 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

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.
The tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” demonstrates the importance of communication in any relationship.

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.
“The Idiot” by Elif Batuman.

Staff Picks: TPN summer reading list

By The Pitt News Staff • 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.
(Illustration by Maria Heines | Staff Illustrator)

New Pa. prison policies only oppress prisoners

By Jason Henriquez, For The Pitt News • September 18, 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.
Pitt News Staff chose their favorite books and podcasts. (Photos via Flickr)

Podcasts and prose: TPN’s entertainment picks for the summer

By TPN Staff • July 18, 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...

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