3 Must-Visit Pittsburgh Bookstores with Live Performances

The bookstore experience is made even better with live performances. Stephanie Flom, executive director at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, and Heather McAdams Caldwell, content strategist at Littsburgh and publisher at Bridge & Tunnel Books, share three local bookstores to catch a show.

- Advertisement -

White Whale Bookstore

4754 Liberty Ave
Locally owned, neighborhood bookstore. Great selection of literary and local titles. Beautiful renovation/expansion provides quiet, professional space for readings, plus cappuccinos and Millie’s ice cream! 

City of Asylum

40 W. North Avenue
Knowledgeable staff, great selection of books, especially translations and children’s collections. It’s wonderful to support the important work of City of Asylum and the exiled writers they house in their residency program. Great performance space to hear from writers and listen to music. 

- Advertisement -

Penguin Bookshop 

417 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Penguin Bookshop hosts a can’t-miss writers’ series about twice a month with award-winning writers. The conversations are always fun and engaging. 

Story by Stephanie Flom and Heather McAdams Caldwell

- Advertisement -

Subscribe to TABLE Magazine’s print edition.

Subscribe to TABLE's email newsletter

We respect your privacy.

Don't Miss

spot_img

Related Articles

Best Halloween Plays and Musicals in Pittsburgh: The Season’s Spookiest—and Silliest—Shows

From Dracula with a comic spin to Rocky Horror with props and plenty of audience participation, these Pittsburgh plays and musicals are bringing some theatrical tricks and treats to the stage in October.

Step Into Artist Amanda Ross-Ho’s Childhood Home at Mattress Factory

Reconstructed at 75% scale, the second floor of Amanda Ross-Ho’s childhood home at Mattress Factory looks convincing enough to invite recognition while remaining persistently unfamiliar.

La Grassa and Lulá’ La Chula: Two New Pittsburgh Restaurants Started as Pop-Ups

Two popular Pittsburgh pop-up restaurants—La Grassa and Lulá’ La Chula—are getting permanent homes this fall, bringing Detroit-style pizza to Lawrenceville and Oaxacan cooking to Etna.