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This April, Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft! The event is anticipated to attract over 500,000 visitors to Steel Town. What better way to say welcome to Pittsburgh than books! For all the tourists, media personalities, and athletes venturing to the ‘Burgh we created a reading list to get to know us a little bit better. Because while we love our sports teams, there’s so much more to explore. From books highlighting our rich literary scene to nonfiction discussing our historic love of pierogies and French fries on salads, this list has something for all!  

Looking for more? Discover more Pittsburgh books at this link or explore the catalog for all things Pittsburgh at this link. You can also visit any CLP location to explore our Pittsburgh local history collections. 

You can sign up for a free library card here.   

If you need help using our Digital Media tools to access these selections, visit our Online Resources Support page.      

If you’re looking for more book suggestions, we’re happy to recommend them to you! Use this Book Recommendation form to send us some information about what you like to read and we’ll curate a list just for you.     

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In the Catalog

An Alternative History of Pittsburgh

An Alternative History of Pittsburgh

Ed Simon

Accessible and funny, An Alternative History of Pittsburgh is a must-read for anyone curious about this storied city, and for Pittsburghers who think they know it all too well already.

From the Catalog
From Libby
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