Reading & Talk by J.D. Barker at City Books

by | Sep 1, 2017 | Happenings

Saturday, September 9th 7:00-9:00 pm In 2014, J.D. indie-published his first novel, Forsaken, and through perseverance, ingenuity and creative marketing, took the title to the top of the bestseller lists around the world. His second novel, The Fourth Monkey, sold to...

An Evening of Poetry on April 22

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Happenings

Join City Books in celebration of National Poetry Month on Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 pm when we host two of Pittsburgh best local poets.   Jennifer Jackson Berry’s first full length collection of poetry The Feeder was released from YesYes Books in December...

Mardi Gras at City Books on February 28th

by | Feb 22, 2017 | Happenings

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Literature! Join City Books on Tuesday, February 28th from 7:00-9:00 pm for an energetic evening of language and poetry with Marc Nieson and Adriana E. Ramirez. Marc Nieson is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and NYU Film School. His...

Jazz Concert at City Books

by | Jan 5, 2017 | Happenings

Join City Books on Saturday, January 14 from 7:00-8:30 pm The Kyle Simpson Jazz Collective Hear Kyle on trumpet, along with Paul Thompson on bass and Alex Ayers on keyboard. Kyle calls these guys his “dream team,” so you can be sure it is going to be a terrific night...