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On a small Greek island, a former Pittsburgh attorney discovers a new chapter worth writing about

Emails to cheer up a sick friend have been parlayed into a collection of essays by former Pittsburgh attorney and Fox Chapel resident Laura Aristidou Candris. Her literary debut, “Greek by Osmosis: My Life on a Small Greek Island (With Mama Kiki’s Recipes),” reached Amazon’s bestseller status in the Cyclades...
JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, ‘Communion,’ coming out later this spring

Vice President JD Vance has a new book coming out that will explore his religious faith and his conversion to Catholicism as an adult. “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith” comes out June 16, the HarperCollins Publishers imprint Harper told The Associated Press on Tuesday. HarperCollins also released “Hillbilly...
Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

LONDON — Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97. Deighton’s literary agent, Tim Bates, said he died Sunday. No cause of death was given. Deighton’s first novel, “The IPCRESS File,” helped set the tone of cool...
Former Valley News Dispatch reporter returns to her roots in new contemporary, romantic fiction

When former Valley News Dispatch reporter and editor Patricia Vido started writing her debut novel “For Love of Billie” 10 years ago, she was sure of one detail: its setting in the Alle-Kiski Valley. “That’s the most important piece of a story,” Vido said. “The Alle-Kiski Valley is where I...
Bloomfield’s White Whale Bookstore designated Friendliest Small Business in Pennsylvania

White Whale Bookstore, open in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood for a decade, has been named the friendliest small business in Pennsylvania. By analyzing 3,104 consumer responses and cross-referencing them with Google review scores, the Advance Funds Network released a list of the “Top 150 Friendliest Small Businesses in the U.S.” Through...
Christina Applegate unleashes a raw, probing memoir: ‘You with the Sad Eyes’

NEW YORK — Christina Applegate’s memoir is not a safe, prim thing. It’s raw and angry, lyrical and funny, and more than a bit dangerous — a lot like Christina Applegate. “My words come out of my face hole the way they come out of my face hole and that’s...
Vandergrift native rekindles childhood memories with book release

Mike Firek left his native Vandergrift in the 1980s for the bright lights of bigger cities like New Orleans; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles. The actor, playwright and vocal artist stayed away 45 years before returning to his roots in the small industrial town. “I feel like I never left,”...
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir launches in 22 languages, turning horror into hope for survivors

PARIS — Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir was released Tuesday in 22 languages worldwide, sharing details of the horror she went through and sending a powerful message of hope and support to victims of sexual abuse. “I wanted my story to help others,” Pelicot told French national channel France 5 last week...
Michael Douglas announces ‘raw’ memoir for October release

NEW YORK — Oscar winner Michael Douglas will have a memoir out this fall, a “raw, sweeping” account he says will illuminate his storied personal and professional lives. “After being asked for many years, I’ve finally decided it’s time to tell my story on my own terms,” Douglas said in...
Book clubs are booming as readers rejoice in reconnecting

Some groups gather in cozy living rooms, some among the shelves of independent bookshops or in local libraries, and some over a brunch table or a round of cocktails. But they all hold one item in common: a book. Book clubs may have roots in the French salons of the...
Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing

Richard Warburton takes a wire coat hanger, cuts the hook off, cuts and straightens the wires and bends the metal into two “L” shaped rods, also known as dowsing rods. He walks with one rod in each hand in search of finding hidden things underground and the rods crossing indicate...
In his new book, Gov. Josh Shapiro recalls an ‘offensive’ vetting process to be Kamala Harris’ running mate

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro questioned whether he was being unfairly scrutinized as the only Jewish person being considered as a finalist to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate — and briefly entertained his own run for the presidency — according to a copy of his upcoming book...
Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. The private deal for “Action Comics No. 1” was announced Friday. It eclipses the previous record price...
Children’s book inspired by Alle-Kiski Valley mother’s love for her son

As a little boy, Conor Sammartin was hesitant if he had to face something new. He often replied to his mother, Barbara Bedner, with the phrase, “Yeah, but…” in an attempt to avoid unfamiliar things. Bedner, who was born in New Kensington and grew up in Springdale, would encourage her...
Former TribLive journalist publishes 2nd fiction thriller

When crime reporter Rita Locke discovers a prominent funeral director who was murdered is accused of burying empty coffins, she decides to dig a little deeper. Even if that includes putting her life in danger. That’s always been her modus operandi — her way of approaching a newspaper story —...
Want to read more in 2026? Here’s how to revive your love of books

NEW YORK — People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again. Curling up with a good book can reduce stress, increase creativity and boost empathy. A recent analysis of U.S. government data found that...

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