I’m so glad you have grown to love Pittsburgh ❤️ I love that you treated your subscribers to the awesome literary scene we have! I ran a vibrant book club here for many years that led to lasting friendships and exposure to books I would never have considered reading 📖 I love our independent and used bookstores and recommend a visit to Beyond bedtime Books on Potomac in Dormont. The owner is knowledgeable and lovely to chat with. I am so thankful for all the wonderful literary opportunities we have n’at. Happy reading to all yinz!
I am going back watching older videos and could watch this one over and over. I grew up in SW PA and much of that time in Pittsburgh. Although I live in the Midwest now, my heart is still in Pittsburgh. Thank you for this video.
I agree that Carnegie is a huge reason. I think another reason we have such a literary scene is due to our plethora of University’s…I have read several books by Pittsburgh area college graduates. You are so right…Pittsburgh is an AMAZING place to live!!
What a perfect time to have this video hit my feed. Currently waiting to hear back on whether I landed a promotion that would take me to Pittsburgh. Good to know there is a thriving literary scene waiting there for me if I get it!
I love Pittsburgh and this makes me love it even more! I used to travel for work and was always on the hunt for great places to retire. Pittsburgh is definitely on the list. Now it’s bumped up on the list! I’m in Seattle which also is a good literary city, however it’s gotten too big and unwieldy to enjoy any more.
I grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland and we have had a few Carnegie Library branches for decades. Never would have guessed I’d end up living in the city that Carnegie called home.
Since I grew up there and attended Pitt I can tell you that the Carnegie legacy is alive and well in Pgh. That is why! We also love movies, stories and many of our immigrants wanted to get out of the steel industry and move into something better. If you look, many of the greats in Hollywood went to Carnegie-Mellon University and The University of Pgh... and we also have a great storytelling community, actors and creatives and writers, playwrights and little ol me who moved away to seek her fortune and I did in London but have Pittsburgh in my genes, my father was born there! I am sure glad someone is speaking up for Pgh, it is a great city!!
Thank you for sharing your love for your city! Libraries is a must for me too wherever I am living! Sadly the nearest big library, Austin Public Library, is 20 min drive away downtown but it’s my favorite library that I’ve been to so far!
Oh, that must have been so beautiful! My husband and I had a city hall wedding since I'm not at all good at event planning and we don't really have family around here.
There are two Carnegie library buildings here in Cambridge Ontario Canada. One in the Galt section of town and one in Hespeler section. They are no longer used as libraries but they have been preserved as historic buildings.
I loved this and really enjoy learning more about your city-sounds incredible! Don’t be offended, but whenever I think of Pittsburgh, I think of Dance Moms 🙈😂
I just read about Carnegie in Susan Orlean's The Library Book! What a fantastic book overall, too! I also enjoy WQED's Rick Sebak who has a deep and abiding love for the city. All his PBS Pittsburgh docs are a delight to watch. Informative, cozy & fun. A few are up on TH-cam!
Wow, thank you so much for this video! I just recently moved to Pittsburgh, and really have been trying to find my way here and kind of struggling with it. I’ve been trying to search for places that will really make it feel like home to me, and this video was exactly what I needed so thank you ❤️ I’m definitely going to be checking out these stores and checking out Littsburgh as well!
Welcome to the city!! I know from firsthand experience that it takes a little getting used to. Checking out some of the city's bookish offerings is a great place to start - also have you read This Is Where You Belong by Melody Warnick? It's all about moving to new places and finding ways to feel at home - I loved it & think it could be really helpful for you! I don't know if you have Instagram, but if you'd like to chat more, you're welcome to DM me over there. 😊
Took road trip to Pitts, Philly & DC in 2018 (agree, Pitts & Philly very different and cool in their own way). Wish I had visited these locations, need to go back.
@@abookolive Have you been to the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philly Olive? If not I recommend it, we reserved a docent/booked a tour (was just one guide and my husband and myself). Interesting and a dream for book lovers like us.
"Might as well be on another planet" I cackled because that's how I feel about Miami (I live in Tampa Bay). Well, now I gotta apply to Pittsburgh's dental school as well, for my license :D When somebody says Pittsburgh, first thing that pops in my head is the kid from Weeds TV show who was obsessed with Pittsburgh because it was listen as the best US city to live in. Great video!
This was great to hear about! Since reading Dr. Mutter's Marvels I want to check out the museum, with all these indie bookstores it just gives me another reason to go!
I hope you love them!! If it's not super hot in the mornings where you live, try to burn the Foggy English Morning candle in the morning - it's *blissful*!
I had no idea Pittsburgh had this! Funny enough, my entire family are HUGE Steeler fans so I've been there a couple times. I'll have to look out for the literary scene the next time we head up!
I grew up near Pittsburgh. My husband was born in McKees Rocks. My dad worked in the Steel Mill. I loved growing up in Pgh 😊 It has def. changed from when I was younger not sure if that is good or bad.
I didn't live here at that time, so I can't say if every aspect that has changed has been an improvement, but based on everything I've read and experienced for myself, the city - economically and culturally - has come a long way!
wow! i think i'll have to add pittsburgh to my travel bucket list! sounds like a great city to explore with lots of book souvenirs to bring home! :D that's definitely one downside to the city i live in (montreal) - not a huge selection of english bookstores and sales here, but we do have some great cultural events, so there's a balance. and having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card - maybe you could do a tour of the new library sometime! would love to see it!
Definitely come visit someday! I'm biased (obviously), but I think it's such an incredible place with so much to do & see. And a tour of the new downtown library sounds so fun - I haven't even seen it yet! I'll have to see if I can call in some favors to arrange such a thing 😂
Welcome to the area! There's so many bookish things to explore...and non-bookish things, too! Honestly come to Squirrel Hill, park on a side street (or come on a Sunday when public parking is free all day) and explore Murray Ave & Forbes Ave. Sundays are ideal, actually, because Amazing Books is closed on Saturdays.
Oh gosh, maybe? It would have been my first experience doing such a thing so I can't even count it as a learning opportunity for how'd I want to structure such a workshop. I'd have to put some work into the idea first. But I'll never say never!
Great video - living in Pittsburgh can be hard with grey days, but boy I appreciate the sunny ones! Thanks for sharing! I love hearing about bookish goings on in Pittsburgh and will check out your resources! I’m a clerk at the Sewickley Public Library (@sewickleypublib) join us for our Book Sale September 10-12. Our ‘Friends of the library’ collect book donations throughout the year and offer great deals on books! With the pandemic, lots of donations this year!
@@abookolive usually that same weekend The Presbyterian Church in Sewickley has their white elephant sale and they always have a great book selection too!
Do you know the story about the Caliban Book Shop on S Craig St? Wonder if you’ve ever come across the owner during your years in Pittsburgh. It’s absolutely insane!
Oohhhhhhhhhh yes, I've certainly heard that story! I've contemplated writing about it, actually. I went to the store when we first moved here, so I'm sure I've seen the owner, but I don't have any memory of talking to him and I don't hear other book people talk about him either. I should start asking around, though...
I love this city, complicated history and all. But yeah, we are rabid about defending our library system. Bezos back off, or you will catch hands! And the literary revival that is currently happening nationwide does seem to have a strong locus of activity right here in Pittsburgh. And omg, The White Whale Bookstore on Liberty Ave in Bloomfield is amazing as well. Definitely check them out! Wait, wut... City Books? I neeeeeeeed to goooo nooooowww...
Oh, and some local friends and I have started a queer focused arts and literature magazine called Rivets. Indiegogo was successful but Vol 2 will be forthcoming. Check out Phoenix of Alexandria on FB
I'm literally watching this while sitting in the Oakland Carnegie Library and it's bringing me SO MUCH JOY
ahahahahah I love that!!! Miss you!
I’m so glad you have grown to love Pittsburgh ❤️ I love that you treated your subscribers to the awesome literary scene we have! I ran a vibrant book club here for many years that led to lasting friendships and exposure to books I would never have considered reading 📖 I love our independent and used bookstores and recommend a visit to Beyond bedtime Books on Potomac in Dormont. The owner is knowledgeable and lovely to chat with. I am so thankful for all the wonderful literary opportunities we have n’at. Happy reading to all yinz!
I am going back watching older videos and could watch this one over and over. I grew up in SW PA and much of that time in Pittsburgh. Although I live in the Midwest now, my heart is still in Pittsburgh. Thank you for this video.
I agree that Carnegie is a huge reason. I think another reason we have such a literary scene is due to our plethora of University’s…I have read several books by Pittsburgh area college graduates. You are so right…Pittsburgh is an AMAZING place to live!!
I think you're right on the money - the universities definitely contribute to the scene!
What a perfect time to have this video hit my feed. Currently waiting to hear back on whether I landed a promotion that would take me to Pittsburgh. Good to know there is a thriving literary scene waiting there for me if I get it!
Good luck!! Crossing my fingers for you 🤞
I love Pittsburgh and this makes me love it even more! I used to travel for work and was always on the hunt for great places to retire. Pittsburgh is definitely on the list. Now it’s bumped up on the list! I’m in Seattle which also is a good literary city, however it’s gotten too big and unwieldy to enjoy any more.
I grew up in Belfast, Northern Ireland and we have had a few Carnegie Library branches for decades. Never would have guessed I’d end up living in the city that Carnegie called home.
Since I grew up there and attended Pitt I can tell you that the Carnegie legacy is alive and well in Pgh. That is why! We also love movies, stories and many of our immigrants wanted to get out of the steel industry and move into something better. If you look, many of the greats in Hollywood went to Carnegie-Mellon University and The University of Pgh... and we also have a great storytelling community, actors and creatives and writers, playwrights and little ol me who moved away to seek her fortune and I did in London but have Pittsburgh in my genes, my father was born there! I am sure glad someone is speaking up for Pgh, it is a great city!!
As a Pittsburgh-area librarian, I really enjoyed this!
Thank you for sharing your love for your city! Libraries is a must for me too wherever I am living! Sadly the nearest big library, Austin Public Library, is 20 min drive away downtown but it’s my favorite library that I’ve been to so far!
I love Pittsburgh I can't wait to go back
It's the only cold city my dad would consider 😂
I can't wait for you to come back! We'll have a nice long visit next time (complete with lots of book shopping) ❤
As a Pittsburgh native, this made me smile!!
Where did you get married, Olive? My husband and I got married at the Heinz History Center (in their 6th floor library!)
My dad grew up on the north side - fun to see you highlight City Books.
Oh, that must have been so beautiful! My husband and I had a city hall wedding since I'm not at all good at event planning and we don't really have family around here.
There are two Carnegie library buildings here in Cambridge Ontario Canada. One in the Galt section of town and one in Hespeler section.
They are no longer used as libraries but they have been preserved as historic buildings.
I loved this and really enjoy learning more about your city-sounds incredible! Don’t be offended, but whenever I think of Pittsburgh, I think of Dance Moms 🙈😂
Hahaha! I actually know someone who worked on that show!
I just read about Carnegie in Susan Orlean's The Library Book! What a fantastic book overall, too! I also enjoy WQED's Rick Sebak who has a deep and abiding love for the city. All his PBS Pittsburgh docs are a delight to watch. Informative, cozy & fun. A few are up on TH-cam!
Oh, The Library Book! I loved that book! I'll have to watch some of those docs - thanks 😊
Interesting video! My husband went to Pitt for grad school and we lived outside the city for a bit. We love the city so much!
That's awesome! Pitt is a fantastic school.
Wow, thank you so much for this video! I just recently moved to Pittsburgh, and really have been trying to find my way here and kind of struggling with it. I’ve been trying to search for places that will really make it feel like home to me, and this video was exactly what I needed so thank you ❤️ I’m definitely going to be checking out these stores and checking out Littsburgh as well!
Welcome to the city!! I know from firsthand experience that it takes a little getting used to. Checking out some of the city's bookish offerings is a great place to start - also have you read This Is Where You Belong by Melody Warnick? It's all about moving to new places and finding ways to feel at home - I loved it & think it could be really helpful for you! I don't know if you have Instagram, but if you'd like to chat more, you're welcome to DM me over there. 😊
Took road trip to Pitts, Philly & DC in 2018 (agree, Pitts & Philly very different and cool in their own way). Wish I had visited these locations, need to go back.
Three great cities! I love Philly & D.C., but Pittsburgh is the ultimate for me (obviously lol)!
@@abookolive Have you been to the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philly Olive? If not I recommend it, we reserved a docent/booked a tour (was just one guide and my husband and myself). Interesting and a dream for book lovers like us.
"Might as well be on another planet" I cackled because that's how I feel about Miami (I live in Tampa Bay).
Well, now I gotta apply to Pittsburgh's dental school as well, for my license :D
When somebody says Pittsburgh, first thing that pops in my head is the kid from Weeds TV show who was obsessed with Pittsburgh because it was listen as the best US city to live in.
Great video!
This was great to hear about! Since reading Dr. Mutter's Marvels I want to check out the museum, with all these indie bookstores it just gives me another reason to go!
Unfortunately the Mutter Museum is in Philadelphia, not Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh does have some great museums, though!
What a fantastic tribute to your city!
Thank you very much!
This was such an interesting video! Great concept!
Geez! Now I want to go to Pittsburgh. Thanks
Haha! You won't be sorry if you pay the city a visit!
this was very interesting to learn about! c:
Love a good bookstore!
Fantastic video!
I just ordered your north ave candle bundle soooo excited :)
I hope you love them!! If it's not super hot in the mornings where you live, try to burn the Foggy English Morning candle in the morning - it's *blissful*!
I had no idea Pittsburgh had this! Funny enough, my entire family are HUGE Steeler fans so I've been there a couple times. I'll have to look out for the literary scene the next time we head up!
That's awesome! If you feel comfortable, let me know when you're in the city next!
I grew up near Pittsburgh. My husband was born in McKees Rocks. My dad worked in the Steel Mill. I loved growing up in Pgh 😊 It has def. changed from when I was younger not sure if that is good or bad.
I didn't live here at that time, so I can't say if every aspect that has changed has been an improvement, but based on everything I've read and experienced for myself, the city - economically and culturally - has come a long way!
I love the Carnegie libraries! I used to go to a writing club in the Squirrel Hill branch but I had to stop because of the pandemic :(
I'm sorry to hear that 😔 Hopefully you'll be able to go to meetings again in the near future!
wow! i think i'll have to add pittsburgh to my travel bucket list! sounds like a great city to explore with lots of book souvenirs to bring home! :D that's definitely one downside to the city i live in (montreal) - not a huge selection of english bookstores and sales here, but we do have some great cultural events, so there's a balance. and having fun isn't hard, when you've got a library card - maybe you could do a tour of the new library sometime! would love to see it!
Definitely come visit someday! I'm biased (obviously), but I think it's such an incredible place with so much to do & see. And a tour of the new downtown library sounds so fun - I haven't even seen it yet! I'll have to see if I can call in some favors to arrange such a thing 😂
We live in a small town in Tennessee and our library is a Carnegie library.
Indeed - he gave money to libraries and to start libraries all over the country!
Recently moved 90 minutes away and thinking of exploring Pgh but not sure where to start. Thanks!
Welcome to the area! There's so many bookish things to explore...and non-bookish things, too! Honestly come to Squirrel Hill, park on a side street (or come on a Sunday when public parking is free all day) and explore Murray Ave & Forbes Ave. Sundays are ideal, actually, because Amazing Books is closed on Saturdays.
Olive, any chance you would be able to do that book reviewing course virtually anytime in the future?
Oh gosh, maybe? It would have been my first experience doing such a thing so I can't even count it as a learning opportunity for how'd I want to structure such a workshop. I'd have to put some work into the idea first. But I'll never say never!
Great video - living in Pittsburgh can be hard with grey days, but boy I appreciate the sunny ones! Thanks for sharing! I love hearing about bookish goings on in Pittsburgh and will check out your resources!
I’m a clerk at the Sewickley Public Library (@sewickleypublib) join us for our Book Sale September 10-12. Our ‘Friends of the library’ collect book donations throughout the year and offer great deals on books! With the pandemic, lots of donations this year!
So happy the sale is back this year! I highly recommend it
I've been to the Sewickley sale many times - it's one of the best in the area, in my humble opinion!
@@abookolive usually that same weekend The Presbyterian Church in Sewickley has their white elephant sale and they always have a great book selection too!
Do you know the story about the Caliban Book Shop on S Craig St? Wonder if you’ve ever come across the owner during your years in Pittsburgh. It’s absolutely insane!
Oohhhhhhhhhh yes, I've certainly heard that story! I've contemplated writing about it, actually. I went to the store when we first moved here, so I'm sure I've seen the owner, but I don't have any memory of talking to him and I don't hear other book people talk about him either. I should start asking around, though...
Hey
I love this city, complicated history and all. But yeah, we are rabid about defending our library system. Bezos back off, or you will catch hands! And the literary revival that is currently happening nationwide does seem to have a strong locus of activity right here in Pittsburgh. And omg, The White Whale Bookstore on Liberty Ave in Bloomfield is amazing as well. Definitely check them out! Wait, wut... City Books? I neeeeeeeed to goooo nooooowww...
Oh, and some local friends and I have started a queer focused arts and literature magazine called Rivets. Indiegogo was successful but Vol 2 will be forthcoming. Check out Phoenix of Alexandria on FB