For the 2026 Festival and beyond, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books will be known as PGH Book Fest!

NEW NAME, SAME FESTIVAL: PGH BOOK FEST

This rebrand speaks to the power of reading, showing that books are for everyone, and pays tribute toward Pittsburgh’s finest heritage: its three rivers. It also marks a fresh start for the Festival at its permanent home, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

As we turn the page to the next chapter, you'll notice changes to our website, social media and communication over the next few months. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram @pghbookfest to stay up to date on the latest rebrand changes.

2025 Festival Video

The 2025 Festival welcomed…

8,000 ATTENDEES
104 AUTHORS
29 POETS
45 PROGRAMS
24 EXHIBITORS/VENDORS
9 FOOD TRUCKS
3 BOOKSTORES
2 LIBRARIES
32 MODERATORS

In previous years, we’ve welcomed some big names to our stage, including:

Rebecca Yarros, author of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame and Onyx Storm
Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle and Hang the Moon
Billy Porter, actor, singer and author of his 2023 memoir, UNPROTECTED
Ross Gay, author of Inciting Joy and The Book of Delights
Sharon G. Flake, author of The Skin I’m In
Rachel Khong, author of Real Americans
Torrey Peters, author of Stag Dance
Judy Collins, author of Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Loss, Love,
and Redemption

& a variety of genres!

Fiction

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Nonfiction

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Romance

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Thriller

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Fantasy

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History

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Memoir

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True Crime

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Mystery

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Children's and Young Adult

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Noteworthy Names

Socially Speaking

Over the last four years, the Festival has cultivated a vibrant community of Pittsburgh’s most passionate book enthusiasts across Instagram and Facebook. With 4,200+ Instagram followers, 1,700+ likes and 2,200+ followers on Facebook, the platforms serve as a hub for sharing information about the Festival including author and poet spotlights and programming highlights.

The Festival’s online community stems further than its own accounts through our official Ambassador Program, which currently includes 14 book influencers— allowing us to target nearly 65,000 individuals!

With every passing year, the Festival proves to be a staple event that book lovers from near and far eagerly anticipate. We continue to grow and evolve our offerings to enhance the Festival experience for all.

2026 and Beyond

The growth of this literary tradition begins with you and your authors. We hope you’ll consider joining us in 2026!

To keep up with the PGH Book Fest, sign up for our mailing list below and follow us on Facebook or Instagam @pghbookfest.