The Hit Farm

By Joanne Beckman: What are you seeing with local bookstores? We have but one — a B&N in a big mall. That's it. Customers at Prairie Lights bookstore. Most often than not, you'll be able to obtain better value for your money if you buy comic stories from a comic book store. These shops should [...]

One of Pittsburgh's better-known religious book and gift stores — Kirner's Catholic Book Store, Downtown — is slated for sheriff's sale. After the retailer's 130 years of operation, its building on Fourth Avenue across from PPG Place is scheduled for Booksellers' jaws dropped today upon hearing that Minister for Small Business Nick Sherry had predicted [...]