Upcoming Events
Book Bedazzle Craft Night
Back by popular demand, Blythe Books is bringing the coziest, calmest craft night you’ve ever seen. Join us for an evening of book bedazzling where we’ll jazz up some of our favorite book covers with some glam rhinestones that will make each story the standout piece on your bookshelves.
Book bedazzling is easy to pick up and a relaxing way to spend the evening with friends and other bookworms.
Cost: $28 - This includes all supplies (please bring your own book), snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today!
Heated Rivalry Galentine's Day Craft Night
Join us as we take to the rink for a heated Galentine’s Day party and craft night themed around our favorite hockey romance show Heated Rivalry!
Themed drinks and food will be waiting for you as you gather to play for either Montreal or Boston. Once you’ve picked your side get ready for a fun night of fabulous crafting. We’ll have everything you need to create your own whimsical HR-themed cross stich project, including some lessons if you’ve never cross stitched before. Pick your favorite Cottage-themed pattern and settle in for some fun, conversation, and hockey references.
This event is 21+ only.
Space is limited, so make sure you grab your seat soon! Click the button below to save your space for this epic event!
Better Than the Movies Book Club
Join our quarterly Better Than the Movies book club and discuss upcoming and current films based off of popular literary works. Each meeting we’ll tackle a different book that is making the jump to the big screen to see how the two stories compare through a thoughtful discussion.
February’s Book: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Cost: $0 All book clubs are free to attend
Bonus: Book Club members receive 10% off their entire purchase at Blythe Books if shopping on book club night (no purchase is required)
RSVP: Please click the button below to join the online book club group to get more timely updates on this and all future meetings.
Can’t wait to meet you for book club!
Private Valentine's Day Date at Blythe Books
Love is in the air at Blythe Books this Valentine’s Day season!
Do you and/or your significant other love books? Have you ever imagined the perfect date night at a bookstore, closed to everyone but you? If this sounds magical to you, we have the perfect holiday set up for you.
We have several spots available over multiple days for you to rent out Blythe Books for an hour. Your hour in the store will include:
Privacy to shop for anything you like - be loud, be silly, no one’s here but you and your SO!
Want to go on a book shopping spree? Take 20% off anything you buy at the store during your date night! A very few select items are excluded from this deal, please see the RSVP page to confirm all fine print
A book rose, perfect for displaying on your bookshelves at home
Champagne for everyone (alcoholic and non-alcoholic available)
A small gift from Blythe Books to you to celebrate your date night together
Cost: $50 per couple/hour
How to Book? Space is extremely limited for this event, and more dates and times will not be added. Don’t miss your chance to have a fun evening with your bibliophile partner. Click the button below to claim a spot.
Private Valentine's Day Date at Blythe Books
Love is in the air at Blythe Books this Valentine’s Day season!
Do you and/or your significant other love books? Have you ever imagined the perfect date night at a bookstore, closed to everyone but you? If this sounds magical to you, we have the perfect holiday set up for you.
We have several spots available over multiple days for you to rent out Blythe Books for an hour. Your hour in the store will include:
Privacy to shop for anything you like - be loud, be silly, no one’s here but you and your SO!
Want to go on a book shopping spree? Take 20% off anything you buy at the store during your date night! A very few select items are excluded from this deal, please see the RSVP page to confirm all fine print
A book rose, perfect for displaying on your bookshelves at home
Champagne for everyone (alcoholic and non-alcoholic available)
A small gift from Blythe Books to you to celebrate your date night together
Cost: $50 per couple/hour
How to Book? Space is extremely limited for this event, and more dates and times will not be added. Don’t miss your chance to have a fun evening with your bibliophile partner. Click the button below to claim a spot.
Three Rivers Readers Book Club
Join our quarterly Three Rivers Readers book club at Blythe Books. Each quarter we will meet to discuss a book written by a local author (both trad and indie published). The selection and genre is always changing to reflect our current reading mood, so keep a lookout for books that speak to you!
February’s Book: Shadow of Lilith by Stevie Hosler
Cost: $0 All book clubs are free to attend
Bonus: Book Club members receive 10% off their entire purchase at Blythe Books if shopping on book club night (no purchase is required)
RSVP: No RSVP is needed, but consider joining @threeriversreaders on Instagram for updates on this and all future meetings.
Can’t wait to meet you for book club!
Beginner's Embroidery Class
Join Blythe Books for our first ever Beginner’s Embroidery Class at the store. We’ll be taking time to learn the basics of embroidery stitching, from picking your needle and string thickness to basic stitches that will get you through just about any basic embroidery project. Once we’ve mastered the first steps, we’ll start on our first project: An embroidered canvas bag, perfect for hauling around your favorite books, snacks, or embroidery items.
SNOW MAKEUP DAY: A makeup day of Saturday, February 21, 2026 has been scheduled for this even should we need to cancel due to inclement weather.
Class space is limited, so sign up now to join in on the fun.
Your Next Read Meetup
Hosted the 4th Wednesday of every month at Blythe Books
Join us for a reverse book club: instead of reading a book prior to the meeting, join the meeting to recommend a book or two that fits in with that month’s theme. You’ll leave the meeting with some new reads to add to your TBR pile whenever you have the time.
February's Theme:
Cost: $0 This event is free to attend
J Donald Book Launch
Join Blythe Books as we welcome local author J. Donald to the store to celebrate the release of his new book A Better Human. This title releases on February 6, 2026 and you’ll want to snag a copy to add to your TBR pile.
This event is free to attend, though you may choose to purchase a signed copy of J. Donald’s book at the event if you wish. The event is open to all ages, and families are welcome to attend.
A Better Human Synopsis:
Life inside the Conservation City walls is perfect. No crime. No disease. Society is perfectly structured. After the outbreak nearly brought humans to extinction, those who survived managed to make life better - with the help of advanced medical science from Volcan Enterprises.
Jacob Anderson has grown up inside these walls. His life is normal. Sports. School. Hanging out with friends - sneaking over the walls to the Outside to find comic books and learn what kids did in the Old-World. Typical activities for someone about to turn eighteen.
What isn't normal are Jacob's abilities and that his father insists he keeps them secret from everyone.
After a tragic event takes his father's life, Jacob is approached by Victor Volcan, his dad's best friend, who introduces him to other humans with unique and miraculous abilities just like him.
Suddenly, Jacob's normal life becomes anomalous as he unravels secrets about the world around him, about himself, and learns why his father insisted his abilities remained secret.
Neurographics and Watercolor – Meditative Drawing Workshop by Elisabeth Ridenour
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces neurographics, a meditative drawing practice, combined with watercolor painting. The process uses flowing lines and rounded intersections to create layered, abstract compositions that resemble neural pathways and encourage mindful focus.
Students begin by creating an abstract watercolor background using traditional or powdered watercolors (or both), learning simple techniques to allow color to flow naturally. Once the background is dry, participants are guided through a gentle neurographic drawing approach using continuous lines and rounded connections to build their composition.
The emphasis of this class is on slowing down, releasing perfection, and enjoying the creative process. The combination of watercolor and intuitive linework offers a calming, grounding experience while resulting in a unique abstract artwork to take home.
No prior drawing or watercolor experience is required. All materials are included.
Space is limited for this event, so be sure to book your spot soon for this art session.
Little Ones Story Time
Join us at Blythe Books on the first Wednesday of every month for story time. This 30 minutes is geared for kids ages 2-5 as we’ll read through a few stories together and talk about them. Silliness is always encouraged!
Parents/Guardians must remain in-store during the event, but free coffee and tea will be available while you take a minute to relax.
Drop Off Event at Blythe Books
Our semi-annual book drop off event is back! Help us stock our shelves with books you no longer have need for in your own personal collection.
This event runs all day Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8 at our store. Drop off books to sell that weekend and earn an extra bonus on any books we can accept from you. There is no limit to the number of books you can bring in, so plan accordingly to do some spring cleaning.
Our inventory needs change daily, but here are some rules to consider when deciding what books to bring in:
We generally are looking for books published from 2016 to present day. Exceptions are made sometimes, but the newer your book is, the better the chance we will be able to buy it from you.
Books should be in good or very good condition
We prefer to buy complete series whenever possible. Not a hard and fast rule.
We don’t have much room in our inventory currently for coffee table books, cookbooks, or travel books. We take these on a very limited basis.
This Drop Off event we are offering a double bonus payment on any of our “hard-to-find” genres of books: this includes sci-fi, adult horror, and graphic novels
For any additional questions about our book buying process, please see our Sell Your Books page on our site
Drop Off Event at Blythe Books
Our semi-annual book drop off event is back! Help us stock our shelves with books you no longer have need for in your own personal collection.
This event runs all day Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8 at our store. Drop off books to sell that weekend and earn an extra bonus on any books we can accept from you. There is no limit to the number of books you can bring in, so plan accordingly to do some spring cleaning.
Our inventory needs change daily, but here are some rules to consider when deciding what books to bring in:
We generally are looking for books published from 2016 to present day. Exceptions are made sometimes, but the newer your book is, the better the chance we will be able to buy it from you.
Books should be in good or very good condition
We prefer to buy complete series whenever possible. Not a hard and fast rule.
We don’t have much room in our inventory currently for coffee table books, cookbooks, or travel books. We take these on a very limited basis.
This Drop Off event we are offering a double bonus payment on any of our “hard-to-find” genres of books: this includes sci-fi, adult horror, and graphic novels
For any additional questions about our book buying process, please see our Sell Your Books page on our site
Girl Scout Cookie Day
Blythe Books is happy to welcome Girl Scout Troop 17040 to our store to sell Girl Scout cookies during store hours on Saturday, March 14th.
Troop 17040 is made up on Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts who sell cookies to help fund camping trips and fun events throughout the year. Your purchase of cookies helps these girls to learn and sharpen selling, math, and leadership skills, which they can use in every day life.
Boxes are $6 each, and cash and card are accepted at the event. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
Missy Brown Book Signing
Join Blythe Books as we welcome local author Missy Brown into the store for a book signing and meet-and-greet.
This event is free to attend, though a book can be purchased at the event. This is an all ages event, and families are welcome to attend.
Little Ones Story Time
Join us at Blythe Books on the first Wednesday of every month for story time. This 30 minutes is geared for kids ages 2-5 as we’ll read through a few stories together and talk about them. Silliness is always encouraged!
Parents/Guardians must remain in-store during the event, but free coffee and tea will be available while you take a minute to relax.
Sweet Suspense Book Club
Join our quarterly Sweet Suspense book club at Blythe Books. Each quarter we will meet to rotate through a selection of thriller and romance books, two genres that shouldn’t work together so well but absolutely do. It’ll be a great time, and you don’t want to miss out.
February’s Book: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Cost: $0 All book clubs are free to attend
Bonus: Book Club members receive 10% off their entire purchase at Blythe Books if shopping on book club night (no purchase is required)
RSVP: No RSVP is needed, but consider joining @sweetsuspense_books for updates on the book club.
Can’t wait to meet you for book club!
Little Ones Story Time
Join us at Blythe Books on the first Wednesday of every month for story time. This 30 minutes is geared for kids ages 2-5 as we’ll read through a few stories together and talk about them. Silliness is always encouraged!
Parents/Guardians must remain in-store during the event, but free coffee and tea will be available while you take a minute to relax.
Writer's Workshop Hosted by Ann Orlandi
Blythe Books is happy to welcome back local author Ann Orlandi to the store for our quarterly Writer’s Workshop. This workshop is geared to help aspiring writers to get the most out of their stories and ideas for a great novel.
Each meet-up we tackle a different writing theme to help develop your story more. February’s theme is: Crafting Compelling Characters.
Writer’s are encouraged (but not required) to bring a general outline of 1 main and up to 2 minor characters from their story. The outline can include traits of the character, what motivates them, their “Why”, and a short background.
Tickets are free for this workshop, and open to anyone 16+ years old. We ask that you RSVP to this event so we can properly prepare for each participant. Please click the link below to reserve your spot.
Walking Book Club with Blythe Books
Kick your new reading and exercise goals into high gear in 2026 with the Blythe Books Walking Book Club! Bring headphones and an audiobook and join us as we get some steps in while enjoying some new novels.
Where: Meet-up at Blythe Books. 2941 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh 15227. Space will be available for you to securely store valuables you don’t wish to bring with you on the walk.
When: Every Saturday in January. 10-11am. This event will be held regardless of weather.
To Bring: Comfy shoes for walking; headphones and an audiobook to listen to. A light snack or drink if it would be beneficial.
No RSVP needed to attend. Simply show up and walk!
Your Next Read Meetup
Hosted the 4th Wednesday of every month at Blythe Books
Join us for a reverse book club: instead of reading a book prior to the meeting, join the meeting to recommend a book or two that fits in with that month’s theme. You’ll leave the meeting with some new reads to add to your TBR pile whenever you have the time.
January’s Theme: Your favorite reads of 2025. Bring a few titles to share with the group for a discussion
Cost: $0 This event is free to attend
Walking Book Club with Blythe Books
Kick your new reading and exercise goals into high gear in 2026 with the Blythe Books Walking Book Club! Bring headphones and an audiobook and join us as we get some steps in while enjoying some new novels.
Where: Meet-up at Blythe Books. 2941 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh 15227. Space will be available for you to securely store valuables you don’t wish to bring with you on the walk.
When: Every Saturday in January. 10-11am. This event will be held regardless of weather.
To Bring: Comfy shoes for walking; headphones and an audiobook to listen to. A light snack or drink if it would be beneficial.
No RSVP needed to attend. Simply show up and walk!
Brick Book Painting
The perfect craft night to warm up your January, join Blythe Books for a Brick Book Painting. Brick books are a cute and subtle way to add a pop of color to your garden, while also showing off some of your favorite books.
The cost of this class includes one brick, sealed and ready for your design. All art supplies will be included at the class for you. We suggest you have a book design already in mind for the evening.
Light snacks, coffee, tea, and water will be provided during the event.
To RSVP to this event, please click the button below to purchase a spot.
Cost: $25/per person
An Evening with Rob King (In Conversation with Sally Wiggin)
Join Blythe Books as we welcome local sports broadcaster Rob King to the store to celebrate the release of his new book Sendina’s Prophecy: Book 2 of The Kavenland Adventure Series. Rob will be discussing the book, his writing career, and the importance of writing more books for middle grade readers with longtime Pittsburgh broadcaster Sally Wiggin.
This is an all-ages event open to the public. You must reserve a ticket to attend the event.
Cost: $0 (upgrades will be available if you would like to reserve a book prior to the event)
Winter Weather Policy: Blythe Books works hard to honor all events scheduled at our store. If we need to cancel an event due to inclement weather, we will post online about the cancellation as soon as a decision is made. We will also email all event ticket holders directly should an event need to be cancelled.
Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot at the link below.
Now What? Guide for Authors Event with Susan Helene Gottfried
So you’ve written a book! Congratulations! Finishing a book can feel like a large weight off your shoulder, but the truth is your writing journey is just beginning.
Join Blythe Books and local author and editor Susan Helene Gottfried as we tackle different post-story problems that will grow you and your brand and get your book out there to more people. Each quarter we will meet to look at different aspects of running your author business with topics such as building a brand, small business concerns, marketing in today’s world, selling your book, the mechanics to getting it done, and more.
January’s Topic: Building a Brand
In this meeting we will look at how to build a social media presence online, discuss media and PR Kits, work to identify how you can use a street team to benefit your book(s), and dive into how to work with indie bookstores in a productive way.
Cost: This class is free to attend. Space is limited to provide the best learning environment as possible.
Additional Resources: Many of you will have additional questions about building your brand that are specific to you and your books. Due to the scope of the class, some of these questions might not be relevant to the class as a whole and won’t be addressed in class. If you’d like to sit down one-on-one with Susan after the class to dive into your brand needs specifically, consultation spots will be available to book on a first-come-first-served basis. Each spot will be 20 minutes long and will allow you to break out your own questions and get professional feedback.
To RSVP to this event, please click the button below.
Walking Book Club with Blythe Books
Kick your new reading and exercise goals into high gear in 2026 with the Blythe Books Walking Book Club! Bring headphones and an audiobook and join us as we get some steps in while enjoying some new novels.
Where: Meet-up at Blythe Books. 2941 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh 15227. Space will be available for you to securely store valuables you don’t wish to bring with you on the walk.
When: Every Saturday in January. 10-11am. This event will be held regardless of weather.
To Bring: Comfy shoes for walking; headphones and an audiobook to listen to. A light snack or drink if it would be beneficial.
No RSVP needed to attend. Simply show up and walk!
The Yearning Yinzers Quarterly Meetup
Join us for our quarterly meetup of The Yearning Yinzers, a spicy-romance book club exclusively at Blythe Books.
All are welcome to join us as we talk about our selected reading.
For more information about our current book selection, please click the button below to join our group on The Storygraph. This page will announce when a book has been chosen, allow you to participate in a buddy read, and stay up to date on any new meetings or announcements that might take place.
Walking Book Club with Blythe Books
Kick your new reading and exercise goals into high gear in 2026 with the Blythe Books Walking Book Club! Bring headphones and an audiobook and join us as we get some steps in while enjoying some new novels.
Where: Meet-up at Blythe Books. 2941 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh 15227. Space will be available for you to securely store valuables you don’t wish to bring with you on the walk.
When: Every Saturday in January. 10-11am. This event will be held regardless of weather.
To Bring: Comfy shoes for walking; headphones and an audiobook to listen to. A light snack or drink if it would be beneficial.
No RSVP needed to attend. Simply show up and walk!
Spinning Yarns Quarterly Fiber Meetup
Join us for a social hour open to anyone who is working on a fiber project and would like to get out and meet others in the area.
Fiber projects include (but are not limited to): knitting, crochet, sewing quilting, needlepointing, embroidery, etc.
This social hour is a BYOP Event - Bring Your Own Project! We’ll be meeting to work on our projects and socialize. All socializing is optional, and you’re welcome to bring headphones and listen to music or an audiobook while you work as well.
Tea and coffee will be provided for everyone. You are encouraged to bring your own food to enjoy during the event.
You must reserve a spot for this class, as space is limited in our store. Click the link below to claim your spot and join us in January.
Little Ones Story Time
Join us at Blythe Books on the first Wednesday of every month for story time. This 30 minutes is geared for kids ages 2-5 as we’ll read through a few stories together and talk about them. Silliness is always encouraged!
Parents/Guardians must remain in-store during the event, but free coffee and tea will be available while you take a minute to relax.
Walking Book Club with Blythe Books
Kick your new reading and exercise goals into high gear in 2026 with the Blythe Books Walking Book Club! Bring headphones and an audiobook and join us as we get some steps in while enjoying some new novels.
Where: Meet-up at Blythe Books. 2941 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh 15227. Space will be available for you to securely store valuables you don’t wish to bring with you on the walk.
When: Every Saturday in January. 10-11am. This event will be held regardless of weather.
To Bring: Comfy shoes for walking; headphones and an audiobook to listen to. A light snack or drink if it would be beneficial.
No RSVP needed to attend. Simply show up and walk!
Celebrate Jolabokaflod at Blythe Books
The holiday season is here, and Blythe Books is ushering in a new tradition for all of our favorite bookworms: Jolabokaflod!
Jolabokaflod is an Icelandic tradition of gifting yourself and loved ones books and sweets to enjoy on Christmas Eve together. It’s a fun tradition we’d like to bring to Brentwood and all of our favorite Blythe Books customers.
Stop by the store on December 24 between 10am-2pm and buy a book. Any book you purchase that day will come with free chocolate from Umber Chocolates. You can take the book home to enjoy that evening, along with the treat. It’s the perfect way to relax before Santa arrives.
Fine Print: One sweet treat per person, while supplies last. A book must be purchased to receive the gift. No monetary minimum of the price of the book is needed to be met to receive the chocolate gift. Store credit and gift certificates can be used, but no other coupon, promotional prize, etc. will be accepted for the Jolabokaflod promotion.
Can’t wait to see you before we close for the holiday break!
Ann C. Orlandi Book Signing
Join Blythe Books as we welcome local Pittsburgh author Ann C. Orlandi to our store.
Ann will be joining us for a book signing and meet-and-greet from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
Books will be available to purchase during the event.
This event is open to the public and free to attend. This is an all-ages event.
Mindful Making: Winter Wreath Workshop
Join Lahia from Burghblooms for an evening that blends craft, reflection, and the joy of working with what nature offers. You’ll create a winter wreath from fresh evergreens and dried botanicals, enjoying the grounding experience of scent, texture, and form as you work with the season’s materials. As we reflect on the symbolism of wreaths as a threshold object - something that welcomes what we wish to carry forward and releases what we’re ready to let go of - you'll finish by choosing a word or idea to welcome into the months ahead and tuck it within your wreath as a quiet intention for the season.
Space is limited for this class, so do not wait to reserve your spot. Tickets must be purchased to join us for this event, and tickets can be reserved by using the link below.
Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes all supplies needed, plus the instructor’s time.
NEW FOR THIS CLASS: Use any store credit you have with Blythe Books to save 13% off the total cost of the class.
Cookie Decorating Class with Nena Jenkins
Join Blythe Books as we welcome Nena Jenkins from Bell’s Custom Cookies to the store for a cookie decorating class full of holiday charm! Always wanted to learn how to decorate adorable sugar cookies that everyone will be amazed by and will look as wonderful as they taste? This 90-minute class will teach you the basics of sugar cookie decorating, taught by a professional baker and cookie decorator.
You will practice your skills and decorate cookies to take home with you at the end of class.
Cost: $52 per person
What’s Included: Cost includes all supplies needed to decorate cookies (and extra cookies to take home), instructor’s time, and wine and non-alcoholic beverages during the event.
To RSVP: Please click the link below to claim your spot for this class.
Little Ones Story Time
Join us at Blythe Books on the first Wednesday of every month for story time. This 30 minutes is geared for kids ages 2-5 as we’ll read through a few stories together and talk about them. Silliness is always encouraged!
Parents/Guardians must remain in-store during the event, but free coffee and tea will be available while you take a minute to relax.
Book Bedazzle Craft Night
Back by popular demand, Blythe Books is bringing the coziest, calmest craft night you’ve ever seen. Join us for an evening of book bedazzling where we’ll jazz up some of our favorite book covers with some glam rhinestones that will make each story the standout piece on your bookshelves.
Book bedazzling is easy to pick up and a relaxing way to spend the evening with friends and other bookworms.
Cost: $28 - This includes all supplies (please bring your own book), snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today!
Book Bedazzle Craft Night
Back by popular demand, Blythe Books is bringing the coziest, calmest craft night you’ve ever seen. Join us for an evening of book bedazzling where we’ll jazz up some of our favorite book covers with some glam rhinestones that will make each story the standout piece on your bookshelves.
Book bedazzling is easy to pick up and a relaxing way to spend the evening with friends and other bookworms.
Cost: $28 - This includes all supplies (please bring your own book), snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today!
Stevie Hosler Book Launch
Join Blythe Books as we welcome Pittsburgh author Stevie Hosler to the store to celebrate the launch of her first book Shadow of Lilith.
Stevie will be in-store to meet readers, sign books, and talk about her first book release. She will also be hosting a Q&A with moderator Jamie Sterling. Light drinks and refreshments will be served
Tickets for this event are free. We ask you to RSVP to the event so that we can adequately prepare for our guests that evening.
Preorders for her book can be made by clicking the link below. Copies can also be purchased in store, while supplies last.
Better Than the Movies Book Club
Better Than the Movies Book Club is a book club that meets quarterly at Blythe Books. This group is themed around reading books that have been or will soon be made into a movie or TV series. Grab your popcorn and extra large cola, there’s lots to talk about with this book club.
November’s Book: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Better Than the Movies is a free book club that is open to anyone. We ask that participants be 16+ years old.
To buy a copy of The Housemaid, click the link below.
Beginner's Watercolor Class with Elisabeth Ridenour Part 2
This is class 2/2 for our Beginner’s Watercolor Class hosted at Blythe Books with local artist Elisabeth Ridenour. Please note that the price of this workshop includes an RSVP to both dates - you should be able to attend both class dates to sign up for this class.
Blythe Books welcomes local artist Elisabeth Ridenour into our store for a two-class series for guests. Join us for an immersive Introduction to Realistic Watercolor Painting workshop.
In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the foundational techniques to start your watercolor journey with confidence. You’ll also receive a PDF guide with everything we’ll cover in class, including additional sketches and reference photos, so you can continue practicing at home. Additionally, you can reach out to Elisabeth after the workshop if you have any questions as you practice your new skills.
Cost: $62 - this covers all supplies for both class sessions and the instructor’s time.
Space is limited to allow for individualized learning for everyone. Sign up for a spot at the link below.
Three Rivers Book Club
The Three Rivers Book Club is a quarterly Book Club that meets at Blythe Books. This book club looks to read books by local authors from the Pittsburgh area and beyond.
November’s Book: Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachel Lippincott
This book club is free to attend, and all are welcome. We ask that participants be 16+ years old.
Buy a copy of the book by clicking the link below:
Little One's Story Time
Join us at Blythe Books on the first Wednesday of each month for a Little Ones Story Time event. Story time is perfect for kids ages 2-6 and their caretakers. Relax in our children’s area as we read a few stories together, all themed around something seasonal and fun for everyone to enjoy.
Caretakers, free coffee and tea is available for you while your little one(s) enjoys Story Time.
This event is free and open to the public. No reservation is required.
Beginner's Watercolor Class with Elisabeth Ridenour
This is class 1/2 for our Beginner’s Watercolor Class hosted at Blythe Books with local artist Elisabeth Ridenour. Please note that the price of this workshop includes an RSVP to both dates - you should be able to attend both class dates to sign up for this class.
Blythe Books welcomes local artist Elisabeth Ridenour into our store for a two-class series for guests. Join us for an immersive Introduction to Realistic Watercolor Painting workshop.
In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the foundational techniques to start your watercolor journey with confidence. You’ll also receive a PDF guide with everything we’ll cover in class, including additional sketches and reference photos, so you can continue practicing at home. Additionally, you can reach out to Elisabeth after the workshop if you have any questions as you practice your new skills.
Cost: $62 - this covers all supplies for both class sessions and the instructor’s time.
Space is limited to allow for individualized learning for everyone. Sign up for a spot at the link below.
Allison Carr Waecher Book Signing
Blythe Books is proud to welcome fantasy writer Allison Carr Waecher (she/her/heres) to the store as part of her book tour for her new novel Welcome to Blackbird Hollow. Allison is the author of Dark Night Golden Dawn, The Consulate, and The Hollow Plane series. Her new book Welcome to Black Bird Hollow was cowritten by Victoria Mier and will be published on September 30, 2025.
The town that fights the fae together stays together.
An expelled academic collides with a grumpy hedgerider in this small town paranormal romance, perfect for fans of Rosie Danan and Lana Harper.
Wyatt Hayes is the middle sibling in a family of fae hunters, tasked with holding the line between the mundane world and the Faerie realm. When he gets word that the fearsome Wild Hunt is coming through his beloved Blackbird Hollow, he has just one goal: make sure no one gets taken.
But then Alice Blythe—a disgruntled academic—comes roaring into Blackbird Hollow with an earth-shattering theory, knocking everything in Wyatt’s carefully structured life off-course. Pursued by secretive government agencies and perhaps even the Hunt itself, she’s a massive distraction to protecting the town, and his closely guarded heart.
Will the Hunt steal Alice from Wyatt before they have their shot at love?
Allison will be in store from 5-7pm for a book signing and meet-and-greet. Books will be available for pre-order and to purchase at the event. This event is free to attend and open to all ages. No ticket is required to attend.
We are honored to welcome Allison into our store as her Pittsburgh stop on her book tour.
Pre-orders for this book have finished. Books will also be available to purchase in-store, while supplies last.
Beginner's Crochet Class with Dr. Rachel Krenek
Join Blythe Books as we welcome Dr. Rachel Krenek back to the store for another Beginner’s Crochet Class.
This class is perfect for anyone with zero knowledge of crocheting. It would also be a great class to attend for anyone who feels a good refresher course on the skill would be beneficial for them.
During this class students will work to first crochet a book marker (perfect for all the books you’ll read this autumn) before moving onto a scarf as the main project.
Cost: $38 - this includes all supplies as well as paying for the instructor’s time.
RSVP: Spots are limited in this class, and a ticket must be purchased to attend. Click the button below to access our ticket availability.