Common Reads: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon

Please join Frick staff members, and fellow readers and literature lovers, Lisa Viscusi and Kelly McMasters for a virtual book club. Each month, we explore works from the established and new literary canon.

This January, delve into Michael Chabon’s first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, which follows the protagonist’s coming of age story as he spends the summer adventuring around Pittsburgh. Chabon explores themes of growing up, sexuality, and friendship. Gather with us to discuss this popular novel, which celebrates our beloved city.