White Whale Bookstore

Family-owned, general interest independent bookstore in Pittsburgh. Our selection of new books includes a broad range of contemporary and literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, history, philosophy, local authors, independent presses, children’s books, and much more. If we don’t have a book in stock, we are happy to order it. White Whale Bookstore aims to be a community hub—a place for engagement, conversation, and sharing ideas. We host author readings, poetry nights, writing workshops, book clubs, children’s story hour, school visits, offsite literary series, and anything else that sounds like a good fit. Our calendar is packed with virtual offerings!