Despite its relatively small size among big cities, Pittsburgh is awash in literary complexity. Blessed with a vibrant literary scene, Pittsburgh has produced more than its share of authors with national reputations. From Lori Jakiela and Sam Hazo to Stewart O'Nan and Kathleen George, the region has first-rate writers to spare. So it isn't surprising that those nurtured or inspired by this scene have produced books about dramatically different aspects of life in the 'Burgh. The following are just a fraction of the books that tell Pittsburgh's story from different directions