Tales and Tarot

Join Autumn House Press for our Tales and Tarot Fundraiser at White Whale Bookstore on October 9, 2026, for a night of your favorite Pittsburgh artists reading from their favorite spooky literature; tarot card readings by PGH Astrology to answer your deepest questions; drinks and snacks; and time to commune with friends and fellow literary lovers.

 

We will also offer three different raffle baskets, including:

• Local Literary Love: Tickets to select Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures events plus books by Adriana Ramirez, Sony Ton-Aime, Cameron Barnett, and Jan Beatty
• Sports Fans Unite: Steelers Tickets and select books engaging with the theme of sports
• Tales and Tarot: Receive an astrological chart prepared by PGH Astrology; The Pittsburgh Tarot: A Gilded Age Deck, and select books from Autumn House Press

 

The readings will start at 7:45,

1. Jan Beatty will read Tarot-themed poems
2. Sony Ton-Aime will read a Haitian ghost story
3. Cameron Barnett will read an excerpt from “The Tell-Tale Heart”
4. Ricardo A. Vila-Roger will read TBA
5. Adriana Ramirez will read TBA
6. Treasure Treasure will read as Lady Macbeth

Tarot readings will take place every 15 minutes throughout the entire evening. If you are interested in a reading, we strongly encourage you to purchase the ticket that includes a reading, as otherwise, we cannot guarantee a spot! Order your tickets here.