Many in Squirrel Hill hate Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers. But their feelings about how to punish him as his federal trial nears a conclusion are as unique as the individuals themselves. Lori Kline grew up in this tree-shaded East End neighborhood, where roughly half the residents are Jewish and
Eric Ackland’s love of books came from before he was born.
“I feel like I’ve been reading since the womb,” said Ackland, standing in the newest location of Amazing Books & Records in Squirrel Hill on Thursday. “My mom was an English teacher. I was reading by age 3. I cut high school so I could stay home and read.”
Ackland plans to open his new, expanded store at 5858 Forbes Ave. by March 1. Twice as big as the current shop on Murray Avenue, the new location is located in the former Avalon Exchange, which moved down the street in November.