Many, many books exist that document aspects of the Anthracite Coal Mining Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  The sections below list only a subset of what is available. Books, especially recent ones, may not be available online, but may be available for check out at many public libraries across Pennsylvania.

Various series by Acadia Publishing chronicle the history of small towns and industries across the country. Each title features more than 200 vintage images, capturing often forgotten bygone times and bringing to life the people, places, and events that defined a community. Numerous books in this series focus on the Anthracite region.