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  • Janet Dawson + Wendy Hornsby

    Oakland Public Library 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Meet mystery mavens Janet Dawson and Wendy Hornsby, who will discuss their work and read from their newest novels.

  • Bay Area Poets Coalition First Saturday

    Strawberry Creek Lodge 1320 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Come and enjoy a friendly and informal read-around.

  • Spokespeople: Ch-ch-ch-changes

    House of Duke 3133 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Bring your stories of all of life’s changes, from quitting your first job to changing your first diaper.

  • Poetry Express 15th Anniversary

    Himalayan Flavors 1585 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Poetry Express celebrates its 15th Anniversary with readings!

  • Rachael Herron: The Ones Who Matter Most

    DIESEL, A Bookstore 5433 College Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

    DIESEL, A Bookstore in Oakland welcomes Rachael Herron to the store for her publication party for her new novel, The Ones Who Matter Most.

  • Robert Hill: The Remnants

    Books Inc. Berkeley 1491 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Robert Hill's second novel, The Remnants, is an ebullient ode to the last days of the last three residents of the town of New Eden.

  • Raina J. León + Paul Casey

    Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    As part of a Poetry Month celebration, Pegasus Books presents a reading with local poet Raina Leon and visiting Irish poet Paul Casey.

  • April in Paris

    Spice Monkey 1628 Webster St, Oakland, CA, United States

    Reading, Open Mic, + Free Drawing!

  • Humble Pie: Pie Drive & Open Mic

    A2 Cafe 5212 Broadway St, Oakland, CA, United States

    Come join the editorial staff of Humble Pie Volume 13. Bring something to share at our open mic.

  • Jason Buchholz: A Paper Son

    Pegasus Books on Solano 1855 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Pegasus Books presents an evening with local author Jason Buchholz, author of the debut novel A Paper Son.

  • Hannah Sanghee Park

    Morrison Library, UC Berkeley 2000 Carleston Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    She was named one of Variety’s "110 Students to Watch" for her film and television writing.

  • Robert Alter & Chana Kronfeld

    Magnus Collection of Jewish Art and Life 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Discussing the poetry of Yehuda Amichai, considered to be Israel's greatest contemporary poet.

  • Richard Loranger w/ James Cagney + Annelyse Gelman

    Nomadic Press 2926 Foothill Blvd, Oakland , CA, United States

    Join us for a very special art opening featuring works by Richard Loranger and readings by Richard Loranger and James Cagney. Music by the ever-so-talented Annelyse Gelman.

  • Lip Service West: 1,500-Word True Stories

    Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Pairing gritty, real, and raw writing with live performance, Lip Service offers audiences the rare glimpse into the personal lives of the artist.

  • Poetry & Jazz: Three Dynamic Duos

    Central Library, Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Three amazing sets of poets and musicians blend words and music.

  • Irina Rivkin + Jan Steckel

    Plymouth United Church of Christ 424 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

    Admission is $7 - $10 and includes a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of 10 fashion rings in a fancy heart-shaped box.

    $7 – $10

  • Rubin, Leotta, Easton, + Nill

    Perch Coffee House 440 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

    The SHOUT is a monthly event featuring invited storytellers telling amazing but true 10-minute stories from their lives.

    $7 – $20

  • Sarah Manguso

    Soda Center, Claeys Lounge SMC 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA, United States

    Sarah Manguso is the author, most recently, of the memoirs Ongoingness, The Guardians, and The Two Kinds of Decay.

  • Story Hour: Zoë Ferraris

    Morrison Library, UC Berkeley 2000 Carleston Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Reading + Book signing.

  • Poetry Circle

    Claremont Branch, Berkeley Public Library 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Come, participate in the friendly atmosphere, share a ready ear, read aloud (or recite), and let the words do their weave and swing and work.

  • MY FAULT is OUR FAULT: a book celebration

    E.M. Wolfman General Interest Small Bookstore 410 13th Street, Oakland , CA, United States

    Leora Fridman's first book is happening, and in celebration let's gather to share things!

  • Kim Dower: Last Train to the Missing Planet

    Books Inc. Berkeley 1491 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Critically-acclaimed poet Kim Dower reads from her extraordinary new poetry collection, Last Train to the Missing Planet.

  • TMI Storytelling Variety Show: Relation Shipwrecked

    Geoffrey's Inner Circle 410 14th St, Oakland, CA, United States

    This month's theme is "Relation Shipwrecked," stories about love gone awry. The show starts at 7:30 but let's meet up at seven so we can all have a drink before the show with Gina.

    $10 – $15