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  • Michael Hoerman

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

    Michael is touring to share a selection of earlier and never-heard-before poems in his new chapbook, Disoriented Fascinatio.

  • Book Launch with Christopher Moore at Opera Plaza!

    Books Inc. Opera Plaza 601 Van Ness, San Francisco , CA, United States

    New York Times-bestselling author Christopher Moore joins us in celebration of his hilarious new novel, Noir. One day before the book's official release, this very special event...

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  • Samantha Irby / Meaty

    The Booksmith 1644 Haight St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Booksmith is thrilled to host Samantha Irby, in town to read from her beloved first collection of essays—and the basis for the upcoming FX Studios series—Meaty!...

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  • Queer Words: In Conversation with Natasha Dennerstein

    Folio Books 3957 24th St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Celebrate National Poetry Month with Australian-born poet Natasha Dennerstein, as she shares with us snippets from her various books, “Anatomize,” “Triptych Caliform,” “Seahorse,” and “About...

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  • Sloane Crosley with Mallory Ortberg

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Sloane Crosley discusses her new book, Look Alive Out There with Mallory Ortberg. Praise for Sloane Crosley Sloane Crosley is another mordant and mercurial wit from the...

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  • Lyrics & Dirges: A Monthly Reading Series

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

    Lyrics & Dirges: A Monthly Reading Series Lyrics and Dirges is our flagship monthly reading series featuring a mix of prominent, emerging and beginning writers. Its aim is...

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  • Meaghan O’Connell with Lydia Kiesling

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Meaghan O'Connell discusses her new memoir, And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I was Ready with Lydia Kiesling. Praise for And Now We Have Everything...

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  • Melissa Stein / Terrible Blooms

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery is so excited to host the launch party for Melissa Stein's second book of poems! Don't miss it, friends—more deets to come soon....

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  • Drag Queen Story Hour Featuring Yves St. Croissant

    Oakland Main Library 125 14th St, Oakland, CA, United States

    Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to...

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  • Jacqueline Winspear

    Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore 2904 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jacqueline Winspear reads from her new Maisie Dobbs mystery, To Die But Once. To reserve your seat, purchase a copy of To Die But Once by calling the...

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  • 13th Annual Poems Under the Dome

    San Franscico City Hall San Francisco City Hall

    Mark your calendars! Speak in verse in the belly of the beast! All are welcome to celebrate National Poetry Month inside beautiful San Francisco City...

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  • A Translator Walks into a Bar with Jessica Cohen

    Jewish Community Library 1835 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Translator Jessica Cohen will discuss the joys and challenges of rendering the work of some of the finest Israeli writers into English. Translators are bridge-builders...

  • InsideStoryTime: Unrest

    Cinnabar 397 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    InsideStorytime UNREST at Cinnabar, 397 Ellis St. San Francisco, on Thursday April 19th, 7-9 pm, will feature Yang Huang (My Old Faithful), Sumiko Saulson (Somnalia), Dominica Phetteplace, Caitlin Myer, and Ishita Arora.

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  • Joanna Scutts

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Joanna Scutts discusses her new book, The Extra Woman: How Marjorie Hills Led a Generation of Women to Live Alone and Like It. Praise for The...

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  • Åsne Seierstad / Two Sisters

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    Two Sisters, by the international bestselling author Åsne Seierstad, tells the unforgettable story of a family divided by faith. Sadiq and Sara, Somali immigrants raising...

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  • Alexis Rhone Fancher + D.A. Powell

    Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael , CA, United States

    This is a reading of erotic poetry, adults only.

  • Dodie Bellamy: “Hoarding as Écriture”

    San Francisco Art Institute 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Graduate Lecture Series] Dodie Bellamy: "Hoarding as Écriture" Throughout her career, Dodie Bellamy has undermined the fantasy of the autonomous subject. Her work compulsively explores...

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  • Full Color: A Staged Reading

    Studio Grand Oakland 3234 Grand Ave, Oakland , CA, United States

    Full Color: A Staged Reading Afro Urban Society and Studio Grand present 'Full Color', a short story written by Itoro Udofia that has been adapted for the stage...

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  • Luis Alberto Urrea: The House of Broken Angels

    Book Passage Corte Madera 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA, United States

    Luis Alberto Urrea reads from and signs his new novel, The House of Broken Angels.

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  • Rebecca Kauffman

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Rebecca Kauffman discusses her new novel, The Gunners. Praise for The Gunners "I recommend you read every single thing Rebecca Kauffman writes―start with this beautiful novel,...

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  • Poetry Readings @ Willow Glen Library

    Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose , CA, United States

    Third Thursday of Every Month Feature: Mighty Mike McGee open mic follows Willow Glen Library  1157 Minnesota Avenue, San José, CA, 95125 (408) 808-3045 or...

  • Journal Release: Nomadic Journal 2017: Wonder (Retro!)

    Nomadic Press: Uptown 2301 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

    Join us at our Uptown, Oakland, location for the much-anticipated release of Nomadic Journal 2017 (Retro!): Wonder! It's going to be an amazing evening of...

  • Beth Pickens with Brontez Purnell

    City Lights Bookstore 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Beth Pickens with Brontez Purnell   discussing Your Art Will Save Your Life A candid guidebook about art-making in the midst of oppression from Feminist...

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