• Virtual Get Lit #76

    online CA, United States

    We're in our 6th consecutive year as we continue to celebrate 12–15 writers taking risks and reading never-before-read work (rough drafts/debuts) within a 3-minute time...

    Free
  • Remember Who You Are with Friends of Pedro Gomez

    Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    JOIN US ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT 6PM PT WHEN WE CELEBRATE THE BOOK REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE: WHAT PEDRO GOMEZ SHOWED US ABOUT BASEBALL AND LIFE IN-PERSON AT...

    Free
  • Jewell Parker Rhodes, Paradise on Fire

    online CA, United States

    FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: Bookshop welcomes award-winning and bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes for an online event celebrating her new book, Paradise on Fire, a powerful coming-of-age...

    Free
  • Katie Crouch and Rachel Levin

    Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    JOIN US ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 6PM PT WHEN KATIE CROUCH DISCUSSES HER LATEST NOVEL, THE EMBASSY WIFE, WITH RACHEL LEVIN AT 9TH AVE! Masks Required for...

    Free
  • Richard Powers

    online CA, United States

    Discusses his new novel, Bewilderment Facebook Twitter Pinterest  Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 6:00pm Crowdcast Tickets: Sliding scale ($0-$100) In conjunction with Diesel, a Bookstore and Vroman's...

    Free
  • Joanna Ho

    online CA, United States

    RSVP This is an online event Join us to celebrate the launch of Joanna Ho’s beautiful new picture book, Playing at the Border: A Story...

    Free
  • An Afternoon Craft Conversation with Jamil Jan Kochai

    De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge 928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA, United States

    DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, 1928 St....

    Free
  • Readers from ZYZZYVA No. 121, The Family Issue

    San Francisco Public Library - Virtual Library

    Come celebrate the release of ZYZZYVA No. 121—The Family Issue—with a night of readings featuring contributors from the issue. ZYZZYVA is the award-winning literary magazine...

    Free
  • Creative Writing Reading Series with Chris Feliciano Arnold

    De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge 928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA, United States

    DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575 View...

    Free
  • The Merwin Conservancy presents Garden of Verses

    https://www.crowdcast.io/e/garden-of-verses-2021/register 74 Anuenue Pl, Kula, HI, United States

    On Thursday, September 30th at 12:00 pm Hawai‘i (3:00 pm Pacific, 6:00 pm Eastern), The Merwin Conservancy will gather virtually with friends around the world...

    Free
  • Bikes to Books 8-Year Anniversary Ride

    Jack London Street Jack London Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    It’s a party and you’re all invited! Our signature 7.1 mile bicycle tour of literary San Francisco combines San Francisco history, art, literature, cycling, and...

    Free
  • 9th Ave: Sandra Lim, Natalie Shapero and Noah Warren

    Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us on Tuesday, October 5th at 6pm PT when Sandra Lim, Natalie Shapero, and Noah Warren join us for an evening celebrating their latest...

    Free
  • Seeds Bursting Open in Fire: Poetry & Justice Event

    online CA, United States

    Seeds Bursting Open in Fire is a free virtual event featuring poets Aimee Nezhukumatathil (World of Wonders), Tamiko Beyer (Last Days), and Gabrielle Civil (( ghost gestures )) who will be reading...

    Free
  • Matthew Clark Davison in conversation with Michael Nava

    online CA, United States

    Matthew Clark Davison will be joined by Michael Nava to discuss his debut novel, Doubting Thomas. Thomas McGurrin is a fourth-grade teacher and openly gay...

    Free
  • Rhys Bowen – God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen

    online CA, United States

    Book Passage Presents Thurs., Oct 7, 2021 • 1:00pm PT • Live • Online Signed Copies Available! BUY THE BOOK  WATCH HERE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR E-NEWSLETTER This event...

    Free
  • Joshua Ferris – A Calling for Charlie Barnes

    online CA, United States

    Book Passage Presents Thurs., October 7, 2021 • 5:30pm PT • Live • Online BUY THE BOOK  WATCH HERE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR E-NEWSLETTER This event will be...

    Free
  • Gary Paulsen, How to Train Your Dad

    online CA, United States

    Bookshop Santa Cruz is delighted to welcome acclaimed and bestselling author Gary Paulsen for a virtual event celebrating his new middle grade novel, How to Train...

    Free
  • 9th Ave: Lilly Dancyger and Nina Renata Aron

    Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us on Friday, October 8th at 6pm PT when Lilly Dancyger reads from and discusses her memoir, Negative Space, with Nina Renata Aron at...

    Free
  • Offsite: Shrimp ‘N Lobster at the SF Botanical Gardens!

    San Francisco Botanical Garden 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA - California

    Join us on Saturday, October 9th at 1pm at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens with author Charlotte Rygh for an afternoon of drawing and fun...

    Free
  • Virtual Event: Victoria Chang and Ari Banias

    Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us on Tuesday, October 12th at 6pm PT when Victoria Chang and Ari Banias celebrate the launch of their latest books Dear Memory: Letters on...

    Free
  • An Afternoon Craft Conversation with Christopher Feliciano Arnold

    De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge 928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA, United States

    DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575 View...

    Free
  • Atsuro Riley

    online CA, United States

    Reads from his highly anticipated collection of poems, Heard-Hoard Facebook Twitter Pinterest  Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 7:00pm Crowdcast Tickets: Sliding scale ($0-$100) Atsuro Riley reads from Heard-Hoard (University...

    Free
  • Amy Tan & Michael Krasny

    The Commons, KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco

    Author Amy Tan joins KQED veteran and literature professor Michael Krasny for a conversation on how personal and cultural histories fuse with imagination in her...

    $10
  • An Evening with Alicia Garza

    Virtual

    Oneof the country's leading organizers and a co-creator of Black Lives Matter, Alicia Garza's work has helped shape the discourse on activism and empowerment for...

    $20.
  • Virtual Event: Tiphanie Yanique and Edwidge Danticat

    Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us on Thursday, October 21st at 6pm PT when Tiphanie Yanique discusses her novel, Monster in the Middle, with Edwidge Danticat on Zoom! Zoom Registration Praise for Monster...

    Free
  • Rev. Al Sharpton: Rise Up: Confronting a Country at a Crossroads

    Virtual

    KPFA Radio 94.1 FM with Marcus Books presents: Reverend Al Sharpton + Greg Bridges Rise Up: Confronting a Country at a Crossroads ................................................................................................. "Reverend Sharpton...

    $5 – $20.
  • Chef Bryant Terry

    The Commons, KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco

    Chef Bryant Terry joins "Check Please! Bay Area" Producer Cecilia Phillips to discuss his new book, Black Food, which explores Black foodways around the U.S....

    $15