• Kevin Craft + Troy Jollimore: an Afternoon of Poetry

    Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    Reading: "Burn After Reading: The Poetry of Kevin Craft and Troy Jollimore." (2:30 pm) Come for one or both events! This is a unique chance to hear and learn from two illustrious out-of-town poets.

  • Julie Lythcott-Haims

    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United States

    New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is one of Kepler's Literary Foundation's favorite speakers!

    $10 – $40
  • Maggie Stiefvater

    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United States

    Maggie will be in conversation with Chris Taylor of Mashable.com.

  • Brit Bennett

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

    Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett’s mesmerizing first novel is an emotionally perceptive story about community, love, and ambition. It begins with a secret.

  • Get Lit! October 2017

    Aqus Petaluma 101 H St, Petaluma, CA, United States

    Come join us October 12 for a fun night of literary storytelling with featured readers Amy Bess Cook, Cameron Kelly and Alex Simand (and YOU on the open mic)!

  • Why There Are Words: Reckoning

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Join Why There Are Words – Sausalito on October 12, 2017, at Studio 333 in Sausalito (333 Caledonia Street) for “Reckonings” with the following six acclaimed authors.

    $10
  • David St. John + Susan Terris

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

    An afternoon in conversation.

  • Hand To Mouth/WORDS Spoken OUT # 89

    Rebound Bookstore 1611 4th Street, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Our first Hand To Mouth of the Fall season features writer Peg Alford Pursell, along w/ writer Jacqueline Doyle.

  • Literary Luncheon: Isabel Allende

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

    Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of a number of bestselling and critically acclaimed books.

    $55
  • After Hours: Poetry Society of America Event

    Main Reading Room, Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    The Poetry Society of America (PSA) returns with their current national series, Air This Pain & Alter It: What Can Poetry Do?

  • Poetry as Sanctuary w/ Rebecca Foust + Javier Zamora

    O'Hanlon Center for the Arts 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, United States

    Marin Poet Laureate Rebecca Foust and fellow poet Javier Zamora are offering an evening of their poetry reading poems that touch on the theme of Sanctuary.

    $5
  • Why There Are Words: Adventure

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Numerous readings!

    $10
  • A Poetic Exploratory w/ Dick Brown

    O'Hanlon Center for the Arts 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, United States

    We will explore how a poem is constructed to gain its specific reason for being.

    $20 – $25
  • Story is the Thing

    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United States

    Join us on November 16th at 7:30 PM for an evening of storytelling with seven local literary stars, reading on the theme "The Unsent Letter."

    $10
  • Julia Bouwsma + Tess Taylor

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

    Two readings!

  • Andy Weir Artemis Launch

    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United States

    Celebrate the release of the most-anticipated book of the year.

    $15 – $50
  • Javier Zamora: Unaccompanied

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

    Part of Left Coast Writers Salon.

  • Why There Are Words Presents “Identity”

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito

    Join Why There Are Words for its last event of 2017 when the following acclaimed authors will read from their works on the theme of "Identity.

    $10
  • Why There Are Words Celebrates 8 Years in Sausalito

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Join Why There Are Words in Sausalito to celebrate 8 years of live author readings on January 11, 2018 at Studio 333 (333 Caledonia St.)...

    $10
  • Martha Ronk + Brian Turner

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

    Join us for readings!

  • Why There Are Words Presents “Reparations”

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Join Why There Are Words on February 8th, 2018, at Studio 333 in Sausalito as six acclaimed authors read on the theme of “Reparations.”

    $10
  • John Murillo + Nicole Sealey

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

    A night of readings.

  • After Hours: Teen Poetry Slam

    Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    azz Hudson emcees as teens compete in an event that is part performance, part spoken word. Contestants often draw upon racial, economic, and gender injustices and...

    Free
  • Literary Cafe Presents: SEAN PENN

    The Osher Marin JCC 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael

    Actor, filmmaker, and political activist Sean Penn, discusses his most recent endeavor and first novel. Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff is a scorching, darkly...

    $42 – $60
  • Get Lit Spring Reading!

    Aqus Petaluma 101 H St, Petaluma, CA, United States

    Come join us April 12 as we celebrate spring reads with a fun night of literary storytelling with featured readers Christine No, Patty Somlo and...

    Free
  • Why There Are Words Presents: “Search”

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Join Why There Are Words on April 12th, 2018, at Studio 333 in Sausalito as six acclaimed authors read on the theme of “Search.” Doors...

    $10
  • 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.