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Reading from her new short story collection The Tower of the Antilles.

Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Paul Cohen joins us in the Marina for a reading and discussion of his lyrical debut novel, The Glamshack.

Mister WA is kickstarting a new series of cultural explorations with pioneer artists Janet Hamill and Camille O’Grady, presenting a rare blend of poetry, spoken word, music, and performance.

Writer, ghostwriter, editor, musician, and occasional songwriter Grant Jarrett shares his spectacular new novel, The Half-Life of Remorse.

Morgan takes a radical approach to the linked-story collection in her first book.

This free community Saturday afternoon event features Tenderloin performances and refreshments.

Verse from Kay Gabriel, Chris Nealon, and Jordan Reynolds. Hosted by KK.

Readings + an open mic!

The San Francisco Writing Workshop presents their annual reading of work from their authors to benefit Alley Cat! Food and drinks and good company!

We're gathering a talented cast of readers to share their thoughts on the body.

Booksmith is doubly excited to host a joint reading by Amelia Gray and Rosecrans Baldwin to celebrate their anticipated new books, Isadora and The Last Kid Left.

Book signing reception follows.

Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!

An award-winning African American poet debuts in prose with a stunningly graceful and honest exploration of race, motherhood, and history.

Gabe Habash and Julie Buntin discuss their new novels Stephen Florida and Marlena.

A night of readings!

A night of readings!

Booksmith is doubly excited to host a joint reading by Kaitlin Solimine and Warren Read to celebrate their new books, Empire of Glass and Ash Falls. Don't miss this!

Catherine Lacey discusses her latest novel, The Answers, with FSG editor Emily Bell.

Every Thursday at 5pm from June 29 – August 10, join us for Community Voices: Poets Speak at the Museum of the African Diaspora where Bay Area Cave Canem poets reflect on themes of our current exhibition

The event will examine the role of trans literature and aesthetic in the current American political and cultural climate.

Josh Barkan in conversation about his new story collection, Mexico.

Amy Berkowitz + Paul Ebenkamp.

Come and experience the poetry of the Beat Generation with musical accompaniment. Featuring the works of Herbert Huncke, Michael McClure, Diane di Prima, John Weiners,...

Yuri Herrera in discussion with Caille Millner about his new book Kingdom Cons

Free literary mixtape! Free books featuring all selected writing + art by Maricruz Mendoza for the first 100 people!

Featured readers: Dennis J. Bernstein, Sharon Coleman, James Cagney, and Sara McAulay. On guitar: Barry Ebner. Curated by Leila Rae. An open mic follows the...