Blogger and essayist Morgan Jerkins boldly takes on the most incendiary of topics: the stew of racism, misogyny, and white-dominated feminism that sidelines black women...
Oh my goodness, it is almost time for the Bay Area's only PERZINE FEST! We are celebrating by hosting a zine reading the night before...
Paul Ortiz' new book An African American and Latinx History of the United States is the latest in Beacon Press’s ReVisioning American History series. (Previous...
February is the sluttiest month. Our theme is "shades of grey." You know what to do. You're welcome ;) As always, we'd love to hear...
The Bindery hosts Shaina Hammerman as she launches her first book, Silver Screen, Hasidic Jews. Joining her in conversation is Helene Wecker (The Golem and the Jinni). Don't miss it!...
Featuring: Sarah Klineman, Amy Harcourt, Vincent Chu, Galadrielle Allman, Elizabeth Bernstein, Jacqueline Hampton and Jennifer Lewis Hosted by Noah B. Sanders https://www.facebook.com/events/165709004068905/
In town from Austin, TX, Nancy Huang will be reading from her first book of poems, Favorite Daughter. Reading with her are Bay Area poets Arati Warrier and Kiana Young—join us!...
*Free on-street parking after 6pm * Full bar and refreshments * On major transit lines 6:30 pm – Writers Mixer at the bar 7:30 pm – Show...
The Bindery is thrilled to host the launch for Vincent Chu's debut story collection, Like a Champion! Please join us. In eighteen stories that shine a...
Rebecca Solnit is a writer, historian, and activist. A long-time resident of San Francisco, she has written on geography, community, the environment, art, politics, hope, and...
Come hear voices from the past as we celebrate Black History Month.
Robbin Légère Henderson discusses the incredible life of her grandmother Matilda Rabinowitz, as told in the illustrated memoir Immigrant Girl, Radical Woman. Featuring a slideshow of Henderson's...
Booksmith is thrilled to host André Aciman reading from his sensational novels Call Me By Your Name—now a major motion picture nominated for three Golden Globes—andEnigma Variations. Please...
Alcalá teaches in the Department of Creative Writing and Bilingual MFA Program at the University of Texas-El Paso.
Poets Lily Hoang + Jackie Wang read from their work, in their first-ever appearances at The Poetry Center.
The Bindery is thrilled to welcome Brittney Cooper to read from and discuss Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower.
This March, we're partnering with local geniuses Komedio Comedy to imagine a world that revolves around the specific movies and video games that One Dude likes.
Will Boast discusses his new novel, Daphne w/ Molly Antopol.
About Raeff's new novel, Winter Kept Us Warm.
Anne Raeff in Conversation with Sylvia Brownrigg about Raeff's new novel, Winter Kept Us Warm. "Raeff writes with vivid assurance about Berlin, America, and Morocco, about men...
Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:30 PM 10:30 PM The Lost Church (map) Doors at 7:30pm Show at 8pm $10 online & at the door... TICKETSSSSSS: http://ticketf.ly/2C4dYMP YOU’RE GOING...
In celebration of her 18th book, Get Over It! Thought Therapy for Healing the Hard Stuff (release date: January 30, 2018), Vanzant will stop in...
Join us for an evening with both Rebecca Skloot and members of the Lacks family to discuss the story of Henrietta Lacks, the subject of...
Robert Reich, Chancellor's Professor and Carmel P. Friesen Chair in Public Policy, UC Berkeley; Former U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Clinton; Author, The Common Good Robert...
Lily Hoang is the author of five books, including A Bestiary (PEN USA Award finalist and winner of the Cleveland State University Poetry Center’s Nonfiction...
Booksmith hosts an evening of poetry and conversation with Caroline Goodwin (The Paper Tree) and Linda Norton (The Public Gardens). Please join us for this...
Please join us on Friday, March 2nd for a reading featuring Arisa White, Aja Couchois Duncan, Adam Giannelli & Catherine Theis! Event is FREE. Laguintas...
It runs 45 minutes and admission is $15. (Advanced purchase highly recommended.)