Hedgebrook and SMC MFA in Creative Writing are collaborating to present a one-day writing retreat for women, trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people.
Book talk + signing!
An afternoon of bay area poetry <3
Join us for a special evening of sharing from three Pelekinesis authors reading from their latest books!
The Scribe of Siena is the captivating story of a brilliant woman’s passionate affair with a time and a place that captures her in an impossibly romantic and dangerous trap—testing the strength of fate and the bonds of love.
Writers With Drinks combines erotica with literature, stand-up comedy with science fiction and poetry with essays. Plus mystery, romance, memoir, rants and "other."
Join Red Light Lit for a SPECIAL evening of sexy spoken word and song in an intimate SECRET SPEAKEASY, featuring the photography of Lucille Lares-Kiwan.
Kim Shuck's monthly poetry series
Poetry! A reading from Tongo Eisen-Martin, Raina Leon, and James Cagney.
Join us on Sunday, June 11, for a lively evening of reading and discussion with Steven Boyett and Ken Mitchroney, moderated by Bay Area author and editor Terry Bisson.
Guest curator Julian Talamantez Brolaski with readers Sirama Bajo, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Evan Kennedy, Erica Lewis, Laura Moriarty, Cedar Sigo, Max Wolf Valerio, and Ronaldo Wilson.
Discussing the subject of his new book Masquerade: Treason, the Holocaust, and an Irish Impostor.
Booksmith is excited to host Philip Kobylarz for his new book A Miscellany of Diverse Things. He'll be in conversation with Renee Rettig.
Enjoy line breaks during your lunch break, as some of the Bay Area’s best poets and musicians share their work in the great outdoors.
Book signing follows the readings.
We have the great pleasure of presenting the release of spring mother tongue, edited by Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Arlene Biala!
Alex Dimitrov and Randall Mann reading from new poetry.
Four great readers!
Booksmith hosts local poet Christopher Bernard for his new book Chien Lunatique.
The bi-monthly Borderlands Lectura reading series returns with writers exploring the issues of borders and boundaries. Featured readers: Scott Duncan, Noam Zelaya, Sara Campos, Norma...
Thomas Centonella presents his new poetry collection, Almost Human, winner of the Dorset Prize, selected by Edward Hirsch.
IMPORTANT ::: DON’T TAKE YOURSELF SO SERIOUSLY. Come and have fun. The end.
Mark your calendars for June 16-18 and join your fellow arts leaders and professionals for the arts networking event of the year!
FREE with regular admission as follows: General Admission, $14; Students with a valid ID and Seniors, $12; Members and Youth 18 and under, free.
The At The Inkwell series returns with its usual variety of tender mayhem.
Join us on Saturday, June 17th, as we celebrate independent publishing and the Bay Area's diverse queer histories.
MK Chavez reads her poems, followed by an interview and discussion. Pick up a free chapbook of MK Chavez poems at any BPL branch!
A night of reading!
From Jane Green -- the New York Times bestselling author of Falling -- comes The Sunshine Sisters.
Dan Liberthson + Charles Curtis Blackwell.