• Julia Bouwsma + Tess Taylor

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

    Two readings!

  • Bawdy Storytelling’s Hurts So Good

    Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    This evening features tales of hurting - but in a good way - and is hosted by nationally-known sexual folklorist Dixie De La Tour.

    $20 – $30
  • Black Took Collective

    Maude Fife Room, UC Berkeley 2000 Carleston Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Free reading at a special time!

  • THERE 18

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Featuring a quartet of local authors.

  • Cristina Rivera Garza w/ Mauro Javier Cardenas

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Mexican writer Cristina Rivera Garza discusses her new novel, The Iliac Crest, w/ Mauro Javier Cardenas.

  • Book Launch: Sin Against the Race, a novel

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Come celebrate the publication of Sin Against the Race, a new novel by Oakland-based writer Gar McVey-Russell. Sin Against the Race follows the coming out journey...

    Free
  • 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
  • Avotcja + David Hathwell

    North Beach, SF Public Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

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

  • Gail Mitchell + Michael Koch

    North Beach, SF Public Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

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

  • Spring Washam: A Fierce Heart

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    Her humor, enthusiasm, and energy are a refreshing addition to the pantheon of books on mindfulness.

  • Helen Benedict w/ Ayelet Waldman

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    Booksmith is thrilled to host Helen Benedict for her new novel Wolf Season. She'll be in conversation with Ayelet Waldman (A Really Good Day). Join us!

  • InsideStorytime LAYERS

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Readings + music!

  • BAPC First Saturday Reading

    Strawberry Creek Lodge 1320 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Come and enjoy a friendly and informal read-around.

  • Babylon Salon Winter ’17 Reading

    The Armory Club 1799 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    An all-female lineup of award-winning writers!

  • Javier Zamora: Unaccompanied

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

    Part of Left Coast Writers Salon.

  • Charif Shanahan + Sam Sax

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Charif Shanahan and Sam Sax read from their latest poetry collections.

  • Rabih Alameddine

    San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Join us at the Main Library as Rabih Alameddine reads from, and discusses, his new novel The Angel of History.

  • Rita Dove

    Morrison Library, UC Berkeley 2000 Carleston Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Rita Dove is a former U.S. Poet Laureate (1993-1995) and recipient of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize in poetry.

  • Rita Dove

    Morrison Library, UC Berkeley 2000 Carleston Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Free reading!

  • InsideStorytime ATTRACTORS

    Martuni's 4 Valencia St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Multiple readings!

  • Sam Sax + D.A. Powell

    City Lights Bookstore 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Celebrating the release of Sam Sax's new poetry collection.

  • The Nocturnists Holiday Party Fundraiser

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Nocturnists is a night of physicians telling stories about their most memorable, moving, humorous, absurd, and trying experiences.

    $10 – $75
  • Karen + Jim Shepard

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Karen and Jim Shepard discuss their new books from Tin House, The Tunnel at the End of the Light and Kiss Me Someone.

  • Paseo Artístico – How Do You Carry Home With You?

    Latino Cultural District 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for a FREE neighborhood celebration that will bring an eclectic mix of music, entertainment and art activities at venues along the 24th Street corridor.

  • Writers With Drinks December

    Make-Out Room 3225 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    All proceeds benefit the Center for Sex and Culture.

    $5 – $20