10 upcoming literature events
June Non-Fiction Book Club
Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
Join the June Non-Fiction Book Club at Kepler's Books to discuss Life at the Dakota: New York’s Most Unusual Address by Stephen Birmingham.
Charlotte Brooks Book Talk: The Moys of New York and Shanghai
Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 4:00 AM
Chinese Historical Society of America
Author Charlotte Brooks discusses The Moys of New York and Shanghai at the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum, tracing six Chinese American siblings across two continents through a century of migration, identity, and family resilience.
Ruth Ozeki reading from The Typing Lady at Kepler's
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
Renowned author Ruth Ozeki visits Kepler's Books in Menlo Park for a reading and discussion of her new short story collection, The Typing Lady. Expect an intimate literary evening as she shares excerpts and insights into her craft in a warm, bookshop setting.
James Ellroy
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
James Ellroy headlines Kepler's Books in the Bay Area, unveiling Red Sheet, his bold, subversive new crime novel, in a noir-lit reading that crackles between shelves and eager fans.
Brooke Averick Debut Novel Launch at Kepler's
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
Brooke Averick debuts her novel with a signing at Kepler's Books, including a signed copy and a Phoebe Berman cherry-designed bookplate.
Dave Eggers
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
Dave Eggers returns to Kepler’s Books with Contrapposto, a sweeping novel about friendship, art, and the lifelong pursuit of meaning, delivered in his signature lucid prose beneath Kepler’s warm, book-lined glow.
A Story for Everything: An Afternoon with Corey Rosen, Host of 'The Moth'
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 10:30 AM
Commonwealth Club World Affairs
An afternoon with Corey Rosen, host of The Moth, at the Commonwealth Club. Rosen shares intimate personal stories and storytelling craft in an engaging, thoughtful talk that shines a light on the art of spoken narrative in San Francisco.
Kim Shuck Poetry Reading
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 6:00 PM
San Francisco Public Library - Main Library
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck headlines SF Public Library's monthly poetry reading at the Main Library, with special guests. A night of intimate verse exploring multiethnic heritage and city life, set in the iconic library.
This is Now with Angie Coiro: Cory Doctorow
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kepler's Books
This is Now with Angie Coiro welcomes Cory Doctorow to Kepler's Books for a sharp, provocative chat about AI—its good, bad, and frankly stupid sides—delivering a candid, culture-scrutinizing Bay Area talk.
Zayd Ayers Dohrn: Dangerous, Dirty, Violent & Young
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Booksmith
The Booksmith hosts Zayd Ayers Dohrn for the release of Dangerous, Dirty, Violent & Young on June 17 at 7pm. An intimate author event featuring reading and signing inside the cozy bookstore; RSVP is not required but appreciated.