25 upcoming literature events
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Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 20:30
The Booksmith
The Booksmith invites you to a casual in-store announcement celebrating their new website and site updates—returning users should reset their passwords as noted.
Booksmith presents: Álvaro Enrigue / Now I Surrender
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 at 20:30
The Booksmith
Join Álvaro Enrigue and Ingrid Rojas Contreras at The Booksmith on Mar 5 at 7:30pm for a reading and release of Now I Surrender; RSVP appreciated but not required.
Carly Schwartz: I’ll Try Anything Twice—Misadventures of a Self-Medicated Life
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 19:00
The Commonwealth Club (San Francisco)
Carly Schwartz appears at The Commonwealth Club to read from and discuss her memoir I'll Try Anything Twice, a candid and often humorous account of self-medication, addiction, and recovery.
¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único y incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 16:30
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) roundtable reading of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan at BAMPFA, offering family-friendly storytelling and discussion for young readers and bilingual communities.
Booksmith presents: Karan Mahajan with R.O. Kwon / The Complex
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 20:00
The Booksmith
Join authors Karan Mahajan and R.O. Kwon at The Booksmith on Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 7pm for a reading and discussion of THE COMPLEX; RSVP not required.
ThursDates at OMCA with The Bay Area Book Festival
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 18:00
OMCA campus
Join OMCA and the Bay Area Book Festival for ThursDates featuring poet Maw Shein Win with SPRINGTWIN, plus drop-in writing workshops and art-making across the museum for a reflective, creative evening.
Booksmith presents: Silent Reading Party (March)
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Join a Silent Reading Party at The Booksmith — an after-hours communal reading with beer & wine for sale and complimentary tea; bring your own book and enjoy quiet company with a few dozen strangers.
Conversation: Cathy Park Hong, Brandon Shimoda, and Divya Victor
Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 15:30
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Conversation with poets Cathy Park Hong, Brandon Shimoda, and Divya Victor at BAMPFA on April 4, 2026 — a public poetry discussion exploring craft, identity, and contemporary poetics.
Booksmith presents: Karen Russell / The Antidote
Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Join novelist Karen Russell at The Booksmith in San Francisco on Apr 6, 2026 at 7pm for a paperback release reading and conversation for The Antidote; RSVP appreciated and seating is limited.
Reading Californians Book Discussion: 'James,' by Percival Everett
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 at 19:00
The Commonwealth Club (San Francisco)
Join the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on April 7 for a Reading Californians book discussion of Percival Everett's novel 'James' featuring speakers and audience Q&A.
Booksmith presents: Kim Samek with Jonathan Escoffery / I Am the Ghost Here: Stories
Tue, 7 Apr 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Kim Samek celebrates the release of I Am the Ghost Here with a conversation with Jonathan Escoffery at The Booksmith on April 7 — a free in-store author event for readers and writers.
Animal Blood Live: Brontez Purnell with Tess Pollok at The Booksmith
Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Bay Area author Brontez Purnell joins Animal Blood editor Tess Pollok at The Booksmith on Apr 8 for a conversation about Purnell's memoir Ten Bridge — a lively literary talk and reading for fans and readers.
Roundtable Reading / Fast Pitch by Nic Stone
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Author Nic Stone leads a roundtable reading and fast-pitch session at BAMPFA, featuring readings and short presentations for readers and writers in Berkeley.
Booksmith presents: Peter Richardson with Joel Selvin / Brand New Beat
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Authors Peter Richardson and Joel Selvin present Brand New Beat at The Booksmith — an in-store book launch and reading with limited seating; RSVP appreciated but not required.
Read a Book! with Angelina Book Club presents: Rachel Khong & Angelina Narvaez at The Redwood Room
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 20:00
The Booksmith
Join Read a Book! for an intimate evening with Rachel Khong at The Redwood Room (Booksmith) on Apr 17, 2026 — a cozy chat about her books, writing, and ideas.
Emma Grede – Start With Yourself Book Tour
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 02:00
August Hall (formerly Slim's)
Emma Grede presents Start With Yourself on her book tour at August Hall — an author talk on leadership, entrepreneurship and personal growth ideal for professionals and fans of fashion and business.
A Night of Irish Storytelling with Colm Tóibín
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 21:00
Chase Center
Join award-winning Irish novelist Colm Tóibín for an evening of storytelling and readings at The Center, featuring selections from Brooklyn and Long Island plus conversation and audience Q&A.
Booksmith presents: Devi S. Laskar with Regina Marler
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Join author Devi S. Laskar at The Booksmith on April 30 for the release of Midnight, at the War, in conversation with Regina Marler — an in-store book-launch and author talk (RSVP not required).
Booksmith presents: Isaac Fitzgerald / American Rambler
Tue, 26 May 2026 at 21:00
The Booksmith
Join author Isaac Fitzgerald at The Booksmith on May 26 for a reading of American Rambler; RSVP appreciated but not required.
Conversation: Cathy Park Hong, Brandon Shimoda, and Divya Victor
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
A conversation at BAMPFA featuring poets Cathy Park Hong, Brandon Shimoda, and Divya Victor on contemporary poetry, craft, and themes in their work.
Virtual Talk |Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biographywith Author Jessica Max Stein
Walt Disney Family Museum
Virtual author talk with Jessica Max Stein about Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography, exploring the life and work of the famed puppeteer in a museum-hosted conversation.
Treasure Island kiosk
SF Public Library
SF Public Library's Treasure Island kiosk at 800 Avenue H provides free library services and book lending for residents and visitors on Treasure Island in San Francisco.
¡Roundtable Reading Bilingüe! / The One and Only Ivan / El único y incomparable Iván by Katherine Applegate
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Bilingual roundtable reading of Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan at BAMPFA, a family-friendly English-Spanish storytelling event ideal for kids and parents.
Roundtable Reading / Fast Pitch by Nic Stone
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)
Join author Nic Stone for a roundtable reading and fast-pitch session at BAMPFA featuring short readings, quick pitches, and discussion about her work and craft.
Virtual Talk | Little Golden BookDisneyland is Your Land!with Creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian
Walt Disney Family Museum
Virtual talk with creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian about the Little Golden Book "Disneyland Is Your Land," hosted by the Walt Disney Family Museum — a family-friendly author discussion and reading.