Kepler's Books
otherIndependent bookstore in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1955; now a hybrid non-profit/social-purpose bookstore known for author events, book clubs, and its longtime role as a local cultural and activist hub.
Upcoming Events (26)
David Pogue
David Pogue discusses Apple’s history—from its birth to its near-failures and revival under Tim Cook—in a tech-history talk at Kepler’s Books.
Deep Cuts Book Club: DCBC Comes of Age
Deep Cuts Book Club at Kepler's Books gathers to discuss four coming-of-age novels.
Karen Russell with Adam Johnson
Author Karen Russell discusses her novel The Antidote with Adam Johnson at Kepler's Books.
Cindy Cohn with John Markoff
Cindy Cohn (EFF) discusses privacy rights with journalist John Markoff at Kepler's Books.
Tayari Jones with Natalie Baszile
Author Tayari Jones discusses her new novel Kin in a talk at Kepler's Books.
Lindy West
Lindy West discusses her memoir 'Adult Braces' at Kepler's Books.
Josie Iselin and Jessica Riskin on Nature, Science, and Art
Authors Josie Iselin and Jessica Riskin discuss their new titles—The Mysterious World of the Bull Kelp Forest and The Power of Life—exploring nature, science, and art at Kepler's Books.
April Non-Fiction Book Club
Join us at Kepler's Books to discuss Puerto Rico: A National History by Jorell Meléndez-Badillo.
Book Proposal Bootcamp
A hands-on workshop at Kepler's Books guiding writers to craft a strong book proposal, with practical publishing insights, digital trends, social media, and AI considerations.
Kelly Yang in Conversation with Mychal Threets
New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang discusses her provocative new novel in a live reading and conversation with Mychal Threets at Kepler’s Books.
Devi S. Laskar with Alka Joshi
Award-winning author Devi S. Laskar discusses her new novel Midnight in a conversation with Alka Joshi at Kepler's Books.
Tina Seelig with Matt Abrahams
Tina Seelig discusses her new book What I Wish I Knew About Luck in conversation with Matt Abrahams at Kepler's Books.
Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Rachel Zoffness discusses her book Tell Me Where It Hurts, bridging medicine and psychology to understand and treat pain.
Jesse Q. Sutanto: Ms Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block discussion
Author Jesse Q. Sutanto discusses her new novel Ms Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block at Kepler's Books.
Protest: A Talk with Annie Leonard & André Carothers
Activists Annie Leonard and André Carothers discuss protest, collective action, and how to effect social change.
May Non-Fiction Book Club
Join Kepler's Books on May 5, 2026 at 7 PM for a literature book-club discussion of South to Freedom by Alice M. Baumgartner.
Bay Area Writes
Three 50-minute writing workshops—travel writing, nature poetry, and family storytelling—led by acclaimed authors, in collaboration with the Bay Area Book Festival.
Dr. Lerone A. Martin
Lecture by Dr. Lerone A. Martin on Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and civil rights impact.
Book Reading: Karen Nelson with Pam Houston
Join Karen Nelson for a book-reading celebrating her new novel The Last Summer at Feather River at Kepler's Books, with Pam Houston.
Alvin Roth
Nobel Prize–winning economist Alvin Roth discusses how markets can frame moral debates, aiming to protect the vulnerable while preserving individuals’ rights.
Kevin Wilson with Kate Folk
Bestselling author Kevin Wilson discusses his new road-trip novel in conversation with Kate Folk at Kepler's Books.
June Non-Fiction Book Club
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.
Brooke Averick Debut Novel Launch at Kepler's
Brooke Averick debuts her novel with a signing at Kepler's Books, including a signed copy and a Phoebe Berman cherry-designed bookplate.
James Ellroy
Author James Ellroy reads from Red Sheet at Kepler's Books.
Dave Eggers
Author Dave Eggers reads at Kepler's Books from his new novel Contrapposto.
This is Now with Angie Coiro: Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow discusses AI in a public discussion at Kepler's Books.