Sam Yo (Peloton) – The Monk's Mindset Book Tour
Sam Yo (Peloton) brings The Monk's Mindset to Café Du Nord in San Francisco for a live book tour reading. Expect an engaging author talk that blends mindfulness with practical mindset strategies, set in a cozy historic venue and open to book lovers curious about growth and focus.
Booksmith presents: Isaac Fitzgerald / American Rambler
Join author Isaac Fitzgerald at The Booksmith on May 26 for a reading of American Rambler; RSVP appreciated but not required.
Kevin Wilson with Kate Folk
At Kepler's Books in the SF Bay Area, Kevin Wilson appears with Kate Folk to unveil his raucous, moving road-trip novel about an unexpected family journey across America that binds them together.
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.
Charlotte Brooks Book Talk: The Moys of New York and Shanghai
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
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.
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.
Kim Shuck Poetry Reading
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.
James Ellroy
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.
A Story for Everything: An Afternoon with Corey Rosen, Host of 'The Moth'
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.
Dave Eggers
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.
Zayd Ayers Dohrn: Dangerous, Dirty, Violent & Young
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.
This is Now with Angie Coiro: Cory Doctorow
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.