Local Lit | September 2026
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This month: "Read to Lead" at Berkeley's Book Society; hear from authors at nearby venues, or join a discussion hosted by Earth Island Journal writers.
Arts & Entertainment
Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors September 2026
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New fiction, memoir, poetry, and history from authors around the region.Arts & Entertainment
Exedra reads: ‘Whistler’ by Ann Patchett
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New Exedra contributor (and former law school librarian) Edna Lewis shares her thoughts on Patchett's latest.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: Creativity Explored short films, ‘Late Fame,’ ‘American Doctor,’ ‘Magic Faraway Tree,’ ‘Last Blossom’
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Willem Dafoe, doctors in Gaza, a magic tree, and a talking flower star in new releases.Arts & Entertainment
Berkeley art exhibition reimagines creative yet defensible space for wildfire safety
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"Zone 0" is fundamentally changing how homeowners — especially in the hills — think about outside landscaping.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Palo Alto arts fest, SF Mime Troupe, ‘Girl of the Golden West,’ Chang-rae Lee
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Outdoor performances, a Gold Rush-era opera, and author conversations.Arts & Entertainment
Betting on Black: Oakland looks to establish itself as incubator of Black filmmaking talent
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New public funding and a thriving artist community are lifting up a new generation of filmmakers.Arts & Entertainment
Marin’s Laura Marie Meyers creates a fun alternate reality in her debut novel
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"The MASH Up" explores what might happen when a fantasy future sleepover game becomes an IRL dream life.Arts & Entertainment
Tonight: Food Truck Friday returns as partner to Piedmont’s free Movie in the Park
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Trucks along Highland Avenue will serve food and drinks until 8 and the movie will start shortly afterwards.Arts & Entertainment
High-stakes trial over Instagram and Facebook’s impact on children opens in Oakland
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Meta faces similar upcoming litigation in other states.Arts & Entertainment
Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students
By Robin Ludmer, Tiffany Cothran, Marguerite Talley-Hughes, Anjuna Lohne | PUSD Teacher Librarians