Exedra Reads | Graphic novels by local authors
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Bishop O'Dowd teacher and author Briana Loewinsohn's "Raised by Ghosts" is set in the East Bay.
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
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.Books
Local Lit | August 2026
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Authors of poetry, fiction and non-fiction appear around the Bay Area this month.Arts & Entertainment
Berkeley’s former Half Price Books storefront to reopen as arts and makers marketplace
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The longtime Berkeley bookstore closed in late 2025.Arts & Entertainment
August 2026 author events: Robert Hass, Nina LaCour, Dorothy Lazar, Chang-rae Lee, Téa Obreht, Bora Lee Reed, Randy Ribay, and more
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Live events with authors at bookstores and other locations around the Bay Area.Arts & Entertainment
Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors June-July 2026
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Hot off the press — fiction and nonfiction with local themes or released by local writers.Arts & Entertainment
Local Lit highlights for July
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Exhibits and book talks in Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco.Books
Local Lit | Top tips for June
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Appearances from authors of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and a graphic novel; also a heartfelt farewell to A Great Good Place for Books -- all on tap this month.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