Bay City Books: New books by NorCal authors September-October 2026
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A selection of new titles with local themes or released by local writers.
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Exedra Reads | Three books set in Japan
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Planning a trip? Exedra contributor Edna Lewis recommends three wildly different books that capture different facets of the country.Arts & Entertainment
Marin author addresses climate concerns in magical ‘Open the Floodgates’
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Nina Schuyler's novel imagines a 3-million-year-old river going to court to seek protection from polluters and uncaring townspeople.Books
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.Books
Letter to the Editor | Media literacy and research skills are critical for our students
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PUSD elementary teacher librarians ask for the community's help in contacting lawmakers to restore critical teaching tools.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
