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Sights and Sounds: Molly Giles

Author Molly Giles
Photo courtesy Molly Giles
Author Molly Giles

“Sights and Sounds” is our weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, host Jenee Darden speaks with author Molly Giles. Her book “The Home for Unwed Husbands” is about a 44-year-old woman named Kay who has a hard time saying “no” to people’s requests. She ends up living in her childhood home with her ex-husband, ex-boyfriends, and brother.

Marin Theatre Company
Mill Valley
Their next play, “Dragon Lady” is a one-woman cabaret show by Sara Porkalob. She retells her grandmother’s life which is filled with karaoke and gangsters. It runs from November 24 to December 17. Martin Theatre Company also works with Bay Area schools to provide students with art camps and classes.

Book Passage
Corte Madera
The bookstore has all sorts of things happening such as author readings, book clubs, and conferences. Some of their programming is available virtually and you can visit their website to watch past events. They also offer classes on writing, learning a new language, publishing, photography, and other activities. Book Passage has another location in San Francisco.

Abbotts Lagoon
Point Reyes Peninsula
The lagoon is made from a mix of groundwater, the rain, and the ocean. There’s also a nearby three-mile hiking trail. It’s known for birdwatching and checking out wildflowers.

Molly’s new book “The Home for Unwed Husbands” is out now.

Jeneé Darden is an award-winning journalist, author, public speaker and proud Oakland native. She is the executive producer and host of the weekly arts segment Sights & Sounds as well as the series Sights + Sounds Magazine. Jeneé also covers East Oakland for KALW. Jeneé has reported for NPR, Marketplace, KQED, KPCC, The Los Angeles Times, Ebony magazine, Refinery29 and other outlets. In 2005, she reported on the London transit bombings for Time magazine. Prior to coming to KALW, she hosted the podcast Mental Health and Wellness Radio.
Porfirio Rangel is a Producer for Sights & Sounds