literature

The book is about Chinese literary exiles in California. There’s a scandal and a roadtrip as they investigate and look for a mysterious woman who was involved in a murder of one of their friends.

Gary Prost's new book is about his journey across the state from the Marin headlands to the wine country, from the gold fields to Death Valley, to learn about the geology of this amazing state.

James Cagney's new book is a blend of genres and a personal archive.

Walter, Cary, and Sasha: lovers, screenwriters, urban adventurers. But Walter feels the urge to stretch beyond that, and beyond them.

Berkeley poet and author Mary Mackey on climate change, resilience, and hope with "In This Burning World: Poems of Love and Apocalypse."

When this book first came out, President Joe Biden was still in the race for reelection. A lot has changed, but the use of manipulative narratives out of Washington just keeps ramping up.

This book explores Kashmir – the Muslim majority territory between India and Pakistan that’s been under occupation by both countries for decades. The book digs into the struggles and strengths of women under violent occupation.

Today, Angie explores the practice of micro-dosing – which does not mean tripping on psychedelics. It’s more like a health regimen for both your mind and your body – but the government just won’t permit significant research into that.

Samina Ali could not get any medical professional to pay attention to ominous signs that her pregnancy wasn’t normal – even when she and her husband literally handed them the right diagnosis.

Khan Wong lives in San Francisco. His novel, "Down in the Sea of Angels," was published April 2025. It's about a young woman with the psychic ability to know the history of any object that she touches.