San Francisco author Katie Flynn's new novel, "The Companions," which came out in March, is set in the near future, with California under quarantine.

In Katie Flynn's Eerily Timed Novel, A Virus — And Quarantine — Hit San Francisco

When Bay Area book tours and launch parties were canceled due to the coronavirus, KALW producer Lisa Morehouse decided to bring author readings to you in this socially-distanced book tour. We loved the idea so much, we're going to keep the book party going with this pocket-sized book tour.Want to tell us about a book that's being published soon by a local author? Write us at new.arrivals@kalw.org.New Arrivals airs on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesdays at 7:19 a.m. and 3:48 p.m.

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In Katie Flynn's Eerily Timed Novel, A Virus — And Quarantine — Hit San Francisco

In Katie Flynn's Eerily Timed Novel, A Virus — And Quarantine — Hit San Francisco