New Arrivals

By KALWArts Books

New Arrivals episodes

November 28, 2023 James Nestor Explores How Humans Lost Their Ability To Breathe
San Francisco author James Nestor reads from his book, "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art." It’s about how humans, as a species, have lost the ability to breathe properly.
3 min
November 28, 2023 Katherine Seligman Explores The Edge Of The Haight
San Francisco author Katherine Seligman reads from her new novel "At The Edge of the Haight." It’s about a girl who lives in Golden Gate Park.
2 min
November 28, 2023 In Katie Flynn's Eerily Timed Novel, A Virus — And Quarantine — Hit San Francisco
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.
3 min
November 28, 2023 Zara Stone Book Declares: The Future Of Science Is Female
San Francisco-based author Zara Stone reads from her book, "The Future of Science is Female." It's about projects that women in STEM are working on.
3 min
November 28, 2023 Heather Young Novel Explores Secrets And Murder In The Desert
Mill Valley author Heather Young reads from her novel "The Distant Dead." It's about a murder in the Nevada desert.
3 min
November 28, 2023 Molly Giles novel provides a home for unwed husbands
Molly Giles reads from her book "Home For Unwed Husbands." It's about a grown woman with a good education and a decent job who still feels she has to accommodate all the men in her life. It came out on August 1.
3 min
November 16, 2023 Beverly Parayno stories showcase the resilience of Filipinas
Cameron Park author Beverly Parayno reads from her new book, “Wildflowers.” It’s about the strength, the struggles, and the resiliency of Filipinas. It came out on May 27.
3 min
November 14, 2023 Creativity Explored celebrates its 40th anniversary with a book
Ann Kappes is the director of art partnerships at Creativity Explored. The organization’s new book, "Art is Art" was published in recognition of 40 years of art making by disabled artists.
3 min
November 09, 2023 Luisa Giulianetti’s multi-genre collection explores her Italian-ness
Luisa Giulianetti lives in Kensington. Her book, "Agrodolce" focuses on the many ways she understands and imagines home.
3 min
November 07, 2023 Susan Kiyo Ito writes an intimate memoir on adoption
Oakland author Susan Kiyo Ito reads from her new book, "I Would Meet You Anywhere." It's about family identity, adoption, Japanese-American experience and secrets. It came out on November 4, 2023.
3 min

About New Arrivals

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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…