San Francisco author Kristin Keane reads from her new book, "An Encyclopedia of Bending Time." It explores the concept of death and time travel, and puts thinkers like Einstein in conversation with pop cultural artifacts like the TV show Quantum Leap. It came out April 12, 2022.

San Carlos author Misasha Suzuki Graham reads from her book "Dear White Women." She co-wrote it with Sara Blanchard and it's about answering the question of what to do to be more anti racist in everyday life. It came out in October of 2021.

San Francisco author Charlie Jane Anders reads from her new book "Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak." It’s the sequel to "Victories Greater Than Death" about a teenage girl named Tina who’s secretly the clone of an alien hero. It came out on April 5, 2022.

San Francisco author Angela Terry reads from her new book, "The Trials of Adeline Turner." It’s about a 30-something attorney who runs into her high school crush at the airport, which sets off a series of events that turn her boring life upside down. It came out in October of 2021.

Oakland author Maggie Tokuda-Hall reads from her new graphic novel "Squad." It's about Becca, a new girl at Piedmont High who is thrilled to feel like she belongs for the first time. It was illustrated by Lisa Sterle and it came out in October of 2021.

Oakland author Faith Kramer reads from her new cookbook, "52 Shabbats: Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen." The recipes are from 52 shabbats full of the vibrant tastes she likes to serve her family and friends. It came out in December 2021.

San Jose author Kristina Micotti reads from her illustrated book, "Dog Therapy." It’s about goofy, silly dogs you’d want in your life and it came out in March 29, 2022.

Oakland author Melissa Harris reads from her new book, "One Pound, Twelve Ounces." It's about her struggles with secondary infertility, miscarriage, and finally having a second child after just 24 weeks of pregnancy. It came out in November 2021.

Naomi Krupitsky reads from her debut novel "The Family." It’s about Sofia and Antonia, two best friends who grow up together in Brooklyn. It’s their coming of age story, but it’s also about the Mafia.

Oakland author Mac Barnett reads from his new book, "What Is Love." It was illustrated by Carson Ellis and it's about love and the different things mean to different people, and how a feeling is really hard to put into words. It came out in December of 2021.