Alameda poet Paul Corman-Roberts reads from his new book of poetry, "Bone Moon Palace." It's about what it means to remake one's home and community. Here’s a stanza from the poem "coeur d'alene."

Bolinas author Nicolette Hahn Niman reads from the newly revised and expanded version of her book, "Defending Beef." It’s about why beef is an important source of nourishment for humans, and why cattle are an ecologically valuable part of our food system.

Berkeley author Grant Faulkner reads from his new short story collection, "All The Comfort Sin Can Provide." The 100-word story Morphine Drip is one of his favorites and includes the genesis of the title for the collection.

Fremont author Cassandra Hartt reads from her new book, "The Sea is Salt and So Am I." It’s about three teenagers living in a coastal Maine town that’s falling into the ocean.

San Francisco poet K. R. Morrison reads from her new collection, "Cauldrons." It explores themes that get stuck within us if we don’t stir up the shadow work, look for the light in the dark.

San Francisco author Chaney Kwak reads from his new book "The Passenger: How a Travel Writer Learned to Love Cruises & Other Lies from a Sinking Ship." It starts off on a ship that loses power in a freak storm and almost runs aground in Norway.

Berkeley author and Chez Panisse owner Alice Waters reads from her new book "We Are What We Eat." The book is about how food can change the world.

Oakland author Monica West reads from her new book "Revival Season." It’s about patriarchy and power, all told from the perspective of a 15-year-old girl.

Berkeley author Dena Rod reads from their debut poetry collection "Scattered Arils." It's about family secrets and growing up in the Iranian-American diaspora.

San Francisco author Judith Ann Bernhard reads from her new book, "Marriages."