San Francisco-based author Shruti Swamy reads from her new short story collection, " A House Is A Body ." It's about finding joy and meaning in times of turmoil.

San Francisco author Angela Terry reads from her book "Charming Falls Apart." It's about a 35-year-old woman who loses it all and embarks on a self-help mission.

San Francisco author Angela Terry reads from her book " Charming Falls Apart. " It's about a 35-year-old woman who loses it all and embarks on a self-help mission.

Oakland-based author Elwin Cotman reads from his new short story collection "Dance on Saturday." It's about many things, including a zoology conference, people who make their body parts from fruit, and an origin story for Prince.

Oakland-based author Elwin Cotman reads from his new short story collection " Dance on Saturday ." It's about many things, including a zoology conference, people who make their body parts from fruit, and an origin story for Prince.

San Francisco author Marke Bieschke reads from his new book, "Into the Streets." It’s about how 500 years of protest shaped what’s happening in our world today.

San Francisco author Marke Bieschke reads from his new book, " Into the Streets ." It’s about how 500 years of protest shaped what’s happening in our world today.

San Francisco author A.H. Kim reads from her new novel, "A Good Family."

San Francisco author A.H. Kim reads from her new novel, " A Good Family ."

San Francisco author Jaimal Yogis reads from his new children’s picture book, "Mop Rides the Waves of Life." Mop loves to surf and he learns to ride his emotions like he rides the waves in the ocean.