Natasha Triplett's book celebrates Junteenth with the reader through a community parade, a family bbq, and finally a recounting the importance of the holiday.

Jude Berman's book is about saving democracy and it draws on the wisdom of the Mahābhārata to help us figure that out.

Sheryl Kaskowitz's latest book is about a secret government folk music program that was part of FDR New Deal during the Great Depression.

Alison Throckmorton lives in Menlo Park. Her book, "The Good Enough Guide to Better Living," is a humorous guide to making the most out of your home by doing the least amount possible.

Caroline Paul lives in San Francisco. Her book "Tough Broad" is about the science and psychology of aging for women and our place in the outdoors as we do so.

Grace Loh Prasad finds her way back to Taiwanese identity and heritage in her memoir. It also explores the primacy of language and being able to access a sense of belonging.

Andrew Garrett's book is about the collaborations between academic researchers and California indigenous people to record their stories and languages.

San Francisco author Mary Ladd reads from her book, The Long COVID Reader: Writing and Poetry from 45 Long Haulers. It's a collection of poetry that helps the long Covid community get their voices and experiences heard.

Sommer Schafer reads from her book, "The Women." It's a collection of 17 short stories about 17 different women, each faced with a fantastical challenge.

Chas Halpern reads from his book "The Physics of Relationships." The book is an intimate story of three women — two older and one younger — who have been brought together through circumstance.