New Works About the Current Condition
This month features an anthology of writers edited by John Freeman, new music from Emily Jane White, and contemporary words of wisdom from Ishmael Reed.
December 20, 2019
Tomas Moniz’s Book Is a Love Letter to Berkeley
‘Big Familia’ explores Latinx culture through the eyes of a single dad raising a teenager in a gentrifying city.
December 18, 2019
The Best East Bay Books of 2019
It’s been a year of fantastic travel in pages by Bay Area writers, so here’s what you need to read.
December 18, 2019
Two Women, Two Stories
In her new book, ‘The Revisioners,’ the narrative stretches to encompass roughly 100 years and five generations.
December 16, 2019
EBABZ Celebrates Indie Publishing
Quirky and creative zine makers and readers come together for the East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest.
December 5, 2019
Quickie Divorces, Interspecies Encounters, and a Folk-Pop Singer/Songwriter
New work by Sofia Grant, Henry Hitz, and Monica Pasqual.
November 21, 2019
Survival Tactics for Native Culture
In her new book, Beth Piatote uses beadworking as the thread that holds Native culture together.
November 21, 2019
Finding the Funny in Her Fury
Amanda Rosenberg tackles mental illness in her latest collection of essays.
November 15, 2019
Nayomi Munaweera Gets Rid of Her Rage
The Oakland writer uses an essay to free herself from deep trauma.
October 23, 2019
East Bay Writers Light Up Litquake
Lit on the Lake presents six luminaries for an after-hours event.
October 16, 2019
