Three new take on frontier minutiae, urbane fantasy, and vegan cooking.

One book upends fires and one rethinks democracy while a new CD puts a kink in common sense.

You might want to brush up on Dante, Twain, and Old Testament tales to get the most out of the feminist humorist’s latest memoir and essay collection.

A little noir in Berkeley, tunes from Oakland, and mostly water sports in SF.

The Oakland poet, editor, and publisher views publishing poetry as a community service.

The books lays the foundation for a sweeping investigation of history, politics, class, physics, time, memory, dreams, ghosts, and parent-child relationships.

An Oakland author shows gratitude for the city she loves.

From Yellow Pear Press with assistance from the California Craft Brewery Association, this book explores 40 NorCal breweries.

A new book points out his love for hotdogs, chili, and the mundane.

Oakland registered dietician Laura McLively pulls together recipes from the staples and oddities of the iconic market.