Outside Voices (nonfiction – hardbound) by Joan Gelfand
Outside Voices reports the ups and downs of finding one’s way as an artist, living with a women’s band, forging an independent
Jewish identity, founding a women’s restaurant, and becoming a published writer and songwriter while exploring the limits of sexuality and spirituality. The story includes road trips to music festivals, beaches in Mexico, and concerts in Southern California.
Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date (fiction – paperback) by Ashley Herring Blake
Romance writer Iris Kelly has no interest in dating or being in love, but all of that changes after she tries out for the lead role in a local play, a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing. During the audition, Iris comes face-to-face with her feelings and with Stefania, her very recent one-night-stand that went very wrong.
Portal: San Francisco’s Ferry Building & the Reinvention of American Cities (nonfiction – hardbound) by John King
A two-time Pulitzer finalist explores the story of American urban design through San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building. A book for city lovers and visitors, architecture fans and pedestrians, Portal is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of San Francisco and the future of American cities.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 28 @ 1 pm (free – Corte Madera store) Susannah Breslin, author of Data Baby
Freelance journalist Susannah Breslin will discuss her new book, Data Baby, which is a compelling and provocative account of a woman’s quest to find her true self, and an unblinking exploration of why we turn out as we do. Breslin will explore disturbing questions about the consequences modern data-gathering will have on future generations.
Saturday, February 3 @ 10 am (ticketed – online) Diana Nyad, author of Find a Way: The Inspiring Story of One Woman’s Pursuit of a Lifelong Dream
Renowned record-breaking long distance swimmer Diana Nyad will read from her best-selling memoir that chronicles her swim between Cuba and Florida. She will also give a spirited account of what it takes to face one’s fears, engage one’s passions, and never give up.
Sunday, February 4 @ 2 pm (free – SF Ferry Building store) Ryan Grim, author of The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution
Ryan Grim is The Intercept’s D.C. Bureau Chief and the Co-Host of Counter Points. He will read from his new book, The Squad, a riveting insider account of the progressive movement in Congress centering A.O.C., Rashida Tlaib, Jamaal Bowman, Cori Bush, Ayanna Pressley, and Ilhan Omar.
Top of Your Stack – Recommendations from Book Passage
Published on January 25, 2024
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