Pritty (fiction – hardbound) by Keith F. Miller
Pritty, is a debut coming-of-age YA novel and the inspiration behind the forthcoming short film of Kickstarter fame that follows two boys who get caught in the crossfire of a sinister plot that not only threatens everything they love but may cost them their own chance at love.
Red Queen (fiction- paperback) by Juan Gomez-Jurado
Now available in paperback, this gripping mystery based in Spain features an interesting and disgraced detective, Jon Gutierrez, who is unabashedly gay, but ridiculed by his colleagues for it. He is offered a chance to salvage his career by a secretive organization that works in the shadows to direct criminal investigations of a highly sensitive nature. Follow him through his first case with this organization, along with his reluctant assistant, as they uncover a ritualistic murder.
The Riders Come Out at Night (nonfiction- paperback) by Ali Winston & Darwin BondGraham
Now in paperback, The Riders Come Out at Night is the culmination of over twenty-one years of fearless reporting. Ali Winston and Darwin Bond Graham shine a light on the jackbooted and sadistic cops known as “The Riders,” and the lack of political will and misguided leadership that has conspired to stymie meaningful reform. The authors trace the history of Oakland since its inception through the lens of the city’s police department, through the Palmer Raids, McCarthyism, the Civil Rights struggle, the Black Panthers, and crack eras, to Oakland’s present-day revival.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 7 @ 1 pm (free – Corte Madera store) Greg Sarris, author of The Forgetters
Perched atop Gravity Hill, two crow sisters—Question Woman and Answer Woman—recall stories from dawn to dusk. Question Woman cannot remember a single story except by asking to hear it again, and Answer Woman can tell all the stories but cannot think of them unless she is asked. Together, they recount the journeys of the Forgetters, so that we may all remember. Told in the classic style of Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok creation stories, this book vaults from the sacred time before this time to the recent present and even the near future. The author, who is also the Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancharia, will read from this his latest book, and discuss the story’s unforgettable characters with the help of event moderator Jane Ciabattari. She is the author of the short story collection Stealing the Fire.
Saturday, April 13 @ 12 pm (free – SF Ferry Building store) Linda Shiue, MD, author of Spicebox Kitchen
A renowned chef and physician shares her secrets to a healthy life in this cookbook filled with healthy recipes that will fuel and energize your body and mind. The event will include a meet & greet book signing with renowned Chef Shiue that will accompany her Foodwise demo at the Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market. Spicebox Kitchen is a culinary wellness trip you can take in your own kitchen.
Sunday, April 14 @ 2 pm (free – SF Ferry Building store) Jonah Newman, author of Out of Left Field
A nerdy gay teenager jumps headfirst into the bro-y world of high school baseball in this semi-autobiographical LGBTQ+ graphic novel. Based on debut author-illustrator Jonah Newman’s coming-of-age experiences, Out of Left Field is a big-hearted and funny YA graphic novel about learning to be yourself. The author will read excerpts from the book, which will delight and inspire audience members of all ages. He will also answer questions and sign and personalize all purchased books.
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Published on April 4, 2024
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