Freedom Is a Feast (fiction – hardcover) by Alejandro Puyana
As Stanislavo, a former revolutionary, faces his past mistakes, his encounter with María—a struggling mother in chaotic Caracas—offers a chance to atone. This is a Book Passage First Edition pick!
There Are Rivers in the Sky: A Novel (fiction – hardcover) by Elif Shafak
This story connects three lives across centuries through the rivers Tigris and Thames. Spanning from ancient Nineveh to 1840s London and modern Turkey, the novel follows Arthur, Narin, and Zaleekah, whose fates are intertwined by history, loss, and the enduring power of water.
A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson (non-fiction – hardcover) by Camille Peri
A Wilder Shore chronicles the unconventional love story of Fanny Van de Grift and Robert Louis Stevenson, whose meeting in 1876 sparked a remarkable literary partnership. Defying societal norms, they traveled the world, seeking creative freedom and better health for Louis, whose classics like Treasure Island were shaped by Fanny’s support.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 12 @ 6 pm (non-ticketed – Corte Madera store & live online) Alison Owings and Del Seymour, author and subject of Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour’s Journey From Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco This is the remarkable story of Del Seymour, who turned his life around after 18 years of homelessness and addiction in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. Owings captures a powerful tale of redemption and resilience in one of America’s most challenging neighborhoods, highlighting how one man’s transformation is making a difference.
Saturday, September 14 @ 1 pm (ticketed – SF Ferry Building store) Tyler Florence, author of American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire
This is the latest cookbook from celebrated chef, restaurateur, and star of Food Network’s Tyler’s Ultimate; it covers the art of grilling. The event will feature a meet & greet and signing.
Thursday, September 19 @ 6 pm (non-ticketed – Corte Madera store) Tom Steyer, author of Cheaper, Better, Faster: How We’ll Win the Climate War
Having left a successful investment career to focus on climate activism, Steyer shares his journey and the work of other climate leaders, demonstrating how capitalism can advance climate solutions and urging everyone to contribute to stabilizing our planet. Steyer will be joined in conservation by Lisa Kay Solomon.
Top of Your Stack: Recommendations from Book Passage
Published on September 5, 2024
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