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Books

Subversive spirit matches Victorian romantic intrigue in Ayelet Waldman’s latest

Berkeley author knocked off from award-winning TV work to finish 'a failed novel I tried to write a decade ago.'
Lit Lou Fancher -
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‘The Last Human Bear’ came to Jack Kerouac Alley

Author and Native American tribal chairman Greg Sarris discussed his first novel in 30 years, immersed in 1930s Pomo history.
Lit Tom Molanphy -
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Devouring the indomitable spirit of Bambi Lake

Posthumous poetry collection from often abrasive, endlessly creative trans punk icon celebrates a life led 'too soon.'
Lit Brendan McHugh -
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Andrew Sean Greer: ‘Everything’s terrifying to me—even buying a stick of gum’

When it comes to writing, the Pulitzer-winning author of hilarious new 'Villa Coco' knows to feel the fear and do it anyway.
Lit Lou Fancher -
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Culture

It wasn’t all bad! Our 16 favorite local cultural moments of 2025

Marke B. -
Dead & Co, Mychal Threets, Coyote Media, Golden State Valkyries, Art Book Fair, rap royalty... moments that shone last year
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Music

Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Joshua Rotter -
Faith No More and Imperial Teen musician’s memoir 'The Royal We' captures scrappy scene's roots.
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Lit

‘A Greek Tragedy’ reveals the painful story of the human crisis of migration

Tim Redmond -
One day, one shipwreck, one small island, hundreds dead—and multiple big lessons for society
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Books

The hot new book ‘Abundance’ is just more neoliberal tech bro porn

Tim Redmond -
What a wonderful future we could have if we just get rid of regulations! (It doesn't actually work that way, and it hasn't in 50 years).
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Lit

Beyond books: Gifts for lit lovers 2024

Lou Fancher -
Looking for something novel to give your book-fiend friend? Step out of the covers with unique treats, from chocolates to live readings.
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Risograph printers, sentient fungi, crafty dragons: Author Robin Sloan is ‘Moonbound’

Marc Weidenbaum -
Local sci-fi favorite talks about new novel—and dives into San Francisco's double-helix bond with the future.
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News + Politics

Shamann Walton’s path—and his message

Tim Redmond -
An autobiography tells of a childhood of drugs, violence, and incarceration—and the change that led to a successful political career.
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