Authors of celebrity memoirs, debut novels, essay collections, science and nature volumes, mysteries and cookbooks are sharing their work in events across the Bay Area. To submit an event to the calendar, email books@baycitynews.com.
March 4
Sophie Wan: The San Francisco author of “Women of Good Fortune” speaks about her new novel “The Social Circle,” the story of a group of college friends who establish a social media company in the early days of the internet and have a scandalous fall out … followed by what happens when they get back together for a 10-year anniversary. [5:30 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco]
March 5
Lauren Groff: The bestselling author of “The Monsters of Templeton,” “Arcadia,” “Fates and Furies,” “Matrix” and “The Vaster Wilds” discusses her new short story collection “Brawler” with Bay Area novelist R.O. Kwan, author of “The Incendiaries,” at a ticketed ($43 includes book) event presented by Bookshop West Portal. [7 p.m., United Irish Cultural Center, 2700 45th Ave., San Francisco]
March 6
C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge: The founders of the Michelin-listed Lion Dance Cafe (now closed) and the duo behind the S+M Vegan pop up, share “The Lion Dance Café Cookbook: Authentic, Not Traditional,” featuring more than 100 vegan recipes, before leaving the area for C-Y’s native Singapore. [5:30 p.m., Books Inc., 1344 Park St., Alameda]
March 5
Ralph Remington: The theater director, essayist, actor, writer and former director of Cultural Affairs for the San Francisco Arts Commission discusses his essay collection, “Penetrating Whiteness: How White Supremacy Built America” in which he addresses racism, sexism, homophobia and the damaging legacy of Donald Trump’s divisive presidency. [6 p.m., Books Inc. Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco]
March 5
Rajesh C. Oza: The Palo Alto resident shares his novel “Double Play on the Red Line,” a tale of “injustice alliance and hope” between two American men —one Black, one Indian—who are “bound by a brutal encounter” in Wrigley Field’s bleachers. [7 p.m., Books Inc., 74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto]
March 5
Kate Schatz: The Bay Area feminist author of the popular “Rad Women” book series launches “Where the Girls Were,” her 1960s San Francisco-set novel in which a pregnant teen comes of age after being sent to a home for unwed mothers, in conversation with journalist-author Tracy Clark-Flory. [6:30 p.m., Books Inc., 1344 Park St., Alameda]
March 5
Rae Alexandra and Adrienne Simms: The local authors launch “Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area,” a collection of 35 profiles detailing contributions of diverse group of local women from the founding of San Francisco to present day, drawn from Alexandra’s KQED Arts & Culture series “Rebel Girls From Bay Area History.” [7 p.m., City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus Ave., San Francisco]
March 6
Cazzie David: The daughter of comedian Larry David appears at a meet-and-greet and signs copies of her candid new essay collection, “Delusions: Of Grandeur, of Romance, of Progress” at a ticketed event ($35) that includes the book. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco]
March 7
Valerie Saul: The Mill Valley resident shares her debut novel “The Badass Widows: A Mystery”— about former FBI agent Beth Winstead and a team of feisty older women who form a secret group of do-gooder crime fighters — in conversation with Mary Alice Stephens, author of “Uncorked.” [1 p.m., Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera]
March 7
Sonia C. Gomez: The assistant professor of history at Santa Clara University discusses “Picture Bride, War Bride: The Role of Marriage in Shaping Japanese America,” which examines how marriage served as a vehicle for inclusion for Japanese women during an era of racial exclusion, in conversation with Curtiss Takada Rooks. [2 p.m., Koret Auditorium, SF Main Library, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco]
March 8
Crystal Tai: The local author shares details about “Insights into Suzhou Gardens,” her book of tales from Suzhou, a canal-woven city near Shanghai famous for exquisite gardens and delightful desserts, in a bilingual presentation also featuring Suzhou-style sweets. [3:15 p.m., Chinese Center Exhibit Space, third floor, SF Main Library, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco]
March 8
Barry Bunin: The Bay Area founder of a software company that uses a web database for managing drug discovery data, speaks about “Inside CDD Vault, A Different Kind of Silicon Valley Success Story: Behind the Code: the Human Side of Collaborative Drug Discovery”; his book tells the personal stories of the people whose efforts help scientists develop new medicines. [4 p.m., Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera]
March 10
Cindy Cohn: The Electronic Frontier Foundation director, attorney and leader in the field of digital privacy rights launches “Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance” in conversation with journalist-activist Cory Doctorow in an in-person and online event. [7 p.m., City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus Ave., San Francisco]
March 10
Marta Lindsey and Nancy Botkin: The San Francisco authors share “Discovering Golden Gate Park: A Local’s Guide,” their new definitive volume covering the 1,017-acre site and its more than 150 years of history; it includes 11 walks and hikes, birding and tree identification tips, stories about the park’s creation and where to find the best views and places for solitude. [7 p.m., Bookshop West Portal, 80 W. Portal Ave., San Francisco]
March 10
Michael Pollan: The bestselling Bay Area author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and “The Botany of Desire” speaks about his new book “A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness,” in which he investigates why humans’ mental operations include feelings, thoughts and a sense of self, at a ticketed ($40 includes book) event. [7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley]
March 11
Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy: The owners of Diaspora Spice Co., a San Francisco women-of-color owned business offering “cult-favorite pantry staples” launch “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook,” their accessible introduction to cooking with spices, detailing how to incorporate South Asian ingredients and flavors into home kitchens; RSVP required. [5 to 8 p.m., Flour + Water Pizzeria, 532 Columbus Ave., San Francisco]
March 11
Ryan Cahill: The Irish author of bestselling epic fantasy series “The Bound and The Broken” discusses “Of Blood And Fire” in conversation with Andrea Stewart, author of “The Bone Shard Daughter,” moderated by fantasy author T. D. Orel, at a ticketed ($5 to $32) in-person and online event. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera]
March 12
Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy: The proprietors of Diaspora Spice Co., a San Francisco business, speak about “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook,” their introduction to cooking with spices offering instruction on how to incorporate South Asian ingredients and flavors into home kitchens. [6:30 p.m., Omnivore Books, 3885 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco]
March 13
David Pogue: The “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent is on tour promoting “Apple: The First 50 Years”; the book, with numerous photos and interviews, details how the iconic company was born, how it nearly died and was reborn under Steve Jobs, and how it became the world’s most valuable company under CEO Tim Cook. Admission to the ticketed ($64) event includes a copy of the book. [7 p.m., Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]
March 14
Rachael DeVaux: Copperfield’s Books hosts the New York Times bestselling author and dietician who’s promoting “The High-Protein Plate: 100 Satisfying Everyday Recipes” in an appearance with local recipe developer and “kale junkie” content creator Nicole Keshishian. [11 a.m., Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur]
March 14
Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy: The proprietors of San Francisco’s Diaspora Spice Co. do a demonstration to promote “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook,” an introduction to cooking with spices and using South Asian ingredients in home kitchens. RSVP required. [11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ferry Plaza, 1 Ferry Building #50, San Francisco]
March 14
S. L. Swan: The writer shares “Death at the Office,” her cozy mystery set in 1975 San Francisco in which a woman who clashes with her boss becomes the chief suspect in a murder case after he dies at the office holiday party. Reservations required; call (415) 355-2810, email bhemgr@sfpl.org or sign up at the reference desk. [4 p.m., Bernal Heights branch, SF Public Library, 500 Cortland Ave., San Francisco]
March 15
Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy: The representatives from Diaspora Spice Co. share “The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook” at a meet-and-greet including tastings of “exclusive collab drinks”; RSVP required. [1 to 5 p.m., Verve Coffee Roasters, 162 University Ave., Palo Alto]
March 16
Ruth Whippman: The Bay Area author and mother discusses “BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity” in conversation with author and award-winning producer Lauren Schiller. [6 p.m., Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley]
March 17
Anne Lamott and Neal Allen: The married couple appears in a ticketed ($35 to $105) “Unscripted” talk to promote their new title “Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences,” which also provides a glimpse into how they collaborate on writing, editing and living together. [7 p.m., Curran Theater, 445 Geary St., San Francisco]
March 17
Karen Russell: The author of “Swamplandia!” and “Vampires in the Lemon Grove” speaks about her newest novel “The Antidote,” a National Book Award finalist following five characters whose fates become entangled after a storm ravages their small Nebraska town, in a ticketed ($32.50 includes book) talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Adam Johnson. [7 p.m., Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]
March 18
Bob Crawford: This Avett Brothers bassist and cohost of the “Road to Now” history podcast discusses his new biography, “America’s Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick,” in conversation with Bay Area attorney and wealth advisor Megan Gorman; RSVP requested. [5:30 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco]
March 18
Cindy Cohn: The Electronic Frontier Foundation director and leader in the field of digital privacy rights shares information from her new memoir “Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance” in a ticketed ($45 includes book) talk with technology journalist John Markoff. [7 p.m., Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]
March 19
Nia Imara: The astrophysics scholar, artist, STEM advocate and faculty member at the University of California, Santa Cruz speaks about her book “Painting the Cosmos: How Art and Science Intersect to Reveal the Secrets of the Universe,” which explores connections between art, science and culture, with an emphasis on Black art and culture. [6 p.m., San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St., San Ramon]
March 20
Crystal Wahpepah: The Oakland chef and Native American Almanac inductee speaks about her cookbook “A Feather and a Fork: 125 Intertribal Dishes from an Indigenous Food Warrior” in conversation with Erica Tom, local artist and ethnic literature specialist at Santa Rosa Junior College. [7 p.m., Copperfield’s Montgomery Village, 2316 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa]
March 21
Caitlin Keliiaa: The associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz speaks about “Refusing Settler Domesticity: Native Women’s Labor and Resistance in the Bay Area Outing Program,” her volume describing how a government program from 1918 to about 1942 coercively recruited thousands of Native women from U.S. Indian boarding schools to work as live-in housemaids. [1 p.m., North Branch Library, 1170 The Alameda, Berkeley]
March 21
Valerie Bertinelli: The actress and bestselling author appears at a meet-and-greet and signs copies of her new memoir/self-help title “Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect” at a ticketed event ($35) that includes the book. [2 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco]
March 25
Tayari Jones: The best-selling, award-winning author of “An American Marriage” speaks about new novel, “Kin,” a story of two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart, with novelist Natalie Baszile at a ticketed ($47 includes book) talk. [7 p.m., Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]
March 26
Josie Iselin and Ellen Litwiller: Iselin, a San Francisco artist, author and seaweed expert, and illustrator Litwiller, share “The Mysterious World of the Bull Kelp Forest” in a slide show presentation; their volume profiles 13 species and how their interconnected dramas play out in coastal regions from Alaska to central California. [7 p.m., Mrs. Dalloway’s, 2904 College Ave., Berkeley]
March 26
Lindy West: The comedian and author of “Shrill,” which was adapted for TV, appears to promote her memoir “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” in which she unpacks her recent tumultuous years, rediscovers herself and reinvents her marriage, at a ticketed ($45 includes book) event. [7 p.m., Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park]
March 27
The actor, filmmaker and author discusses “Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America”—which charts his journey crisscrossing the country in an effort to reconnect with friends from his past — in conversation with life coach Matthew Félix; the ticketed ($34) in-person and online event includes a copy of the book. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera]
March 28
Gary Singh: The journalist, author of “The Unforgettable San Jose Earthquakes: Momentous Stories On & Off the Field” and other sports volumes, speaks about the legacy of the soccer team and its impact in the South Bay area. [12:30 p.m., Redwood Room, Central Park Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara]
March 28
Gerald S. Henig: The East Bay historian, author of “America’s Presidents: What Your History Teacher Never Told You,” presents “Stitched in Sorrow: Labor, Gender and the Triangle Fire of 1911,” a lecture examining the circumstances surrounding a Manhattan factory fire that killed dozens of workers, and ultimately changing American labor laws forever. [3 p.m., Contra Costa Library, Dougherty Station, 17017 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon]
March 29
Darcy Michael: The popular comic of “Darcy & Jer” fame, appearing in conversation with his husband Jeremy Baer, promotes his funny memoir “Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD” at a ticketed ($34) in-person and online event that includes a copy of the book. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera]
March 30
Daniel Grace: The part-time San Francisco resident, former owner of an ad agency who produces Tuscan wines at his family winery, speaks about his debut novel “In the Wake of Golgotha,” a dark literary thriller exploring themes of guilt and redemption while examining the cyclical nature of history through the reincarnated figures of Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate. [5:30 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco]
March 31
Katy Butler, Kevin Fagan, Katherine Seligman: The former San Francisco Chronicle journalists appear on a panel called “Getting the Scoop-The Highs and Lows of Undercover Reporting” to share details on their experiences investigating issues including death, mental health and homelessness. [6 p.m., The Page, first floor, SF Main Library, 100 Larkin St., San Francisco]
March 31
T.A. Chan: The Bay Area writer launches “The Celestial Seas,” a young adult novel and riff of sorts on “Moby Dick” in which a space-faring teenage ship captain travels the cosmos seeking vengeance, in conversation with local author Samantha Chong. [7 p.m., Books Inc., 317 Castro St., Mountain View]