One Good Read

Weโ€™re building community one book at a time by sharing our favorite reads with each other at Local News Matters.

Local News Matters aims to support the lively literary scene in the greater Bay Area. With our latest initiative, we’re asking community leaders about which great book they have on their nightstand, next to their armchair, or on their reading device, in hopes of enriching our to-be-read lists and contributing to the promotion of Bayโ€ฆ


New Book Releases and Author Events

Every month, author Frances Dinkelspiel compiles the latest new book releases from Bay Area and Northern California authors and editor Leslie Katz provides a range of readings and other events.


Local Literary Scene: Author Interviews, Columns, News and Reviews

Tap into our rich literary scene with reviews, author interviews and news. Check out Sue Gilmore’s “Hooked on Books,” and guest columns by local librarians in “Shelf Life.” We invite you to sign up for weekly newslettersย with highlights of Bay Area books and entertainment, and news highlights.


Bay Area Libraries

Public libraries, including county and municipal systems, are important community resources for all of us in the Bay Area, especially as we seek online learning and experiences during the pandemic. Find specific information for your community here: