These are among the new titles with local themes or released by local writers, listed in alphabetical order by author names: “The Lie: A Novel” by Jude Berman She Writes Press, 360 pages, $17.99, Aug. 4, 2026 Berkeley author Jude Berman tackles cybersecurity’s threat to autonomy in “The Lie,” a fast-moving thriller and sequel to 2024’s “The Die.” It follows the adventures of technological whiz Jedd and his friends Darah and […]
