The Bay Area Book Festival Monthly: WHAT WE’RE READING IN JULY
The month of July has been packed with a variety of literary experiences, created by the Bay Area Book Festival to cover your summer reading, further professional goals, inspire personal transformation, address current events, and of course offer plenty of great...
The Bay Area Book Festival Monthly: WHAT WE’RE READING IN JUNE
The Bay Area Book Festival was founded on principles of social justice. In light of current events, we are proud to claim solidarity with everyone speaking up and doing the work to dismantle a longstanding legacy of racial inequality. Actions may speak louder than...
The Bay Area Book Festival Monthly: WHAT WE’RE READING IN MAY
Perhaps you caught this recent illuminating KQED story about how California arts nonprofits and individual artists/writers have sprung into action to support people who are isolated, traumatized, and scared in the midst of the pandemic. The Executive Director of...
The Bay Area Book Festival Monthly: WHAT WE’RE READING
Since its inception in 2015, The Bay Area Book Festival has built a reputation for the quality of its literary programs, its international scope, and its commitment to informed public discourse, empathy, and open-mindedness. Although we've had to cancel our in-person...
Happy One-Year Anniversary!
Well, it’s been one year since we opened our doors to the public. The thing I distinctly remember was Ross pushing to open today and me still painting the two window boxes as the Downtown Partnership crew was walking through the door to see what we had created, camera...
Great Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
In the mood for a great fantasy but aren't sure which one to pick? Or maybe you're eager for a new sci-fi book but haven't found one that stands out to you yet. Search no more, for here are five new books (and one old favorite) that definitely deserve a place in your...
Great Books for Kids’ Easter Baskets
It's nearly Easter! If you find yourself needing a small break from egg hunts (or just needing the kids to settle down for a minute), take a look at these great books to celebrate Easter and Spring. From Biscuit to Fancy Nancy, there's something for a wide range of...
Spring Graphic Novel Roundup
It's been raining in Sacramento for the last several days, and we have the COVID-19 quarantine going on. It's times like this that beg for book lovers to settle in with a hot drink and an exciting new read. If your eyes are begging for something with more than just...
Stuck Inside? Let’s Cook!
It seems inevitable that many of us will be stuck inside during the Corona COVAD-19 outbreak. Whether you find that happening to your family – and you feel well enough to cook – take the opportunity to dive into a new cookbook. You can order groceries to be delivered....
Children’s Books About Friendships
What makes you happy? Rainbows, puppies, hearts, stars, unicorns? How about having a good friend by your side. These wonderful childrens’ books are focused around making friends and what it means to be a good friend to others. Tickled Pink: How Friendship Washes the...
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