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New Beach Reads for Summer

There’s nothing better than relaxing at the beach or by the pool with a good book in your hand. This summer kick back with one of these new release by our favorite authors from Simon & Schuster.

2013/05/13

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Best Books For Mom This Mother’s Day

Looking for some good books for Mom this Mother’s Day? Our friends at Simon & Schuster put together this great list covering everything from personal memoirs to fictional mysteries and more.

2013/05/02

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Best Specialty Bookstores On The Peninsula

These independent San Francisco bookstores reflect not just the owners’ personalities but your own.

CBS San Francisco–2013/04/29

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Writers Blast Amazon Purchase Of San Francisco-Based Goodreads

Authors Guild president and best-selling novelist Scott Turow is condemning Amazon.com’s purchase of Goodreads, a leading book recommendation website.

2013/03/29

California Gov. Jerry Brown discusses pension reform during a news conference on August 28, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Gov. Brown Offers Book For 49ers Super Bowl Bet

Gov. Jerry Brown was one of the few California politicians yet to announce a bet on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, until he offered up a characteristically esoteric wager.

2013/02/01

Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs displays overhead an early photo of himself and Apple Co-Founder, Steve Wozniak during his keynote speech at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts January 27, 2010 in San Francisco. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Mother Of Steve Jobs’ First Child To Publish Tell-All

Chrisann Brennan, the high school girlfriend of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has reached a deal to with St. Martin’s press to publish the story of her life and relationship with the Silicon Valley Icon, according to the New York Times.

2012/10/04

KCBS Cover Story: Vallejo School Promotes Family Literacy Program

The Latino Family Literacy Program at Dan Mini Elementary School is aiming to bring parents and kids together through books.

2012/09/19

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Richmond Defendant’s Release On Book Reports Overturned

An appeals court has overturned a judge’s decision to release a defendant in a Richmond sting operation on the condition that he write book reports.

2012/06/18

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About The Bay: Getting Exposed To ‘Naked’ Literature In San Francisco

An author may have specific ideas about how a reader should enjoy his or her work. In San Francisco, a group is taking an unusual tact on how literature might be enjoyed.

2012/06/18

The book "American Cooking: Creole and Acadian" by Peter Feibleman was returned to the Presidio Branch library on June 1, 2012. It was originally due on November 27, 1974. (San Francisco Public Library)

Cookbook Returned To SF Library Branch More Than 37 Years Overdue

A Creole cookbook was returned to the San Francisco Public Library on Friday, more than 37 years overdue.

2012/06/01

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