Books
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.
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.
Best Specialty Bookstores On The Peninsula
These independent San Francisco bookstores reflect not just the owners’ personalities but your own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


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