Diary of a Microdosed-Mellowed Mama
Ayelet Waldman deftly writes about how LSD affects her moods.
February 27, 2017
The Real Deal About Indians
Accurately understanding American history might be the best future protection against repeating past mistakes.
February 23, 2017
A Third Wave for Civil Rights
If the United States is to be “great again”—or, truly great for the first time ever for all of its citizens—the country must admit with stark honesty to what it has been.
January 18, 2017
On Art, Sex, and Opera
A memoir, manual, and novel look at history, relationships, and personal drive.
January 04, 2017
Be East Bay: January Events
The Harlem Globetrotters run circles around the competition. Plus, check out the History Mystery Tour aboard the USS Hornet and more.
December 29, 2016
Michael Lewis’ Departure From Logic
This time the best-selling Berkeley author debunks gut instincts.
December 28, 2016
Dave Newhouse Keeps Busy Writing Books
The beloved Oakland Tribune sports writer and columnist wrote his last column in 2011 but writes just as much these days.
December 22, 2016
One Tough Cookie
Women and girls in particular might scrutinize Barbara Boxer’s tactics and achievements and use them as inspiration.
December 16, 2016
Rad Women, Deep Cover, and a Filipino Folktale
Three books from authors explore feminists, the CIA, and folk fantasy.
December 13, 2016
Rollicking Chabonesque Historical Fiction Awaits
The Berkeley writer’s latest is an angry work, but readers will remember more than that.
November 29, 2016
