The Food Poet, Oakland resident Annelies Zijderveld, finds her niche in photographic food poems.

Recipes, tricks of the trade, and a heartbreaking story round up the new releases.

"Luna Mexicana" mixes folkloric and Mexican music with ballet at the Paramount.

Dave Eggers' newest novel, "Heroes of the Frontier," might make you consider renting an RV.

Just as comic books saved graphic novelist Alan Clark’s life, "The Black Panther Party for Self Defense" may provide a lifeline to another kid.

Yaa Gyasi’s latest, "Homegoing," is certain to be on someone’s read-it list. It’s on ours.

"Dated Emcees," the Oakland poet and playwright’s new book, expresses her views with a hip-hop perspective on societal phenomenon from rape and race to death and truth.

The season promises lively choices for art, books, dance, film, music, and theater events.

The horrors of American torture at Abu Ghraib are revealed.

The "Griffin & Sabine" collection deserves to be on any art- or story-lovers bookshelf.