Meet the Harrisons! A mother running for Senate, a son running from his problems, and a daughter running straight into trouble… From Grant Ginder, the author of The People We Hate at the Wedding, comes a poignant, funny, and slyly beguiling novel which proves that, like democracy, family is a messy and fragile thing —perfect […]
Marijuana is on everyone’s mind. Why do so many people enjoy it? What is it doing in our brains? Is it safe for everyone to use? What should we be telling our children? What are the benefits of medical marijuana? How does CBD live up to its hype? Does marijuana have spiritual power? And with […]
In-Conversation with Elaine Petrocelli A memoir from Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden’s younger sister, trusted confidante and lifelong campaign manager. Valerie, one of the first female campaign managers in United States history, writes of the role of family, faith, and fate in shaping her life, and the power of empathy and kindness in the face […]
How a chance encounter with one of Charles Darwin’s avian discoveries inspired a fascinating tale.
The beloved best-selling Chilean author discusses her life in Marin County and her drive to write novels in, and about, challenging times.
The President and the Frog by Achy Obejas explores the resilience of the human spirit and what is possible when danger looms. Boomerang by Carolina De Robertis is a unique and inspiriting bilingual collection of lyrical poetry written in a bold, mostly gender-free English and Spanish that address immigration, displacement, love and activism.
Ravi Shankar’s bold and complex self-portrait—and portrait of America (Correctional)—challenges us to rethink our complicity in the criminal justice system and mental health policies that perpetuate inequity and harm. Correctional dives into the inner workings of his mind and heart, framing his unexpected encounters with law and order through the lenses of race, class, privilege, […]
With Bringing Nature Home, Doug Tallamy changed the conversation about gardening in America. His second book, the New York Times bestseller Nature’s Best Hope, urged homeowners to take conservation into their own hands. Now, he is turning his advocacy to one of the most important species of the plant kingdom—the mighty oak tree. Oaks sustain […]
Peter Coyote’s poems take us on a whirlwind tour of an eclectic and exciting life as an actor and Zen Buddhist priest, meandering from love affairs to marriage to divorce to the Sixties to psychedelic spirituality and beyond. Written over several decades, they read as a collage, each piece distinct and contributing to a cohesive […]
With no regrets, excuses, or apologies, Joshua Weissman will instruct you how to make the most incredible food with his irreverent humor, a little bit of light razzing, and over 100 perfectly delectable recipes in his newest book: An Unapologetic Cookbook.
