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A Guide To Literary San Francisco
Photo Credit: Simon and Schuster Julia Scheeres is the author of “A Thousand Lives: the Untold Story of Hope, Deception and Survival at Jonestown,” published by Free Press, and the New York Times...
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Best Book Clubs On The Peninsula
There is no need for reading to be a solo pursuit when there are numerous opportunities for book lovers to hook up on the Peninsula. There is more to book clubs than just the latest bestsellers....
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About The Bay: Getting Exposed To ‘Naked’ Literature In San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – 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. This...
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Best Specialty Bookstores On The Peninsula
Bookstores on the Peninsula offer a welcoming and personal connection readers just cannot get on a computer or smartphone. Enjoy the camaraderie and creativity of being among friends with cozy...
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Best Summer Reading Events For Kids In The South Bay
Summer is a great time for kids to foster a love of reading. One of the best ways to do this is to join a summer reading program. There are numerous kids’ summer reading programs in the South Bay. See...
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Bethenny Frankel’s 8 Questions To Ask When Traveling On A Budget
Photo Credit: Simon & Schuster Bethenny Frankel is the four-time bestselling author of Skinnydipping, A Place of Yes, Naturally Thin, and The Skinnygirl Dish. She is the creator of the Skinnygirl...
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The Biggest Pregnancy Myths Debunked by Expert Linda Geddes
Photo Credit: Simon & Schuster There are all kinds of crazy things people claim to know about pregnancy. Do some foods help you induce labour? Is it really possible to know the sex of your child...
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Papers Of Dashiell Hammett, Creator Of SF Sleuth Sam Spade, Go To University...
COLUMBIA S.C. (CBS/AP) — A major collection of letters, photos and publications of the late crime fiction author Dashiell Hammett has been acquired by the University of South Carolina and will be made...
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Bob Dylan Breaks Silence, Accepts 2016 Nobel Prize
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CBS/AP) — Bob Dylan has accepted the 2016 Nobel Prize for literature, the Swedish Academy said, adding that getting the prestigious award left him “speechless.” The academy’s...
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UC Berkeley Discovery Yields New Mark Twain Children’s Book
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) — More than a century after his death, Mark Twain’s publishing life continues. Doubleday Books for Young Readers announced Friday that it has acquired a fairy tale only recently...
View Article‘Alphabet’ Mysteries Writer Sue Grafton Dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sue Grafton, author of the best-selling “alphabet series” of mystery novels, has died in Santa Barbara. She was 77. Grafton was surrounded by family, including husband Steven...
View ArticleGoodreads Suggests Some Good Books To Add To Your 2019 Reading List
Time to get your 2019 reading list together. Elizabeth Khuri Chandler, co-founder of Goodreads, brought her picks and shared them with BAF host Michelle Griego.
View Article6 Good Books From Goodreads To Jumpstart Your Fall Reading List
Goodreads V.P. of Communications Suzanne Skyvara shares some reader favs with Bay Area Focus host Michelle Griego, to help jumpstart your fall reading list.
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BART, SF Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola Peddle Free Fiction Via Vending Machine
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Looking for something to read on BART? The transit agency has installed dispensers at the Richmond, Fruitvale and Pleasant Hill stations that spit out short stories for free. It’s...
View ArticleJapanese-American Author, Activist Helps Writers Of Color Find Their Voice
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — A San Francisco author is helping writers of of color share their stories that reflect their diverse backgrounds. “Get this, I’m only going to say it once: I am not nor have I...
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