Astra is celebrating National Bloody Mary Day on January 1, 2025, with a signature Bloody Mary flight experience. During breakfast service, a signature Bloody Mary flight will be available. The Bloody Mary flight pays tribute to the enduring ritual observed after over 80 years across the entire St. Regis portfolio. The flight includes the hotel’s […]
The world is dying around her. Enemies lurk in the shadows. And she can’t remember a thing about who she is…in New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall’s gorgeous, otherworldly blend of fantasy and adventure, The Last One—perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and The Witcher. Joined in-conversation with Samantha Downing.
Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Rhys Bowen's new book We Three Queens! Come early and enjoy complimentary coffee/tea and cookies with Rhys.
Calling all book clubs and lovers of book! Join us for an afternoon tea with fellow readers as we dive into books that capture the imagination and spark discussion. Publishing representatives will be sharing their picks for new fiction and non-fiction releases, focusing on titles selected especially for book clubs. We will be offering tips […]
When a beloved actress is cast in a feminist adaptation of a Fitzgerald classic, she finds herself the victim in a deadly game of revenge in which everyone, on screen and off, is playing a part. A twisty, thought-provoking novel of construction and deconstruction in conversation with the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and told […]
Wreckless Strangers will kick off the new year with a high-energy dinner show at Rancho Nicasio - the legendary West Marin venue - on Saturday, January 11. The band’s 2024 highlights include the release of their celebrated EP Blue Sky Fantasy, being named to Music Connection Magazine’s Hot 100 for 2024, and performances at Sweetwater […]
David Vogelstein rocks the world of spies in his debut novel, the first in a series, Heroes of Manhattan...a character-driven, action-packed adventure thriller, and a story about the many faces of love.
A highly original contribution to the canon of dystopian literature, The Way by Cary Groner is a thrilling and imaginative novel, full of warmth, wisdom, and surprises. It raises age-old questions about life, death, and how to live, while reflecting our own world in unsettling, uncanny, and even hopeful ways.
Kids' Emergency Prepardness Class Wednesday, January 15th, 2:15-4:15pm Mt. Tam Church is partnering with SF CARD to offer an emergency preparedness workshop for children and youth ages 9-12 years (they've […]
The Maas Clinic, a leading plastic surgery services provider in San Francisco, will host a public educational seminar to inspire and empower women on their journey to holistic health and […]
From the bestselling author of The Art of Stillness, a revelatory exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreat.
Emotionally intense and timely, Mad Wife by Kate Hamilton interrogates how marriage and the institutions that support it provide the perfect ecosystem for abuse of women and children, endangering their […]
Join us for a fun filled night where you will compete for glory, bragging rights, and some seriously cool prizes. Whether you're a bookworm or just in it for the […]
Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Carol Emery's new book Son on the Run. This is a story about a brilliant young man whose […]
Join Carole Bumpus, her husband, Winston, and their friends in Book Four of Savoring the Olde Ways, her culinary-travel series. Fans of Peter Mayle and Janine Marsh will enjoy this […]
From a trans rights activist and athlete, an urgent guide that changes the conversation about gender identity. With a relatable narrative rooted in science and history, Schuyler Bailar helps restore […]
Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of James L'Etoile and his new book River of Lies! James will be joined in-conversation with author Samantha Downing. […]
Transformative Coach and Expressive Arts Practitioner, Kelsay Elizabeth Myers is offering a FREE monthly workshop series called Embodying Stories. As we begin a new year, the holiday celebrations wind down, […]
Disconnected by Eleanor Vincent, powerfully portrays the obstacles that neurodiverse couples must overcome to keep their love alive. It will resonate with anyone who struggles to grasp how even the closest bonds can break, and then must create a new life. Joined in-conversation with Elizabeth Stix, author of Things I Want Back From You.
Told with humor and heart through a fairy tale lens, with flashbacks into the author’s not-always-happy childhood, Sit, Cinderella, Sit is a story about what can happen when you take a leap of faith, look and hear beyond people’s differences, and dare to believe in yourself. Joined in the conversation with Brooke Warner.
Following the commercial and literary success of her bestselling poetry collection, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom: Poems on Motherhood, Kim Dower delivers What She Wants: Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria—turning her keen eye, vibrant imagination, trademark insight, and humor to the intensity of obsessive love. These steamy and provocative poems, combining […]
Join us at Book Passage for a celebration of cosmologist Brian Thomas Swimme and philosopher Monica DeRaspe-Bolles’ new book, The Story of the Noosphere, in conversation with freelance writer and filmmaker Phil Cousineau, whose latest book is Who Stole the Arms of the Venus de Milo? This exhilarating event offers a free-flowing conversation to explore […]
It Takes Chutzpah by Senator Ron Wyden, is an inspirational call to action by a senior U.S. politician, describing how Americans of all age groups, persuasions, and occupations can defy convention, chart new pathways for their communities, schools, at work and in life. US Senator Ron Wyden is widely praised for coming up with sensible-sounding […]
“I’m on the other side / now, that slide down / to the next childhood / the one without fanfare.” No fanfare, perhaps, but in this new collection from Barbara Leff, Undertow, this culmination of a life in poetry, she at least pays honor and homage to memory, and to loss, of all of the […]
Join us at Book Passage for an author event in celebration of Timothy J. Heaphy's new book Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal About Rising Threats to American Democracy. In his page-turning book, he shares what he saw and came to understand about what those events say about state of American democracy. He examines […]
Join us for an unforgettable Chinese New Year celebration honoring Paul Gee, the first Chinese American vintner in Napa Valley. Planted in 1982, Gee Vineyard lies just across from Bouchaine, rooted in a rich history that spans continents. Discover his remarkable journey from China to the Bay Area in an evening filled with history, flavor, […]
