LITERARY TALKS

June in the Bay Area means more than just sunny days and outdoor BBQs—it’s a month packed with writers sharing their latest works. From cookbooks by Indigenous chefs to memoirs by tech entrepreneurs and even a book about butterflies, there’s something for every reader. Some events dive deep into per

May lights up with over 60 book-related events scattered across the Bay, from North Beach to Menlo Park. Instead of the usual literary suspects, this month’s lineup mixes unlikely storytellers—chefs, scientists, athletes, and even a DJ—behind the microphone. A Venezuelan-American writer reflects on