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Tag: Oakland books

A colorful assortment of a dozen or so Nomadic Press books spread out on a table.
Posted inArts & Community

After closure, Nomadic Press books find a new home

by Zack Haber May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

The new publisher, Black Lawrence Press, will also debut 10 new books that Nomadic—long a home for Bay Area poets and other creative writers—planned to release before it had to shut down.

Posted inArts & Community

In a new memoir, Dorothy Lazard recalls growing up in Oakland in the 1970s

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

‘What You Don’t Know Will Make a Whole New World’ explores family, empowerment and Oakland history as told by The Town’s favorite librarian.

Posted inArts & Community

A ‘cabinet of curiosities’ bookstore is coming to Oakland

by C.J. Hirschfield May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

The subterranean bar and cafe Clio’s Bookshop will offer an intellectual kaleidoscope of books organized by era and an array of literary events.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

‘It’s not a pretty process’: The Oaklandside’s Darwin BondGraham on his new book investigating Oakland police

Tasneem Raja headshot by Tasneem Raja January 13, 2023February 6, 2023

The Riders Come Out at Night, co-authored by Ali Winston, reports untold stories of brutality, corruption, and attempted reform in OPD.

Posted inNosh

Just in time for the holidays: 4 new cookbooks from East Bay authors

by Alix Wall December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

These cookbooks from Oakland and Fremont authors all celebrate, educate and inspire.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

‘Hella Town’ explores Oakland’s divided history through the lens of its built environment

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

From malls to shipyards to housing in the hills, Mitchell Schwarzer’s book is a sweeping history of development and power.

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