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.
Tag: Oakland books
Posted inArts & Community
In a new memoir, Dorothy Lazard recalls growing up in Oakland in the 1970s
‘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
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
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
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
From malls to shipyards to housing in the hills, Mitchell Schwarzer’s book is a sweeping history of development and power.
