New Year. New Thinking. New Direction. Start the New Year with a fresh perspective. A one-hour workshop for career changers, professionals in transition, and anyone asking what comes next. Join Merril Gilbert, author of Fired to Founder, for a practical, interactive session on navigating change and exploring whether Entrepreneurship might be your next step. Register […]
Celebrate the launch of Lauren’s Campbell’s historical fiction book, “When They Were in Vogue.” Join us as we explore this powerful work of historical fiction that covers race, art, friendship, and identity during one of America’s most dynamic cultural moments. The book takes place in the summer of 1929, where siblings Scott and Alice travel […]
San Mateo County Pride Center Gayme Night at Peninsula Books - a free community event! Instead of being bored, join the Pride Center at Peninsula Books for a fun night of board games! From party games to trivia, we will have as much variety in games as we do in our community. Plus, we will […]
Come stitch up some fun winter gnomes with us at the store! Join our fun and festive Crochet Workshop! Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you're a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Please bring your own crochet hook and yarns or we will […]
Join Carolyn Bass a native San Franciscan, who retired from the University of California, San Francisco with over thirty years of service in Human Resources. ‘Unstoppable,’ the book she co-authored with Lisa Nichols, achieved best-seller status; her original short story was published in an anthology; and she was a featured writer/reader at Ruth’s Table in […]
In Pure Evil, Page Publishing author Charles Porta tells a spine-chilling thriller story about a serial killer loose in San Francisco. The police department are doing their best, but are being taunted by the killer and the death count of the city is only rising. Then, Detective Draven Overstreet is assigned to the case. He […]
Join us for a special week long sale celebrating our amazing neighborhood. All books above $5 are 20% off! (new and used) Books $5 and below are buy one, get one free! (new and used) This applies to books only.
Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or for your loved ones, whether you're a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. We will provide hooks and yarn at the workshop or bring your own crochet hook and yarns. Children under age of 12 must be accompanied by adults.
Come to storytime with Ms. Bernadette. Hear a story and browse and vote for your Beloved Books. Suitable For Children ages 4 - 8 Years Book Selections Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl About Ms. Bernadette Ms. Bernadette lives above the Top of […]
Come join us for an evening celebrating the debut poetry collection, Chillona, by local author Ellie Lopez! In Chillona, Ellie Lopez discusses their personal experience as the eldest daughter in a Mexican American family and navigating life in the Bay Area. Their book covers many themes such as identity, healing, and family. Lopez will be […]
Join us for a meet & greet with Derek Muk. First 5 attendees will receive a free copy of his book. About the Book: In Being Followed, author Derek Muk tells the story of Claire Goldman, a strong, independent writer whose life takes a terrifying turn after she begins receiving threatening letters tied to her […]
Join our Silent Book Club! Choose your own book and come read quietly alongside others at our shop. We'll get settled and do intros, read silently for an hour, then chat for a bit (if you like). We will have some snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own as well. Don't know […]