Come out to hear about Alcatraz Ghost Story. Written by Brian Stannard, a guide with Alcatraz Cellhouse Tours, Alcatraz Ghost Story explores the life of Roy Gardner in the context of his great love story and the larger backdrop of drug addiction, incarceration, and the racial and labor violence of the 1920s and 1930s. Arriving directly […]
Join us for a author panel discussion on cannabis gardening and cooking with authors Jamie Evans, Penny Barthel, Monica Lo, and Haejin Chun. This is part of a larger event that includes painting bongs at Color Me Mine. We will have their books available to purchase onsite and you can pre-order in advance through this […]
Join these celebrated authors for a painting party from 4-6pm at Color Me Mine then walk over to us (Peninsula Books next door) for the authors panel from 6-7pm. We’d love to see you at both events, but if you can only make one, no worries! There is plenty of parking at the WestLake Shopping […]
Join TherActivist discussion their book, activism as part of our Pride festivities. They will answer questions and sign copies of their books. The TherActivist: They/ Them/ Theirs book and documentary project shines light on the intersections of identity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; gender expression and social justice activism against the backdrop of anti-Black racism, […]
Chef Ava Marie has 18 years of culinary experience. She does live demos and was a World Food Championships dessert finalist in 2018. She has been featured on KQED’s Check Please Bay Area, KRON 4's Live! In the Bay and hosts a podcast, Chef Ava Marie Happy Hour Podcast. Most recently, South San Francisco’s Mayor […]
J.R Rice, a Black man born in Oakland, with a passion for writing, teaching, and spoken word artistry has always been captivated by the power of words and their ability to inspire, motivate and transform lives. J.R traveled abroad to Greece, where he had the honor of being mentored by the renowned author, George Crane. […]
Local author, Shauna Lobre has spent most of her adult life working with children. From a preschool teacher to a pediatric ICU nurse for 34 years, she saw how stories made children smile. Along with raising her own three boys, she knew Fred & Ted would be her first book. They drew her into the […]
Created by acclaimed and multi-award-winning American folk singer/songwriter Kathy Sherman and San Francisco-based illustrator Torey Butner, ‘Too Many Moose!’ is a fun and silly story about the biggest family gathering you’re ever likely to see. Join us at a book reading (storytime) and signing plus Kathy will be leading us in songs and Torey will […]
Meet author Nikhil Prabala and ask questions about his debut novel the Duchess of Kokora. He will answer questions and sign your book. Come out and say hi.
Come meet local Bay Area Author, Donna Levin, as she discusses her new book, Talking Stick.
The Balikbayan Artist and Other Chismis in the Filipino Diaspora Saturday, March 15th 6-7:30pm Join us for a book party to celebrate the U.S. launch of Eileen R. Tabios’ The Balikbayan Artist hosted by the Peninsula Book Collaborative with PAWA & friends: Edwin Lozada, Beverly Parayno, Dina Klarisse, Aileen Cassinetto, & Melinda Luisa de Jesús […]
Celebrate the launch of Kerry Donoghue’s provocative debut, MOUTH, highlighting the ways we consume—from the drinks we can't put down to the lovers we can’t resist—revealing deeper hungers we often keep hidden. A competitive eater, a rodeo clown, a pearl diver, and a mermaid-in-training are just a few of the outsiders in this collection of […]
