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Banned Book Club

Written by Raquel on December 19, 2025.

Third Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Bring yourself and we will provide coffee, snacks and conversation! We will discuss the listed book that night so plan ahead and read the book (or at least start it) before you arrive.

First Five attendees will receive a free copy of the next months book!

Sept. 17: Bless Me, Ultima -Rudolfo Anaya

Oct. 15: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Nov. 19: One person, No Vote by Carol Anderson

Dec. 17: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Zeale Hurston

Book Launch- Lauren Campbell “When They Were in Vogue”

Written by Raquel on November 26, 2025.

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 from the South to a vibrant and bustling Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance.

This event is perfect for readers of historical fiction with heart, depth, and modern resonance.

About the Author:

Lauren Campbell has been writing stories since childhood, drawn to narratives that illuminate overlooked histories and explore the complexities of human nature. A third-year law student at UC Berkeley School of Law, Lauren brings a keen eye for justice and nuance to fiction that interrogates themes of race, belonging, and social change.

The first 5 attendees will receive a copy of the book thanks to our sponsor, Sobrato Foundation.

Crochet Workshop- Holiday Magic

Written by Raquel on November 4, 2025.

Stitch up some holiday magic! Join our fun and festive Holiday Crochet Workshop! Come and create charming, personalized gifts and decorations for yourself or your loved ones, whether you’re a beginner or looking to perfect your stitches. Bring your own crochet hook and yarns or we will provide them at the workshop. Children under age of 12 must be accompanied by adults.

Romance Book Swap

Written by Raquel on October 27, 2025.

Join the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club and founders of A Novel Affair for a free romance book swap at Peninsula Books in Daly City!

Bring 2 pre-loved romance novels to swap
Meet the co-founders of ‘A Novel Affair’, the Bay Area’s first romance-focused book cafe
Talk romance with the Bay Area Romance Readers Book Club
Make new romance-loving friends!

RSVP Here

Holiday Sip & Shop

Written by Raquel on October 27, 2025.

Add some extra fun to the holiday season. Join us for our first Sip & Shop.

Your $10 ticket includes desserts, wine or tea, 25% off your entire purchase, 1 raffle ticket for a wine & book bundle, and more special surprises.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21+ to attend.

Get your ticket today.

All proceeds benefit Peninsula Book Collaborative to provide access to books and provide free programs in the community.

Meet & Greet: Do you know Dino? Author Andy Cruz

Written by Raquel on August 20, 2025.

Imagine going back in time, 152 million years, to the late Jurassic Period. Meet Andy Cruz, aka dinosaurcomics, a Sacramento-based cartoonist that makes comics about prehistory (Especially DINOSAURS!) and his deep fascination with the natural world for a book signing.

Born and raised in the California Bay Area, Andy enjoys long walks on beaches and drinking milk tea. When he’s not drawing, he’s probably reading comics, watching anime, or throwing Tiger Uppercuts in Muay Thai.

Meet & Greet with Patricia Bossano

Written by Raquel on July 20, 2025.

Come meet local author Patricia Bossano, purchase a book and get it signed.

Although born in California, Patricia grew up in Ecuador, South America. After a return to the United States in the mid 1980’s and a corporate career in International Sales Operations, she followed her heart and began to write full time.

At present, Patricia is an award-winning full-time artisanal wordsmith and the managing editor of WaterBearer Press, and old-school scribbler of no A.I. philosophical fiction and supernatural escapes, some of them en español.

Love & Homegrown Magic spans seven decades and is a genre-crossing novel with elements of fantasy, spirituality and the paranormal.

Hardcover Book & Bargain Book Sale

Written by Raquel on June 18, 2025.

Here we go again! Another sale for everyone. This time, we have ALL hardcovers on sale for 30% off (New and Used). We also have buy 1, get 1 all used books $5 and under.

Hope to see you there.

Back to School Book Giveaway for Teachers

Written by Raquel on June 18, 2025.

Choose up to 20 free Children’s, middle readers, and/or Young adult books, while supplies last. This year, we are asking you to register for a time slot. Please only register if you can make the time slot.
25% off any purchase in the store all day.

Bring your ID/Business Card/Badge. Available to all Bay Area Teachers/Educators. Each Educator will be able to choose from a pre-curated selection of new books.

If you need to cancel or change your time, contact us at contact@peninsulabooks.org.

Monster Romance Book Club

Written by Raquel on June 6, 2025.

Join us.

Monster romance—romance featuring nonhuman love interests—is having a massive moment. These aren’t your typical brooding vampires—we’re talking about characters who challenge everything we think we know about relationships, gender, and what it means to be human.

In A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne, monster Orpheus demands a human sacrifice every decade in exchange for protecting Reia’s village. When Reia is chosen as the offering, she expects to meet a terrifying, inhuman being. And she does. But she also discovers that Orpheus is terribly lonely and just wants companionship. Reia soon grows unexpectedly captivated by Orpheus, even while yearning for freedom. This unlikely love story offers radical lessons about consent, vulnerability, and what it means to love
across difference.

The event is free. Registration is Required.

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