East Bay Events

Join Books Inc. in Alameda for a marathon reading of Catcher in the Rye  in honor of J.D. Salinger's 100th Birthday. Readings will be taking place from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

Journalist Rebecca Robinson and photographer Stephen E. Strom share their captivating collaborative work, Voices from Bears Ears: Seeking Common Ground on Sacred Land.

Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr joins us at Books Inc. in Alameda in celebration of her heartwarming new standalone novel, The View from Alameda Island. Why do unhappily married people stay together? How much courage does it take to walk away? Robyn Carr tackles this difficult subject matter in a heartfelt, humorous and down-to-earth way that readers can relate to.

Writer and youth mental health advocate Jamie Weil shares her powerful novel for young adults, First Break.

Joining Books Inc. in Berkeley for an evening of thrills and chills with award-winning mystery writer Matt Coyle sharing his intriguing new novel, Wrong Light: Rick Cahill #5. Matt will be in conversation with Mystery Writers of America member Terry Shames, author of the charming Samuel Craddock mystery series.

Neuroscientist and UC Berkeley professor of neurobiology, psychology, and cognitive science David E. Presti discusses his engaging new work, Mind Beyond Brain: Buddhism, Science, and the Paranormal.

Stephany Wilkes, certified sheep shearer and president of the Northern California Fibershed Cooperative, discusses her fascinating and unique memoir, Raw Material: Working Wool in the West. 

Tony Platt, Distinguished Affiliated Scholar at the Center for the Study of Law & Society, UC Berkeley, discusses his groundbreaking new work, Beyond These Walls: Rethinking Crime and Punishment in the United States.  

Join Books Inc. Alameda for Saturday Storytime! Every Sunday at 11:00 AM (Ages 3+)

Join Books Inc. Alameda for Saturday Storytime! Every Sunday at 11:00 AM (Ages 3+)