YA @ Books Inc presents former Books Inc. bookseller Maggie Tokuda-Hall for a Book Launch celebrating her sweeping fantasy debut, The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea. Maggie will be in conversation with Nebula Award-winner Charlie Jane Anders, author of The City in the Middle of the Night.

*This event has been canceled with the hopes of rescheduling for a later date. Our apologies for any inconvenience. 

YA @ Books Inc proudly presents author Amy Trueblood in celebration of her newest historical novel set in San Francisco, Across a Broken Shore. Amy will be in conversation with friend and fellow author, Joanna Ruth Meyer.

Independent Bookstore Day Celebrations

Featuring special virtual events, limited edition merch, and more! 

Virtual Events!

*This event has been canceled*

YA @ Books Inc presents writer, performer, and playwright Echo Brown in celebration of her brilliant debut novel, Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard.

*This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

YA @ Books Inc presents bestselling author Monica Hesse in celebration of her much-buzzed new novel, They Went Left. Monica will be in conversation with local writer & UC Berkeley Professor Anne Nesbet, author of The Orphan Band of Springdale.

YA @ Books Inc presents E. Latimer in celebration of her enthralling new work, Witches of Ash and Ruin. E. will be in conversation with Katy Rose Pool, author of the epic fantasy There Will Come a Darkness: Age of Darkness #1.

This free half-day celebration will include panel discussions, author hangouts, and book signings with award-winning, notable, and new YA novelists including:

YA @ Books Inc presents award-winning author Emery Lord in celebration of her poignant new work, The Map from Here to There. Emery will be in conversation with Christy Jane of BookCrushin.

YA @ Books Inc presents Amy Spalding for a Book Launch celebrating her innovative contemporary new YA novel, We Used to Be Friends. Amy will be in conversation with Jasmine Guillory, New York Times-bestselling author of Royal Holiday.

YA @ Books Inc presents Young Adult author and literary agent Eric Smith in celebration of his clever new novel, Don't Read the Comments. Eric will be in conversation with local writer Tara Sim, author of Scavenge the Stars, and Misa Sugiura, author of This Time Will Be Different.