And we have a very special reading for you. Color Me SF: The Science Fiction Worlds of Octavia Butler and Carl Brandon Our guest readers for the day will be Jewelle Gomez & Claire Light. There will also be a discussion on Butler and Brandon, moderated by Terry Bisson. We will be charging $5 at […]

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We have confirmed our guests and dates for the October and November readings. They will be: Saturday October 17: Kim Stanley Robinson & Eric Simons Saturday November 14: Jeff VanderMeer & S. G. Browne And don’t forget our extra October author event for Litquake.

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Come and listen to Michael Kurland and Nalo Hopkinson. Seating is limited – first come, first seated. Author readings will be followed by a Q & A moderated by Terry Bisson. Schmoozing and book signing will be in the lounge afterward. Doors and cash bar open at 6:00 PM. $5 suggested donation goes straight to […]

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Our apologies for being a bit late with the updates this month. We do now have details of our own events: Reading, Sat. Sept. 12: Michael Kurland & Special Guest Movies, Wed. Sept 16: Futurama – Bender’s Game & Free Enterprise

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Saturday, August 22nd We are absolutely delighted to welcome Elizabeth Lynn and Marta Randall in a rare appearance in the Bay Area! Cash bar and doors open at 6:00 pm, Readings begin at 7:00 pm. Each author will read a selection, followed by Q & A moderated by Terry Bisson. Books will be for sale […]

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We are delighted to announce that Madeleine Robins will be joining Kage Baker at our July 25th Reading. The Variety Preview Room, 582 Market St. @ Montgomery, 1st floor of The Hobart Bldg., San Francisco. Doors Open 6:00pm, Readings start 7:00pm. Cash Bar.

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Unfortunately Ray Garton is no longer able to attend our July reading. We are actively seeking a replacement and will post here as soon as we have someone. Meanwhile, don’t forget tonight’s Miyazake movies.

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WHO ARE THE BRAZEN HUSSIES??? Three AMAZING award-winning writers of fantasy and science fiction: Lisa Goldstein, Michaela Roessner & Pat Murphy. In an effort to acquaint more readers with their work, they’ve overcome their natural tendency to be modest by promoting their work shamelessly, like the brazen hussies they truly want to be. In addition, […]

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Our April reading takes place on Saturday, April 18. Doors and cash bar open at 6:00 PM. Readings begin at 7:00 PM. The guests will be Richard Lupoff and Peter S. Beagle. Each author will read a selection from their works, followed by Q & A with the audience moderated by author Terry Bisson. Books […]

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Here’s what we have for you on the readings front in the first two weeks of April.

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