Tuesday, June 22
Kids Event
Gail Carson Levine – Fairies and the Quest for Never Land
Kepler’s – Menlo Park

Wednesday, June 23 – 6:30 PM
The Other Realms Fantasy & SF Book Club will discuss The City and the City by China Mieville
Books Inc. in Burlingame

Thursday, June 24, 7:30PM
Aimee Bender – The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
The lush and moving story of a girl whose magical gift is really a devastating curse. Come hear one of the best short story writers out there.
Books Inc. in the Marina

Friday, June 25 – 7:00PM
Sci/Fi Book Club meets to discuss The Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia
Barnes & Noble Booksellers – El Cerrito

Saturday, June 26 – 3:00PM
Aimee Bender – The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
Diesel Books – Oakland

Saturday, June 26 & Sunday, June 27
Gene Yang – American Born Chinese, Gordon Yamamoto, King of the Geeks
Comic strips and books have many roles throughout history; they serve as entertainment, political commentary, propaganda, and personal storytelling. Award-winning comics artist Gene Yang (author of American Born Chinese, Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks) discusses his creative process and his love for the comic medium. In addition to a technical discussion on the features of this medium, Yang will share his personal history as a Chinese-American, the inspiration for many of his books.
The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco

Wednesday, June 30 7:00 PM
Scott Sigler – Ancestor
Borders – San Francisco – Union Square