After what I must say was a rather interesting weekend mingling with old friends (some of which weren’t really friendly before), old teachers (figuratively and physically, but certainly not mentally) and of course my parents, I am happily back in San Francisco. I can never really stand San Diego for too long but it’s pretty nice to be able to get away from the city that seems to be strangling me at times. Anyways, I’m not going to pretend like I’m going to make it to any of these events. I’ve learned that I really can’t plan on anything or anyone these days so I’ll leave it up in the air. If I make it, I make it.
Monday, October 26th
@ 6pm
- David Sax, Author, will be at Book Passage in San Francisco signing copies of his book Save The Deli. Being a fan of the deli myself I thought I’d give some love to Mr. Sax and support this event and encourage people to go. I mean I’ve got quite a few favorites but I gotta say anything on challa or a reuben are my favorites. But, Sax’s book does something great, something grand, it examines the art that is the authentic Jewish Deli. Apparently his chapter in LA will make some of those in NY a little peeved as he says that LA is now the mecca of the deli. Personally, I kind of doubt SF gets any mention in this book, I mean we have some good deli’s here but they really do not compare to LA, NY or even my hometown of San Diego.
Tuesday, October 27th
@ 7pm
- Michael Chabon, author, will be signing and discussing his latest book Manhood for Amateurs at Diesel Bookstore in Oakland. Being a pretty big fan of Mr. Chabon I would highly recommend you pick up some of his books if you have not read him before. The Yiddish Policmen’s Union and Gentleman of the Road were both very entertaining but The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay is by far his greatest work to date and put simply its awesome! The new book is actually a series of essays showing reflections of the way we live. Mr. Chabon will also be at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Wednesday at 7pm.
Wednesday, October 28th
@ 630pm
- Borderlands Books in the Mission will be hosting over 20 fantasy authors and illustrators as part of the World Fantasy Convention Group. Seriously, if fantasy is your thing, you should be here. It doesn’t really float my boat, but maybe just maybe it will do it for you. I suggest you visit the Borderlands site to get a better idea of exactly who will be there (sorry, i’m being lazy).
Thursday, October 29th
@ 7pm
- Allison Bartlett, author of The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession will be discussing and signing copies of her book at BookShop West Portal. From what I can tell this book appears to be similar to my very first post except instead of examining the theft of maps, she addresses the theft of rare books. Sounds pretty fascinating. And indeed this book was that and more, feel free to read my review of the book here!
Saturday, October 31st
@ 8pm
- Robert Crumb, author and cartoonist, will be appearing at the JCC in San Francisco. Pretty cool way to spend your Halloween eve don’t ya think? Crumb, if you didn’t know was a big player in the 60′s San Francisco underground movement. He will be signing copies of his latest work The Book of Genesis. You may be more familiar with some of his cartoons like Fritz the Cat and Devil Girl. Throughout his career he has been arrested, sued and in conflict with the IRS. It’s all good though, I swear he’s a standup dude. Oh, and this event will run you $30 and no one under 18 is allowed (sorry youngsters, gotta wait till you can buy smokes to see Mr. Crumb).
