Authors

Reflections on Bastille Day: A pool in Paris

The best thing in the morning is swimming. An hour before sunrise, I am in our local pool, my eyes looking down to the right

by Donia Bijan
on July 14, 2026

Poetry Night at Menlo Park Library is set for July 13

On Monday, July 13, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:15 pm, come to the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) for Poetry Night. Whether you’re sharing

by Contributed Content
on July 9, 2026

Lisa Rosenberg pens a new book of poems, “Weeds and Stars”

We reached out to local poet Lisa Rosenberg about her new book, Weeds and Stars, and here is her reply: "Nearly all of Weeds and

by Linda Hubbard
on May 29, 2026

“One Book, One Coast” hosts George Takei on May 31

  On Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, One Book, One Coast  wraps up with a special visit from George Takei, author

by Contributed Content
on May 29, 2026

Local author Karen Nelson talks about new book “The Last Summer at Feather River” at Kepler’s on May 20

On Wednesday May 20, at 7:00 pm. Kepler’s is hosting local author Karen Nelson, debuting for her new novel, The Last Summer at Feather River,

by Linda Hubbard
on May 18, 2026

Peninsula Volunteers hosts 35th annual Author’s Salon on April 26

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. (PVI) is hosting its 35th Annual Authors’ Salon Luncheon. The event will be held at PVI’s Adult

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2026

“Essays” is latest book by Atherton resident Gregory Loew

Atherton resident Gregory Loew's latest book — Essays — covers diverse subjects along with issues that concern the author as a human being trained as

by Linda Hubbard
on April 3, 2026

Annual Menlo Park Youth Poetry Voices opens for submissions on April 1

April is National Poetry Month! Join the City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Library Foundation for the Annual Menlo Park Youth Poetry Voices

by Contributed Content
on April 1, 2026

Portola Valley honors historian Nancy Lund with Founders’ Award

Nancy Lund is well known for her role as Portola Valley’s historian, but did you know that she’s also an author and a former educator?

by Jennifer Yoshikoshi
on March 16, 2026

CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue discusses his new book about Apple on March 13

In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue comes to Kepler's Books to tell the iconic company’s life story: how it

by Linda Hubbard
on March 9, 2026