Join Carole Bumpus, Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk), Jennifer Newens, and Vina Patel for drinks, treats, and four beautiful new books about food.

Kepler’s Books turns 70 next year! Kick off the festivities with a look at Roy Kepler’s life and legacy of pacifism and revolution.

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith proposes a new way of understanding how the actions of bacteria, animal, fungi, and all the rest have shaped our planet. What happens when we come to see living beings as active causes, not merely as results of evolution?

Bestselling author Rachel Kushner joins us with Creation Lake, her new novel that was recently longlisted for the Booker Prize.

Comedian Randy Rainbow’s Low-Hanging Fruit is a bold manifesto for a nation desperately in need of a makeover.

Join celebrated author Jason Reynolds to celebrate his first-ever YA romance, Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…: A Love Story.

Publisher and social critic Steve Wasserman takes us on an exhilarating journey through his world of books and extraordinary people.

Berkeley professor emerita Arlie Russell Hochschild takes us to the heart of Appalachia to uncover the reasons for our deepening political divide.

The history of Kepler’s is intertwined with that of the Grateful Dead, and we can't wait to celebrate both at this event! You can attend this event in person or via Zoom.

Oliver Radcylffe's remarkable memoir, Frighten the Horses, is the story of a flawed, fascinating, and gorgeously queer man. The book introduces Radclyffe as part of a new wave of transgender writers unafraid to address the complex nuances of transition.

Masterful storyteller Rumaan Alam takes to the Kepler’s stage to discuss his latest eagerly awaited novel, Entitlement.

Trailblazing journalist Connie Chung shares her experience as the first Asian American woman to break into the television news industry.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan joins us for a virtual event to celebrate the publication of Wrath of the Triple Goddess.

Kepler’s welcomes back New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft to discuss her latest sapphic romance fantasy.

Liane Moriarty's novels have captivated millions worldwide, and the masterful storyteller joins us to discuss her latest novel.

Jamil Zaki will be joined in conversation with Charles Duhigg to impart the secrets for replacing cynicism with healthy skepticism.

Jesmyn Ward, one of the most influential voices in contemporary American literature, joins us to discuss her latest masterpiece, Let Us Descend.

Looking to discover your new favorite author? Join us for the return of the our signature reading series, Story is the Thing, to hear four magnificent Bay Area fiction authors read from their latest titles.

Join us for a conversation with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about her new book, The Art of Power.

Immigration is one of the most complex and emotionally charged issues facing America today. In Together We Rise award-winning photographer, Mark Tuschman, documents how immigrants have enriched the nation’s life, culture and economy for the better.

FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver takes us to the casino and into the lives of the professional risk-takers who are shaping modern life.

Let’s celebrate two phenomenal new books by #1 bestselling YA authors, Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Alexandra Bracken.

Carvell Wallace is an award-winning journalist who has built his career on writing unforgettable profiles, bringing a provocative and engaged sensitivity to his subjects. Now he turns the focus on himself, examining his own life and the circumstances that frame it.

Inventor-futurist Ray Kurzweil joins us to discuss how technology is transforming the human race, and to offer his bold predictions for AI.

Amy Low shares her honest, emotional memoir which presents lessons and advice for navigating uncertainty in the worst of times.

Ruth Whippman and Julie Lythcott-Haims discuss the complexities of raising boys in this heated social and political moment.

For the first time ever, Joan Baez’s life is shared in verse, revealing pivotal life experiences that shaped an icon.

Healthcare reporter Shefali Luthra takes to the Kepler’s stage to discuss Undue Burden, an urgent investigation into post-Roe America.

From the founder of Khan Academy, the first book on the AI revolution in education, its implications for parenting, and how we can best harness its power for good.

Join us to celebrate the launch of Lies and Weddings by bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, Kevin Kwan.