Award-winning author Devi S. Laskar joins us to talk about her extraordinary new novel, Midnight, at the War.

#1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Front Desk series, Kelly Yang, is back at Kepler’s with her provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women—a young writer fighting to be heard and an older producer clinging to relevancy—and the age reversal treatment that intertwines both of their lives…

Whether your goal as an author is to be published by a traditional publisher, a hybrid press, or as a self-published project, a strong, persuasive book proposal is the essential business plan you need to give your book the greatest chance to be a bestseller. The workshop will offer an up-to-the-minute look at the complexities of the current publishing industry, including digital and audio publishing, social and influencer media, AI as tool and threat, and much more.

Join us to discuss Puerto Rico: A National History by Jorell Meléndez-Badillo.

Josie Iselin and Jessica Riskin both explore the relationship between human nature and the natural world, skillfully blending scientific ideas with history, art, and culture. They will be joining us to discuss their newest titles, The Mysterious World of the Bull Kelp Forest and The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.

Tayari Jones, award-winning author of An American Marriage, shares her unforgettable new novel, Kin, which Ann Patchett has described as “smart and funny and deftly profound.”

Electronic Frontier Foundation Director and leader in the field of digital privacy rights Cindy Cohn joins us to discuss Privacy’s Defender with technology journalist John Markoff.

Join us to hear bestselling author of Swamplandia! discuss her latest epic, The Antidote, with Adam Johnson.

In time for Apple’s 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins us to tell the iconic company’s life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world.

Free! Meet and hear from local authors Claire Oshetsky, Kate Schatz, Parini Shroff, and Mike Trigg.

Join us to hear Anne Fadiman, one of America’s most beloved nonfiction writers, talk about their new collection of evocative personal essays.

Join us to discuss New York Times bestseller Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery.

As corporations are increasingly turning away from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion where do we go from here? Michael Leach, the former and first-ever Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the White House and author of Faith over Fear, joins us to talk to bestselling author of Fixing Fairness and DEI Deconstructed Lily Zheng about the future of DEI.

Drew Daywalt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, returns to Kepler’s with his laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel–style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up saving the day.

Daisy Hernández joins us to discuss Citizenship, her provocative, personal, blazingly intelligent examination of one of the most vexing questions facing the United States today: Who is, and should be, a citizen?

If you love to cozy up with a good mystery then look no further! We are delighted to welcome five masters of mystery fiction to the stage to reveal their latest titles; where they get their inspiration; and how they decide which clues to divulge and which to keep hidden until you turn to the very last page.

Following the enormous success of our two trivia events last year, we are delighted to invite you to Literary Trivia: Romance Edition!

Dr. Elizabeth Vartkessian's clients are guilty of the most heinous crimes. But as Vartkessian tells it, everyone has someone who loves them. Even people who have committed murder. Join us to hear her talk about her new book, The Deserving: What the Lives of the Condemned Reveal about American Justice.

How do we find love? How do we live and love fully? And can we find healing and purpose after loss? Join us in the most romantic week of the year to hear Alison van Diggelen discuss her new book The Love Project with health psychologist and lecturer Kelly McGonigal.

This February the Kepler’s Non-Fiction Book Club will be discussing The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary.

IN PERSON SOLD OUT BUT VIRTUAL TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE: The #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Designing Your Life return with a groundbreaking guide to transforming your daily routine into one brimming with joy, purpose, and meaning.

Investigative journalist Brian Barth joins us to talk about Front Street: Resistance and Rebirth in the Tent Cities of Techlandia which takes us on an immersive journey deep into Silicon Valley’s homeless encampments.

Join us to celebrate Nina McConigley’s debut novel which has been described as “spirited and witty, stylish and audacious.”

Kepler’s is delighted to host an evening with Lily King, the New York Times bestselling author of novels including Euphoria and Writers & Lovers. King visits with her latest, Heart the Lover, an intimate new novel of desire, friendship, and the lasting impact of first love. 

Acclaimed photographer Dick Evans and award-winning writer and nature guide Hannah Hindley come together to discuss In the Shadow of the Bridge: Birds of the Bay Area. They will be joined by John Epperson, President of the San Mateo County Bird Alliance.

SOLD OUT! We are excited to offer a three-part intensive course in personal essay writing with author Jane Ganahl. Please note the sessions will take place from 4.00pm to 6.00pm on three consecutive Wednesdays: January 14, January 21 and January 28.

The Kepler’s Non-Fiction Book Club will be kicking off 2026 by discussing Gator Country: Deception, Danger and Alligators in the Everglades by Rebecca Renner.

Enjoy cookies and a cocktail at our annual holiday party! Literary Circle members receive 10% off all purchases.

National Book Award⁠–winning author George Packer discusses his gripping new fable of imperial collapse with Dave Eggers.

This month the Kepler’s Non-Fiction Book Club will discuss The Daughters of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts and Harrimans: A Story of Love and War by Catherine Grace Katz.