Category Archives: Books

Saturday: Bernal Author Hosting Cookbook Launch Party at Badger Books

Neighbor Kim Laidlaw lives on Folsom near the Alemany Farmer’s Market, and she just published a new cookbook for parents with kids who lead active lifestyles called Baby and Toddler On the Go: Fresh, Homemade Foods to Take Out and … Continue reading

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Michael Pollan *Hearts* Two Writers From Bernal Heights

Barnes and Noble recently asked celebrity food author Michael Pollan to list his five favorite books about food and nature. And wouldn’t you know it… two of Pollan’s five fave books were penned by writers from Bernal Heights: Nathanael Johnson … Continue reading

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Tonight: Bernal Author Holds New Book Party (and You’re Invited)

It’s harvest season for authors in Bernal Heights, with lots of fresh, locally-grown books shipping to markets from coast to coast. Neighbor Blaine tells us she a new book out too, and she’s having a little event tonight to celebrate. … Continue reading

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Neighbor Nathanael Releases Possibly the Most Bernalesque Book Ever Written

Neighbor Nathanael Johnson lives on Godeus Street in the Dominion of Bernalwood, and last week he published a brand-new book that “may be the perfect Bernal book,” according to one local culture critic. The book is called “All Natural: A … Continue reading

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Bernal Journalist Publishes New Story About Madman Who (Literally) Drove Around the World

Here’s a locavore longread to carry you through the weekend. Bernal Heights writer and anticool motorist James Nestor has just published a terrific new story over at the Atavist. It’s a true tale of adventure and obsession (though not necessarily … Continue reading

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Bernal Writer Hosts Tasty Event for New Cookbook at Heartfelt, Tomorrow

Neighbor Juliana is a certified member of the Bernalwood Writer Corps, and she’s having an event at Heartfelt tomorrow to discuss her tasty new book, The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy. She says: I am very excited to be … Continue reading

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