Rosie Merlin

Bay Area librarian, third-generation San Francisco native and big fan of Palomas, pupusas and captivating memoirs. Find her book opinions on Instagram.

Litquake Turns 26: 8 Can't-Miss Events at the Bay Area's Beloved Literary Festival This October

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12 New Fall Reads from Bay Area Authors, Chefs, and Novelists

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Rosie Merlin

Litquake Turns 26: 8 Can't-Miss Events at the Bay Area's Beloved Literary Festival This October

12 New Fall Reads from Bay Area Authors, Chefs, and Novelists

Get "lit" at these bookish Bay Area bars where reading and drinks are well-mixed.

Escape into a fresh crop of Bay Area books.

Litquake at 25: Highlights at the 2024 Festival

Collections of California musings, fictional travels + local eats dominate our fall reading list.

9 Spring Books by Bay Area Authors

8 Must-Read Books by Bay Area Authors This Fall

City Lights Books celebrates 70 storied years in San Francisco

6 Spring Books by Bay Area Authors

Cozy up with 8 books by Bay Area authors this winter

7 Bay Area Page-Turners to Read This Fall

5 Bay Area Books to Read This Winter

10 Old-School Restaurants for Classic SF Vibes

The Big Art Loop is transforming SF into an open air gallery over the next three years.

What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

The Big Art Loop is transforming SF into an open air gallery over the next three years.

What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

The Ultimate Christmas Staycation in Downtown San Francisco

Celebrate 25 Years of Lunar New Year at OMCA

Flower Icon Turns Valentine’s Day Flowers into an Experience in San Francisco

A Healthier Smile Starts Here: How the Invisalign Oral Health Scan Is Transforming Wellness in the Bay Area