Having enriched the creative and artistic journeys of millions—Martin Scorsese and Elizabeth Gilbert among them—with her Artist’s Way program and books, Julia Cameron lives up to her New York Times-bestowed moniker, “Queen of Change.” Now, at the dawning of a new year that promises much-welcomed change, the “Godmother of Creativity” will show us how to harness that spirit of renewal with her latest guide to attunement and fulfillment, The Listening Path, filled with what bestselling author Gay Hendricks calls “life-changing gifts.” Joining Julia for this live, virtual event is her dear friend, one of the many world-renowned artists to have implemented her transformational practice: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins, a national treasure whose artistry is timeless (“At 80,” said The New York Times last year, “Collins sounds as clear as a spring wending through a field of wildflowers”).

You won’t want to miss these two legendary creatives in conversation, talking about all things art, life, inspiration, and most importantly in these cacophonous times, how to truly listen. With 2020 (thankfully) in the rearview mirror, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to recharge your creative battery for a brand new year.

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2021-01-27 19:00:00 2021-01-27 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Create, Connect, and Inspire: Julia Cameron on The Listening Path Having enriched the creative and artistic journeys of millions—Martin Scorsese and Elizabeth Gilbert among them—with her Artist's Way program and books, Julia Cameron lives up to her New York Times-bestowed moniker, "Queen of Change." Now, at the dawning of a new year that promises much-welcomed change, the "Godmother of Creativity" will show us how to harness that spirit of renewal with her latest guide to attunement and fulfillment, The Listening Path, filled with what bestselling author Gay Hendricks calls "life-changing gifts." Joining Julia for this live, virtual event is her dear friend, one of the many world-renowned artists to have implemented her transformational practice: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins, a national treasure whose artistry is timeless ("At 80," said The New York Times last year, "Collins sounds as clear as a spring wending through a field of wildflowers"). You won't want to miss these two legendary creatives in conversation, talking about all things art, life, inspiration, and most importantly in these cacophonous times, how to truly listen. With 2020 (thankfully) in the rearview mirror, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to recharge your creative battery for a brand new year. Women Lit members may reserve a free ticket and will have the option to order a copy of The Listening Path after signing in to their account. If you would like to join Women Lit, please sign up here. Each ticket includes private access to the event recording for 10 days following the live event. This event makes a great gift! You can download a lovely card to forward to your recipient—we’ll take care of the rest, including shipping books!

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Ever wondered what book-lovers are reading, writing, caring about in Afghanistan? Nigeria? Jamaica? Argentina? On February 12, 2021, join an intimate, fascinating virtual view into “other states, other lives, other souls.”  Literature Live Around the World (LLAW) will immerse you in the culture, authors, and ambience of 12 destinations on every continent — and BABF is proud to represent the U.S. with a program showcasing what makes the Bay Area such an international touchstone.

All of the events are free, and need no registration. We will stream the entire festival on our website; Add this event, or individual events from the full schedule, to your calendar and join us on February 12 as we travel with our literature loving friends from around the world.

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2021-02-12 03:00:00 2021-02-12 15:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Literature Live Around the World Ever wondered what book-lovers are reading, writing, caring about in Afghanistan? Nigeria? Jamaica? Argentina? On February 12, 2021, join an intimate, fascinating virtual view into “other states, other lives, other souls.”  Literature Live Around the World (LLAW) will immerse you in the culture, authors, and ambience of 12 destinations on every continent — and BABF is proud to represent the U.S. with a program showcasing what makes the Bay Area such an international touchstone. All of the events are free, and need no registration. We will stream the entire festival on our website; Add this event, or individual events from the full schedule, to your calendar and join us on February 12 as we travel with our literature loving friends from around the world. » More Information » Full schedule » Speakers over 50 speakers from around the world!

Viet Thanh Nguyen burst onto the literary scene with The Sympathizer, an “intelligent, relentlessly paced and savagely funny” (Wall Street Journal) debut novel that won 2016’s Pulitzer Prize in fiction.  The world has been waiting ever since for the next chapter in the life of Nguyen’s unforgettable antihero, a half-French, half-Vietnamese double agent in the Vietnam War. The wait is over: Nguyen is back with The Committed. We catch up with our narrator in Paris, where he falls in with left-wing intelligentsia while still reeling from his torturous post-war “reeducation.” Nguyen has truly outdone himself; Booker Prize winner Marlon James calls The Committed “a sequel that goes toe to toe with the original then surpasses it. A masterwork.”

If you saw our July 2020 star-studded virtual event, Coming Together When Things Fall Apart, you caught a glimpse of Nguyen’s insight, wit, and grace in articulating the truths we need right now — whether about war, politics, or the complexities of human emotion. This live conversation is part of Bay Area Book Festival #UNBOUND in partnership with the legendary City Lights Books, a bastion of activism and cutting-edge literature.

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2021-03-02 19:00:00 2021-03-02 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Committed: Viet Thanh Nguyen on Betrayal and Belonging Viet Thanh Nguyen burst onto the literary scene with The Sympathizer, an "intelligent, relentlessly paced and savagely funny" (Wall Street Journal) debut novel that won 2016's Pulitzer Prize in fiction.  The world has been waiting ever since for the next chapter in the life of Nguyen's unforgettable antihero, a half-French, half-Vietnamese double agent in the Vietnam War. The wait is over: Nguyen is back with The Committed. We catch up with our narrator in Paris, where he falls in with left-wing intelligentsia while still reeling from his torturous post-war "reeducation." Nguyen has truly outdone himself; Booker Prize winner Marlon James calls The Committed "a sequel that goes toe to toe with the original then surpasses it. A masterwork." If you saw our July 2020 star-studded virtual event, Coming Together When Things Fall Apart, you caught a glimpse of Nguyen’s insight, wit, and grace in articulating the truths we need right now — whether about war, politics, or the complexities of human emotion. This live conversation is part of Bay Area Book Festival #UNBOUND in partnership with the legendary City Lights Books, a bastion of activism and cutting-edge literature. Event Details Each ticket includes private access to the event recording for 10 days following the live event. Signed copies are limited and all copies will be shipped by City Lights Books in San Francisco starting March 2. We can only accept book orders that ship within the United States. This event makes a great gift. If you would like to purchase a ticket as a gift, please enter the recipient's name, email, and mailing address in at checkout. Tickets taking too long to load? Click here. Presented in partnership with:        

Limited copies of What Unites Us: The Graphic Novel with signed bookplate available with your ticket purchase!

Information and “the news” have become contested territories, with more people than ever, especially the young, feeling that they just can’t trust what they read, hear and watch. That’s a dangerous situation in the current moment of cultural and political reckoning when Americans need to work together. Times like these are when we’re especially grateful for broadcast journalist Dan Rather.

Dan Rather is the voice America trusts (as well as one of the most surprising Twitter stars of the Trump era). He has been our measured guide and witness to the most significant events of the past four decades, from the assassination of JFK to the civil rights movement to the Vietnam War. Having covered every President since Eisenhower, for the past four years he’s been a touchstone of decency and common sense during the most consequential time in recent political history. Now, as our sorely tested democracy paves a new path forward, Rather offers a stunning vision for true patriotism, a “tonic for disaffected millennials and conservative grandpas alike” (People). With a brand-new graphic novel edition of the New York Times bestseller What Unites Us, his “almost unbearably poignant” (BookPage) essay collection on what it means to be an American, he reaches beyond generational and ideological divides, giving us hope and courage.

In this live, virtual conversation between Dan and Priya Clemens, host of KQED Newsroom, you’ll have the chance to ask one of our most revered living legends your questions about this extraordinary moment we find ourselves in, and where we go from here. At the dawn of a new administration, as hope begins to creep back in, there’s no better time—and no better person—to guide us.

Each ticket includes private access to the event recording for 10 days following the live event.

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2021-03-09 18:00:00 2021-03-09 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles “What it Means to Love America”: Dan Rather on What Unites Us: The Graphic Novel Limited copies of What Unites Us: The Graphic Novel with signed bookplate available with your ticket purchase! Information and "the news" have become contested territories, with more people than ever, especially the young, feeling that they just can’t trust what they read, hear and watch. That’s a dangerous situation in the current moment of cultural and political reckoning when Americans need to work together. Times like these are when we’re especially grateful for broadcast journalist Dan Rather. Dan Rather is the voice America trusts (as well as one of the most surprising Twitter stars of the Trump era). He has been our measured guide and witness to the most significant events of the past four decades, from the assassination of JFK to the civil rights movement to the Vietnam War. Having covered every President since Eisenhower, for the past four years he’s been a touchstone of decency and common sense during the most consequential time in recent political history. Now, as our sorely tested democracy paves a new path forward, Rather offers a stunning vision for true patriotism, a "tonic for disaffected millennials and conservative grandpas alike" (People). With a brand-new graphic novel edition of the New York Times bestseller What Unites Us, his "almost unbearably poignant" (BookPage) essay collection on what it means to be an American, he reaches beyond generational and ideological divides, giving us hope and courage. In this live, virtual conversation between Dan and Priya Clemens, host of KQED Newsroom, you'll have the chance to ask one of our most revered living legends your questions about this extraordinary moment we find ourselves in, and where we go from here. At the dawn of a new administration, as hope begins to creep back in, there's no better time—and no better person—to guide us. Each ticket includes private access to the event recording for 10 days following the live event. This event makes a great gift! You can download a lovely card to forward to your recipient—we’ll take care of the rest, including shipping books! Tickets taking too long to load? Click here. All copies will be shipped by Green Apple Books in San Francisco. We can only accept book orders that ship within the United States. What Unites Us: The Graphic Novel is written by Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner, and illustrated by Tim Foley. It's published as part of the World Citizen Comics line at First Second, an imprint of Macmillan. Presented in partnership with:           Dan Rather interviewed by Priya Clemens