Nonfiction
Staff Lists
Inspired Reads with your New Library Card
Pick up one of our limited edition library cards and pair it with our book selections inspired by African American in the Arts in Oakland.
Brontez Purnell Reads His New Memoir in Verse at Rockridge
If you were wondering whether attending a book talk is worth it, this is your sign. Yes, it is!
Behind the Book: Interview with Author Meikko Sheiree
We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.
Inspired Reads with your New Library Card
Pick up one of our limited edition library cards and pair it with our book selections inspired by African American in the Arts in Oakland.
Brontez Purnell Reads His New Memoir in Verse at Rockridge
If you were wondering whether attending a book talk is worth it, this is your sign. Yes, it is!
Behind the Book: Interview with Author Meikko Sheiree
We all love a good book but what does it take to publish one? Oakland author, Meikko, talks about her writing and publishing journey.
Nonfiction Staff Picks
Staff Lists
Get Cooking for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Cookbook recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Gardening Books
Latinx Cook Books and Gardening Books for all ages, in English and Spanish.
Poetry Books for the Sealey Challenge
Take the Sealey Challenge and read a poetry book a day! This list has picks by a mix of local and nationally recognized authors.
Get Cooking for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Cookbook recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Gardening Books
Latinx Cook Books and Gardening Books for all ages, in English and Spanish.
Poetry Books for the Sealey Challenge
Take the Sealey Challenge and read a poetry book a day! This list has picks by a mix of local and nationally recognized authors.