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
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.
Past Rich Dad Poor Dad: Personal Finance for the Rest of Us
Because it's never a bad time to work on your finances, and it's about time we heard from fresh voices.
Books for Passover
Select fiction and non-fiction books, including some interesting Jewish cookbooks in the OPL collection.
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.
Past Rich Dad Poor Dad: Personal Finance for the Rest of Us
Because it's never a bad time to work on your finances, and it's about time we heard from fresh voices.
Books for Passover
Select fiction and non-fiction books, including some interesting Jewish cookbooks in the OPL collection.