Comic Book Collecting San Francisco

Longlist: Hits and Near Misses from the Booker Prize, Etc.

NEW GROUP The aim of this group is to read, enjoy, and discuss novels, story collections, and non-fiction works that won or were short or long-listed for literary awards such as the Booker Prize and National Book Award. We keep the focus on recent stuff with a manageable length of about 200-300 pages. The group meets monthly after a workday in downtown SF at a not-too-noisy drinking establishment. In August, we'll be discussing *Universality* by Natasha Brown. "Late one night on a Yorkshire farm, a man is brutally bludgeoned with a solid gold bar. A plucky young journalist sets out to uncover the truth surrounding the attack, connecting the dots between an amoral banker landlord, an iconoclastic columnist, and a radical anarchist movement. She solves the mystery, but her viral longread exposé raises more questions than it answers. Through a voyeuristic lens, Universality focuses on words: what we say, how we say it, and what we really mean. The follow-up novel to Natasha Brown’s Assembly is a compellingly nasty celebration of the spectacular force of language. It dares you to look away. " https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/an-extract-from-universality-by-natasha-brown

East Bay Women's Book Club August Meetup: Yesteryear

Hello, fellow female readers -- The book for the August Meetup is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke For those of you who are new, I will send out the address to my house by Monday, August 17. Looking forward to gathering together and discussing the book. Bonnie

Photo Book Talk - Bookshop West Portal

August Book Club: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

We are mixing things up for August and meeting on a Wednesday as Tuesday is National Night Out. This also gives us a chance to visit La Loulou which is closed on Tuesdays. ABOUT THE BOOK #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—from the author of The Martian. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES READER PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

Alta Plaza Park, corner Steiner and Clay.

Meet at the corner of Steiner and Clay, Alta Plaza Park. Lots of Victorians, people, dogs, etc. restrooms near playground. Throw down on steps at the corner. Eileen 415-305-0892

Book 90: Babylon, South Dakota by Tom Lin

“ A Chinese couple living on a 160-acre homestead in South Dakota begins to notice bizarre and mysterious happenings after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds a nuclear missile site nearby.” -New York Times This novel has come up on a few different lists of highly anticipated books this spring. Looking forward to discussing it with this group! -Jessica \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **How it works:** We’ll meet at a local brewery for some drinks and conversation. Finishing the book is not a requirement to attend—as long as you don't mind spoilers! We’ll have an unstructured, informal discussion of the book and the themes that the book brings up. We hope to see you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- From the author of the Carnegie Medal in Fiction winner The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu comes a tantalizing, American West saga about a Chinese American family trying to survive on their Dakota farm as a powerful, mysterious, and morally dubious military secret shapes their lives. "Lin's gossamer prose is patient and full of wonders."—Ed Park, author of Same Bed Different Dreams and An Oral History of Atlantis When Saul Keng Hsiu and his wife, Mei Lee, move from China to the United States to take possession of a 160-acre homestead bequeathed to them by a distant relative, all they have are the possessions on their back, some hidden gold, and a pocketful of chrysanthemum seeds. After a rocky start and a long, harsh winter, the couple find themselves successfully raising chrysanthemums and livestock, and soon after, a daughter, Mara. But when representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers buy an acre of the Hsiu’s farmland and begin building a missile silo, the inexplicable starts to occur: Mara can commune with the animals on the farm, Mei develops a hidden talent for augury, and the chrysanthemums become impervious to everything. When the Hsius learn that the project on their farm is an effort to make America’s nuclear deterrent invulnerable, they see firsthand the long arm of power and empire. In the years and generations that follow, increasingly impacted by the silo and its residue, the Hsius experience strange, wondrous, and tragic events on their farm. An ambitious epic and an ode to the beauty and glory of our connection to the natural world, Babylon, South Dakota upends the idea of "strangers in a strange land" to become a classic American story. It is a daring novel about how choices reverberate across generations and asks us what we owe to one another. TIME Magazine's Most Anticipated Books of the Year \| Town & Country's Best Books of Spring 2026

Meet to draw each other in San Francisco!

Take a turn modeling (nude) then just draw for the rest of the session. Looking forward to seeing old and new friends! Optional $10 donation to cover studio rent is suggested but not required. We will supply chairs but bring your own drawing materials, such as pencil, paper, and drawing board if you have one. (No oil paints, solvents, or fixative inside the building.) Open to all levels of experience.

August Meeting: Banana Yoshimoto - Lizard

**Recommended Stories:** * Newlywed * Lizard * A Strange Tale from Down by the River Always wanted to read this "spare, dreamlike" Japanese author. Looking forward to discussing it! **For First-Timers:** We recommend reading at least one story, but feel free to read as little or as much as you'd like! Discussion is open, informal, and we try to focus on the recommended stories listed above. **About the Author:** Banana Yoshimoto (born Mahoko Yoshimoto in 1964) is one of the most internationally recognized voices in contemporary Japanese fiction. Her stories often center on grief, healing, and young women navigating loss

SF Men's Naked Drawing Group Session Saturday 08/08/2026

Harvey Milk Photo Center 2026 Member Show - Opening Reception

A Night at the De Young Museum and the Treasures of the Pharaohs!

Let's explore the DeYoung Museum at night and also enjoy live music, food trucks and specialty drinks! We can plan carpools if needed! This event will take place at the de Young, located at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. A Late Night Editions reboot is afoot at the de Young this August! Step into Treasures of the Pharaohs after hours and experience the splendor of ancient Egypt through 130 exquisite works that reveal the power, beauty, and beliefs of one of history’s most extraordinary civilizations. Sip a specialty cocktail, savor bites from Off the Grid food trucks, and flow with live DJ sets from In Session. Whether it’s date night, a night out with friends, or simply an excuse to do something different, this is one summer evening you won’t want to miss. Come for the pharaohs. Stay for the vibes. Tickets are $35 Late Night Editions: Treasures of the Pharaohs — Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco https://share.google/O5vaWztFpgW2yKhpU

🎨 🎶  Forever Grateful -- Haight Street Art Center (& Lunch Before)

🎨 🎶 **Forever Grateful -- Haight Street Art Center (& Lunch Before)** 🔆 "Forever Grateful" traces the Grateful Dead's history from the band's 1965 founding in Palo Alto through 1995. Known for their eclectic style, the Dead blended rock, folk, blues, country and psychedelia, creating a sound that became a cornerstone of the San Francisco Sound. Their music was defined by long improvisational jams and a deep connection with their fans. Curated by Ben Marks, this Haight Street Art Center show contains more than 400 items, including paintings, pen and ink drawings, original lithographs used to create posters, photographs, vinyl records, instruments and rare memorabilia. The exhibition features the poster artists who shaped the band's visual identity, among them San Francisco's "Big Five" rock-poster designers Wes Wilson, Stanley Mouse, Alton Kelley, Victor Moscoso, and Rick Griffin. The largest gallery houses a fully operational replica of the Dead's famous "Wall of Sound," built by Anthony Coscia, with 500 speakers that broadcast the band's live recordings so visitors can experience something close to a concert. ▪︎ **More Here:** https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaVNIm0hP6S/?igsh=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== ▪︎ **PLEASE BRING CASH for your lunch.** The restaurant will not give separate checks. ▪︎ **Meet at 11:30 sharp** at YH Beijing (500 Haight St) ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **A late cancelation** within 48 hrs will count as a no-show.