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Chicobags are back!
 The official stuff-sack of Pegasus Books. Folds to hang on a keychain. $7.99 |
New Releases for October
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An insider's take on bookselling and publishing
Hut Landon, president of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association, writes weekly on books and publishing. See newsletter postings here.
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Pets in Bookstores
The iconic bookstore cat, the "dogstomer" expecting his daily treat, the children's bookstore chinchilla-- they'll all make an appearance in a new blog hosted by Pegasus staffer, Gina. To receive a pet a week by email,
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1855 Solano Ave., Berkeley CA 94707 510.525.6888
2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley CA 94704 510.649.1320
5560 College Ave., Oakland CA 94618 510.652.6259
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Neighborhood Events in October
 Rockridge Out and About Sunday, Oct. 6th Noon-6 pm
College Avenue converts to a pedestrian only festival of music, cooking and crafts. Visit our store for 15% off all purchases October 6th.
Solano Art Walk Saturday, Oct. 12th
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Spend a balmy Saturday evening enjoying art and music in venues all along Solano Avenue in North Berkeley
and Albany.
 Sunday Streets Berkeley October 13th 11 am - 4 pm
Cycle, stroll, dance, discover, skate and play in the street. Shattuck will become a pedestrian paradise from Rose to Haste-- with food, music and artisan booths.
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First Person Singular presents Shine, Perishing Republic!: Robinson Jeffers Speaks
Wednesday
October 23, 7:30 pm
at Pegasus Books on Solano Avenue
Pegasus' own Joe Christiano serves up another season of redefined literary performance. The next First Person event takes place at Pegasus Books on Solano.
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October Events
Thursday, October 3, 7:30 pm
Location: Pegasus Books Downtown
Julia Serano -- trans woman, bisexual, femme activist and author---discusses and signs her new book, Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive.
Pegasus Books, 2349 Shattuck, Bkly 94704 (510) 649-1320
Wednesday, October 9, 7:30 pm
Location: Pegasus Books Downtown
Are we "leaning in" so hard we're falling over? In Maxed Out, Katrina Alcorn explains why "having it all" is bringing American moms to the brink.
Lyrics & Dirges is a monthly reading series that features a mix of prominent, emerging and beginning writers. Its aim is to highlight various forms of writing in an effort to spotlight the diverse literary community that lives in the Bay Area. Featured readers this month: Julia Vinograd, Tehmina Kahn, Marcus Lund, Avotcja Jiltonilro, Ingrid Keir. Hosted by Mk Chavez.
Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck, Bkly 94704
(510) 649-1320
Cragmont Elementary School Book Fair
Saturday, October 19, all day
Location: Pegasus Books on Solano
Mention Cragmont Elementary at the counter to donate 20% of your purchase, in book credit, to the school. Snacks and teacher readings from noon to 3 pm.
Pegasus Books on Solano, 1855 Solano, Bkly 94707
(510) 525-6888
Wednesday, October 23, 7:30 pm
Location: Pegasus Books on Solano
First Person Singular returns to Pegasus Books on Solano to present this original reading of
Robinson Jeffers' work.
Pegasus Books on Solano, 1855 Solano, Bkly 94707
(510) 525-6888
Cecile Pineda reads from her novel Face
Wednesday, October 30, 7:30 pm
Location: Pegasus Books Downtown
Award-winning novelist Cecile Pineda will read and discuss her work. Pineda is the author of Face and Devil's Tango: How I Learned the Fukushima Step by Step. Pineda's book Face is a finalist for the 2013 Neustadt Prize.
Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave, Bkly 94704 (510) 649-1320
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