Oakland Review of Books

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How do you really know this place?

Introducing the Oakland Review of Books Syllabus • Dec 18, 2025

it's hard to photograph the dark

Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, December 16 - 21 • Dec 16, 2025

doesn't that blue sky feel cold?

Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, December 9 - 14 • Dec 9, 2025

East Bay Print Sale, Max’s Garage Press, Thursday

Dressed Paper • Dec 6, 2025

People were actually starving to death.

Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, December 2 - 7 • Dec 2, 2025

in the face of excess, this week, here is less

Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, November 25 - November 30 • Nov 25, 2025

Notice and be noticed

Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, November 18 - November 23 • Nov 18, 2025

Date Night, Coast Guard Island, Before 9:30

Date Night at Coast Guard Island • Nov 13, 2025

this face in your dreams

Oakland Review of Books calendar of (not just) literary events, November 11 - November 16 • Nov 11, 2025

We're glad you asked!

What is a vibe report? • Nov 5, 2025