#litquake 2016

The Epicenter: Cintra Wilson in Conversation with Gary Kamiya

Co-presented by Green Apple Books

March 1, 7pm $15 Tickets-- reserve now! Alamo Drafthouse at the New Mission 2550 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

“While I may know as much about fashion as the average farm animal, I am in awe of Cintra Wilson’s savage, untamed, and deeply learned writing on the subject. Clotheshorses are advised not to attempt reading her book while consuming beverages, since the resulting explosions of laughter may ruin their outfits.”—Luc Sante

“Cintra is an original. She is talented, funny, and altogether exceptional.” —Francis Ford Coppola

Litquake is proud to host the San Francisco launch of Cintra Wilson's newest book, Fear and Clothing: Unbuckling American Style. Cintra will be in conversation with author/editor Gary Kamiya. Book sales and signing to follow.

i thought it sucked: One-Star Reviews of Beloved Music Masterpieces

Co-presented by Noise Pop

February 26, 5:30pm Admission-- Free! Swedish American Hall 2174 Market St, San Francisco, CA

Join Litquake for this special event presented as part of the city's Noise Pop music festival!

All-star Bay Area musicians, writers, and performers present dramatic readings of one-star reviews that trash the world’s most treasured music masterpieces. Thanks to online communities like Amazon and Yelp not only is everyone a critic, but their snarky, ill-founded comments can now live on forever. Tonight we celebrate these critics by showcasing their most timeless reviews in all their spiteful glory. Relish in these misguided and often perplexing takedowns of acclaimed albums, music legends, and even historical venues. Emceed by Baruch Porras-Hernandez. Doors open at 5 pm, admission is free!

The Epicenter: Patricia Park in Conversation with Vanessa Hua Co-presented by Green Apple Books

February 22, 7pm $15 tickets-- reserve now! Alamo Drafthouse at the New Mission 2550 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

Breezy, engaging... a truly fresh, modern take on the coming-of-age novel" —The New York Times Book Review

"Re Jane is a rich and engaging novel. Patricia Park writes with earnestness, honesty, and exuberance, which make the novel thoroughly enjoyable." —Ha Jin, National Book Award-winning author of War Trash and Waiting

Litquake is proud to host the San Francisco launch of Patricia Park's debut novel, Re Jane. Park will be in conversation, with book sales and signing to follow.

"This was my America—all Korean, all the time."

The Epicenter: Joyce Maynard in Conversation

March 14, 7pm $20 Tickets-- reserve now!  Alamo Drafthouse at the New Mission 2550 Mission St, San Francisco, CA

“Maynard’s latest is illuminating and mesmerizing, highlight not only differing definitions of friendship, but the shades of gray between right and wrong and the lengths to which some will go to protect their self-interest.” —Publishers Weekly “It’s a story about the pull of consuming friendships, of seeking to escape into the lives of others, of possession and illusion — and you will not be able to put it down until Maynard herself releases you. Utterly captivating.” —Megan Abbott, Edgar Award-winning author of Dare Me and The Fever

Litquake: San Francisco's Literary Festival was created by and for authors in 1999, and this year's festival runs from October 7-15.

Submissions are now OPEN for the Litquake Festival, Lit Crawl SF, and the Litquake Writing Contest.

Not sure where to apply?

Are you an individual author? If yes, click on "2016 Festival Submissions."

Are you interested in curating a venue at Lit Crawl SF? Do you represent a literary organization, writing group, reading series, or a publication? If yes to both questions, click on "2016 Lit Crawl SF Submissions."  

Want to win fun prizes such as an all-access pass for the fall festival, Litquake swag, or a reading slot at the Lit Crawl? Are you a writer who has never published a book? If yes to both questions, click on "2016 Litquake Writing Contest Submissions."