Author events, Dec 2-9

Margo True, food editor at Sunset magazine and main editor of The Sunset Cookbook, will visit Book Passage on Saturday, Dec. 8, to discuss “The Sunset Essential Western Cookbook”.

For more events or to list author events in our calendar, visit The Press Democrat’s events listings at pressdemocrat.com.

SUNDAY (Dec 2)

Connie Clark, “Joy After Fifty: A Woman’s Guide to Passion, Purpose, and Lasting Happiness,” 1 p.m.
A practicing psychotherapist, Clark presents principles and practices inspired by the science of happiness, positive psychology and timeless spiritual wisdom. In your purse, at your bedside, or in your office, this book will become a cherished companion.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

MONDAY (Dec 3)

Isabel Allende, Don George & Joe Yogerst, “Better Than Fiction: True Travel Tales from Great Fiction Writers,” 7 p.m.
32 of the world’s best fiction writers, describing their most meaningful real-life journeys.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

TUESDAY (Dec 4)

Simon Winchester, “Skulls: An Exploration of Alan Dudley’s Curious Collection,” 7 p.m.
A heady, visually spellbinding, never-before-seen look at what is probably the world’s largest and most complete private collection of skulls. In heady detail, Winchester details the story of the collector and his unusual collection, as well as the biology, history, and iconography of skulls.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

WEDNESDAY (Dec 5)

Barry Brukoff, “Royal Cities of the Ancient Maya,” 7 p.m.
Leading Maya scholar, Michael D. Coe, and Brukoff, one of the world’s finest photographers of ancient sites, bring the rich cultural heritage of the Maya vividly and authoritatively to life in this new work—irresistible to everyone from the casual visitor to Pre-Columbian experts.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

THURSDAY (Dec 6)

Ron Shoop and Liz Wilner, Random House Reps Talk Books, 7 p.m.
Random House reps Ron Shoop and Liz Willner have consented to come back to Readers’ to give us a rundown on the latest titles from Random House this season. This is a big deal, partly because Liz and Ron give a wonderful, scintillating, funny talk, but also because Random House publishes nearly 40% of the major titles in this country. Also, they are coming equipped with copies of books to give away to some lucky folks, so it’s good fun and worth your while.
Readers’ Books, 130 E. Napa St., Sonoma. 939-1779.  readers.indiebound.com

FRIDAY (Dec 7)

 “The next 100 Thousand Poets for Change,” 7:30 p.m.
David Beckman, Rebel Fagin, Jodi Hottel, Clare Morris, Attila Nagy, Paul Nicholson, Dave Ransom, Lilith Rogers, David Seter, Margo van Veen and Gor Yaswen read.
Gaia’s Garden Restaurant, 1899 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, www.gaiasgardenonline.com.

SATURDAY (Dec 8)

Margo True, “The Sunset Essential Western Cookbook,” 4 p.m.
Awesome enchiladas; cool, crunchy Caesar salad—these iconic Western recipes are matched with 150 full color photos. The recipes include the best loved versions of the dishes tested by Sunset’s food editors.
Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. (415) 927-0960, bookpassage.com.

To submit book events for consideration in this column, contact Sara Peyton at sara.peyton@gmail.com at least three weeks in advance of the event.