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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We’re going to have another amazing show this Sat!

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Really excited about this one!

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Tomorrow!! Don’t miss this starry line-up!

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

So excited that @charliejane.bsky.social will be at our Babylon Salon this Sat!! 🤩

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

"Charlie Jane Anders writes the kind of stories that break your heart & expand your mind simultaneously. @charliejane.bsky.social is a true literary gem. I am a proud fan.” ~Janelle Monáe 🙌 What A Blurb! 🙌 We're thrilled to host Charlie Jane Anders @ Babylon Salon on Sat, Mar. 14! Deets above!

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

IMMENSE gratitude to the 4 authors who wowed us at Babylon on Saturday night! ⭐ Susie Hara [Earthquake Shack] ⭐ Aimee Phan/@aimeephan.bsky.social {The Lost Queen] ⭐ Kevin Smokler/@weegee.bsky.social [Break the Frame] ⭐ Lori Ostlund/@loriostlund.bsky.social [Are You Happy?] #writers #books #authors

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Vanessa Hua @vanessahua.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

My latest essay in @altajournal, on birthright citizenship and Lisa See's epic family history, ON GOLD MOUNTAIN. www.altaonline.com/california-b...

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Thrilled to announce our upcoming Babylon Salon on Sat, Sept. 13, featuring: 💥 Ann Cummins 💥 Tomas Moniz 💥 Peter Mountford 💥 M.M. Olivas 💥 & our very own Maury Zeff! Come for drinks at 5 // Show at 5.30pm. In The Sycamore's Outdoor Patio in SF (near 16th Street BART). info: www.babylonsalon.com

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

TONIGHT! Come join us at The Sycamore 5:30pm!

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

"SKY DADDY, @katefolk.bsky.social's debut novel, takes forbidden romance to new heights," says Angela Hui. Check out Kate's interview below--a whole craft lesson on novel writing--then come hear Kate read at Babylon TOMORROW! Sat, 6/14 at The Sycamore! 5:30pm. Free! #writing #books #writer #reading

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Finally, a Novel That Understands the Raw Sex Appeal of Airplanes - Electric Literature

In "Sky Daddy," Kate Folk takes forbidden romance to new heights

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

💜 Duane Horton's story "Summer Land" is just one example of his dreamy, fantastical fiction! Check out his story below & get excited to hear Duane read from his new book NO HERO ALONE at Babylon this Sat, Jun 14 at The Sycamore in the Mission! 5:30pm. Free! www.babylonsalon.com 📚❤️📚

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Summer Land - Green Mountains Review

EVER SINCE VERNON WAS A TEENAGER, HE WAS GOOD AT SLEEPING. SO GOOD in fact, that his mother was scared he’d never wake up when he went to bed. Vernon held the record for the longest sleep ever taken i...

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🌀What do we do when life throws us curveballs? Artist & poet Paul S. Flores explores this question in his book WE STILL BE. Listen to this gorgeous clip of Paul reading his work, then get excited to hear him perform at Babylon this Sat, Jun 14 @The Sycamore! 5:30pm. Free! www.babylonsalon.com 🍻📚

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Paul Flores poetry collection tackles life’s unexpected turns

San Francisco author Paul Flores reads from his new book, "We Still Be.”

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

💥"These days there are very few American comedy writers bringing their A-game, but Browne is swinging for the fences.” Here's the stunning Kirkus Review of Scott G. Browne's book FATED. Come hear S.G. Browne at Babylon Salon this Sat, Jun 14 at The Sycamore! 5:30pm. Free! www.babylonsalon.com 📚

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FATED | Kirkus Reviews

Another radically funny comedy from one of America’s best satiric novelists.

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Next Sat 5/10, 6:30–8:30PM @ Telegraph Hill Books SF: I'll be reading from KARAOKE QUEEN 🎤 w/ four fellow @thewritersgrotto.bsky.social authors for “ALOUD/OUT LOUD: Where do you keep your joy?” 🌸 Wine, treats, and spilling the (cardamom) tea 🍷📚! #WritersGrotto #BayAreaWriters #KaraokeQueen

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The Writers Grotto @thewritersgrotto.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Join @ninaschuyler.bsky.social and host Terry Tierney at Salesforce Park this Friday, March 7, for our Words & Stories series which starts at noon. It's the best way to spend your lunch hour!

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Grace Loh Prasad @gracelp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

AWP is coming up and while I am excited for my panels, we all know the OFFSITE readings are where it’s at!!! I’ll be participating in LOVE IN A TIME OF CRISIS on Wednesday night 3/26, and GROWING FROM OUR ROOTS on Thursday night 3/27. So excited to be part of these great lineups!

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Thank you for the wonderful review, C.J.!! 🥰

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

⭐ Our stunning authors on Sat. night (L to R): Jon Hickey, Mercilee Jenkins, Nina Schuyler, & Emily Jon Tobias! (Look for sam sax in a 2nd post.) Just when we think Babylon can't get any better, it does! ⭐

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

National Book Award nominee @samsax.bsky.social & shot of the packed house at our Mar. 1st show!

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Here's to our 5 fabulous readers at Babylon Sat. night! You wowed us! 👏👏👏 🔥Jon Hickey 🔥Mercilee Jenkins 🔥@samsax.bsky.social 🔥Nina Schuyler 🔥 Emily Jon Tobias

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Join us on Sat at the Sycamore!! (2140 Mission, SF)

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

"In This Ravishing World," Nina Schuyler’s amazing new story collection explores humanity’s response to climate change in all its complexities. Check out this interview & get excited to hear Nina at Babylon this Sat, Mar 1 at The Sycamore SF at 5:30! www.babylonsalon.com lithub.com/nina-schuyle...

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Nina Schuyler on Giving a Voice to Nature in Fiction

In her brilliantly conceived and eloquent new linked story collection, In This Ravishing World, Nina Schuyler offers us a “loud and bright and unrelenting” chorus of voices calling us to rise above…

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

sam sax's new book "Yr Dead" was just longlisted for the National Book Award! 👏 👏 👏 Join us at Babylon this Sat, Mar 1 to hear sam & other amazing authors —we’ll be in The Sycamore SF's covered patio in back! Doors, 5pm, reading, 5:30pm. www.babylonsalon.com therumpus.net/2024/08/06/s....

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“There Is No Page That Can Hold Me”: Sam Sax’s Yr Dead - The Rumpus

By insisting that Ezra’s ordinary life is epic, Sax shows that every life must be epic, holding everyone accountable. No one can sit out.

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

On Sat, Mar 1, Babylon is thrilled to present 5 amazing authors: ⭐ Jon Hickey ⭐ Mercilee Jenkins ⭐ sam sax ⭐ Nina Schuyler ⭐ Emily Jon Tobias Come out to The Sycamore for drinks at 5 in the cozy, outdoor covered patio! Reading starts at 5:30. As always, admission is free. We can't wait to see you! ❤️

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

🔥 "I had to tell a story about characters in crisis—spiritual, political, personal—& make the themes into something real and urgent.” ~@jonvhickey.bsky.social For a preview of Jon's debut novel, join us this Sat., Mar. 1 @ The Sycamore SF! Doors @ 5pm, Reading @5:30. As always, admission is free! 💜

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Sad news: @booksincstores has filed for Chapter 11 & their Berkeley store closes SUN (Feb 9). They’ve championed my books—now let’s help them! 📖 Shop → booksinc.net 💌 Gift cards (emailed anywhere) 📢 Spread the word Indie bookstores keep stories alive! #SupportLocalBookstores #BooksInc #ShopIndie

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Books Inc.

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Come hear the amazing Chino Scott-Chung at Salesforce Park today at 12pm!

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The Writers Grotto @thewritersgrotto.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Join us Friday, January 24 at noon for an inspiring hour of poetry at Salesforce Park. Friday, January 24, 12-1 PM. TJPA’s Salesforce Park Main Plaza 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

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ninaschuyler.bsky.social @ninaschuyler.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

The fertile field of change is conversation. Here's a gentle, sly way to begin the discussion about ecological disaster--all wrapped up in short stories. Winner of the Prism Prize for Climate Literature and the W.S. Porter Prize.

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Many, many thanks to the 4 authors who wowed us at Babylon last night: Susan Calvillo; Choi Chiwan; Terry Tierney & @eleanorpvincent.bsky.social! 💥📚💥

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

"Eleanor Vincent paints a searing portrait of a highly challenging relationship.I read this in one gulp.Wow.This is an important book.” ~Julia Scheeres, NYT bestselling author. Come hear Eleanor read from her new memoir "Disconnected" at Babylon on 12/7! www.dorothyparkersashes.com/husbands/whe...

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When Your Husband Is Autistic — Dorothy Parker's Ashes

Word Count 2021 “I deserve so much better,” I whispered.  It was the morning after my husband Lars stood me up for a lunch date. He’d feel cornered if I looked into his eyes, so I drew him int...

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Terry Tierney’s process note in "periodicities: a journal of poetry and poetics" is a whole craft lesson filled w/gems. 💎 Give this piece a read & get excited to hear Terry read from his new book WHY TREES STAY OUTSIDE at Babylon this Sat 12/7! periodicityjournal.blogspot.com/2024/10/terr...

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Terry Tierney : Process Note #45 : Undead Metaphor

The 'process note' pieces were originally solicited by Maw Shein Win as addendum to her teaching particular poems and poetry collections for...

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Briarwick makes the BEST candles!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

“...took my breath away from the beginning,” writes Porochista Khakpour in Poetry Foundation News about Chiwan Choi's new poetry collection THE YELLOW HOUSE Chiwan Choi’s poetry will take your breath away too! We cannot wait to hear him read at Babylon this Sat, 12/7! Deets: www.babylonsalon.com

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Babylon Salon @babylonsalon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Poet, essayist, & fantasy author Susan Calvillo is an absolute FORCE! Get ready to be 🤩 wowed 🤩 at our Babylon Salon this Sat, 12/7! Join us at The Sycamore in the covered patio in back! Reading starts promptly at 5:30pm. As always, admission is free. www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/audacio...

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Dominic Lim @jdominiclim.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Apply to be a part of this amazing Bay Area writing community!

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Grace Loh Prasad @gracelp.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Skyfriends: I’ve created a Starter Pack for The Writers Grotto, an inclusive community of writers, journalists and creatives based in the SF Bay Area go.bsky.app/7SqYevW

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