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On October 18th, there will be several literary events taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first event, "The Literature of War and Peace: A Symposium, Part Two," will feature renowned writers and scholars discussing the complex topic of war and peace. Attendees will also have the opportunity to create paper cranes as a gesture of peace. The second event, "Unforgettable Sleuths," will showcase four suspense novelists introducing their memorable detective characters. The final event, "The Ache for Ancestral Healing: The Roadmap Back," will explore how to connect with the wisdom of past generations in the face of colonization and assimilation. [Extracted from the article]

Offers information on several fiction books, particularly mystery and suspense books. "Brooklyn Noir," edited by Tim McLoughlin; "Crimson Moon," by Lucha Corpi; "Kiss It Away," by Carol Anne Davis; "Gun Lake," by Travis Trasher.

"The Marriage Gift" is a 156-page trade paper novel by Stephen Evans that follows the story of married couple Paula and James as they receive an invitation to a wedding of someone they don't know. The couple becomes fixated on choosing the perfect gift and figuring out who Angela is, leading to a cast of characters including James's parents, his brother Frank, Paula's co-worker Iris, and their neighbors. Through brisk and snappy dialogue, the novel explores the inner workings of Paula and James's marriage and their thoughts on relationships. The story culminates in a Mall of America excursion that brings healing and unexpected revelations. The novel includes satiric snippets from a fictitious website and ends with an unexpected twist. The book is described as a snappy and intimate comic stage satire of married life and would appeal to fans of Monica Ali's "Love Marriage" and Charles Yu's "Interior Chinatown." [Extracted from the article]