San Francisco Chronicle Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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“Lexicon is the 800-pound gorilla in this very small world of bespoke naming agencies that just focus on naming. They keep nailing it, again and again," said Rob Meyerson, a brand consultant and author of the book “Brand Naming.” https://t.co/0yKNbhzHqY

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Jason Yamas’ memoir “Tweakerworld” covers his years as a drug dealer in San Francisco’s gay scene in the 2010s. He also offers a harrowing account of the “party and play” scene of drug-fueled sex, writes Tony Bravo. https://t.co/IkA7jpd0Ef

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Author’s book imagines the origins of ‘The Bell Jar’ and the life of Sylvia Plath https://trib.al/tYLBvUC via @SFC_Datebook:

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Former first lady Michelle Obama is in San Francisco to promote her latest book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.” She said people need to learn to cope with life’s uncertainties, during during her appearance as the Masonic Auditorium. https://t.co/izQeFi3mLl

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Open Forum Present-day censors, please note: Because it was hidden, the Marquis De Sade’s “120 Days of Sodom” became highly sought in pre-Revolutionary France even though the attention was not merited. Proof that book bans don't work. https://t.co/NtXaHHehkQ

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Review: In ‘Cleopatra,’ Francine Prose dispels the sexualized mythology surrounding a powerful ruler https://t.co/Bs4NVCDc36 via @SFC_Datebook:

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OPINION: "Rather than restrict us, rules can set us free from decision fatigue," writes Simone Stolzoff, author of the forthcoming book "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work." https://t.co/kzPV8upK30

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Fifth & Mission: The Civil War never really ended, says author and @DemocracyColor host @StevePtweets. He talks to @joegarofoli about his new book, “How We Win the Civil War,” and how the L.A. City Council mess illustrates “the next fight.” 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/jGlyHJnaiq

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OPINION: When Stephen Curry and LeBron James last faced one another in the playoffs, it was in their fourth and last NBA Finals showdown in 2018. Five years later, the Golden State Warriors' star outshines even King James, writes columnist Ann Killion. https://t.co/qqGs86nE9g

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OPINION: Given that the pandemic has changed, scientific knowledge has changed and the level of risk has changed, policies must change as well, writes Monica Gandhi. The USCF infectious diseases doctor propose five ways to keep us in the endemic phase. https://t.co/FxJWEKh3C6

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