LIVE! From City Lights

LIVE! From City Lights
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The official podcast for City Lights Publishers & Booksellers in San Francisco. Featuring readings and archives. Hosted by City Lights events coordinator Peter Maravelis.

  1. Antonio Moresco tribute with Max Lawton & Sean Thor Conroe

    May 8

    Antonio Moresco tribute with Max Lawton & Sean Thor Conroe

    City Lights, the Center For The Art Of Translation and Deep Vellum Books celebrate the publication of The Beginnings – by Antonio Moresco, translated by Max Lawton, published by Deep Vellum. Originally held onsite at City Lights broadcast via Zoom on Monday, April 6, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    53 min
  2. Wayne Koestenbaum in conversation with Tausif Noor

    Apr 23

    Wayne Koestenbaum in conversation with Tausif Noor

    City Lights and FSG Originals celebrate the publication of My Lover, the Rabbi: A Novel – by Wayne Koestenbaum, published by FSG Originals. You can purchase copies of My Lover, the Rabbi: A Novel here: https://citylights.com/general-fiction/my-lover-the-rabbi/ Originally broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    1h 8m
  3. Dean Rader with Matthew Zapruder

    Apr 16

    Dean Rader with Matthew Zapruder

    Two acclaimed and beloved poets read from new work! Dean Rader celebrates Notes (The Economy Press), and Matthew Zapruder celebrates How To Continue (The Economy Press). Originally held onsite at City Lights broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis.Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    35 min
  4. Marc Francis in conversation with Jesse Ataide

    Apr 2

    Marc Francis in conversation with Jesse Ataide

    City Lights and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon by Marc Francis, published by Duke University Press. You can purchase copies of Curating Deviance: Programming the Queer Film Canon here: https://citylights.com/curating-deviance/ Originally broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    1h 1m
  5. Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area

    Mar 26

    Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area

    Rae Alexandra and Adrienne Simms celebrate their new book Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area, published by City Lights. You can purchase copies of Unsung Heroines: 35 Women Who Changed the Bay Area here: https://citylights.com/unsung-heroines35-women-who-changed/ Originally held onsite at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    43 min
  6. Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes in conversation with Susan Kiyo Ito

    Mar 5

    Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes in conversation with Susan Kiyo Ito

    Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes reads from her new novel The Pōhaku, published by HarperVia. You can purchase copies of The Pōhaku here: https://citylights.com/pohaku/ Originally held onsite at City Lights and broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    53 min
  7. Gil Z. Hochberg in conversation with Alysia Abbott

    Feb 28

    Gil Z. Hochberg in conversation with Alysia Abbott

    City Lights and Duke University Press celebrate the publication of My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir – by Gil Z. Hochberg, published by Duke University Press. You can purchase copies of My Father, the Messiah: A Memoir here: https://citylights.com/my-father-the-messiah/ Originally broadcast via Zoom on Tuesday, January 17, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation Content Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of self-harm/suicide.

    1h 17m
  8. John Sayles discussing Crucible

    Feb 19

    John Sayles discussing Crucible

    City Lights and Melville House Books celebrate the publication of Crucible – By John Sayles, published by Melville House. You can purchase copies of Crucible here: https://citylights.com/new-fiction-in-hardcover/crucible-3/ Originally held on site and broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hosted by Peter Maravelis. Made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

    45 min
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The official podcast for City Lights Publishers & Booksellers in San Francisco. Featuring readings and archives. Hosted by City Lights events coordinator Peter Maravelis.

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  • Creator
    LIVE! From City Lights
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Explicit
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