81st Annual California Book AwardsJack Boulware, Co-founder and Co-director, Litquake; Author, Gimme Something Better- Master of CeremoniesSince 1931, the California Book Awards have been honoring literary excellence among authors in the Golden State. At our special awards ceremony, we will bestow gold and silver medals in several categories, including: fiction, nonfiction, first fiction, poetry, young adult, juvenile, Californiana and contribution to publishing. Hear from some literary giants and amazing writers. See you at the ceremony!Location: SF Club OfficeTime: 5:15 p.m. check-in/pre-program reception, 6 p.m. awards ceremony, 7:15 p.m. book signing and dessert receptionCost: $20 standard, $15 membersAlso know: Part of the Good Lit Series, underwritten by The Bernard Osher Foundation. Special thanks to Dr. Martha Cox and the late Ambassador Bill Lane for their generous endowment, allowing the California Book Awards to take place. Sponsored by Bank of the West. To purchase tickets by phone, please call (415) 597-6705.