Events at Yu & Me Books
January 27, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yang
A dark, magical realist debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate.
February 1, 2026 at 11:00AM
Winter Food Drive & Swap
Drop off any donations, take what you need! Nonperishables only. All leftover supplies will be donated to local mutual aid groups
January 31, 2026 at 7:00PM
Doing the Math: Straightforward Personal Finance in a Topsy Turvy World with Chitra Marti
Join us for a financial literacy workshop with Y&M bookseller and economics PhD Chitra for straightforward guidance on your personal finances. Free to attend!
February 3, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | The Wall Dancers by Yi-Ling Liu
An indelible, deeply reported human narrative of contemporary China in which the country's carefully regulated internet offers a lens into the broader national tension between freedom and control.
February 5, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
From National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree Jenny Tinghui Zhang, a novel about a pop idol and his superfan, whose stories shockingly collide.
February 8, 2026 at 2:00PM
Meet & Greet | We Always Had Wings by Jess X. Snow
A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother's hometown in China for Lunar New Year.
February 9, 2026 at 7:30PM
Lunar New Year Manifestations Collage Party
Join us for a collage making party to celebrate the Year of the Horse!
February 12, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Talk | Miracle Children by Katie Benner and Erica L. Green
A riveting investigation into a school, a scam, and a notorious college admissions scandal that exposes the inequalities and racial segregation of American education, from two award-winning New York Times journalists.
February 13, 2026 at 7:30PM
Winter Community Potluck
To kick off Lunar New Year, join us for a Winter Community Potluck hosted by Yu & Me Books and Caroline Choe, author of BANCHAN.
February 14, 2026 at 8:00PM
Pear Up! Mingles Event
Join us on Valentine's Day for a mingles event with Yellow Pear! Snack on delicious baked goods and make new friends or meet a potential new romantic interest (or nemesis).
February 18, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Goodbye and Everything After by Mae Coyiuto
A teen girl comes face to face with the ghost of her recently deceased dad when she ignores a strict Filipino superstition in this contemporary YA novel that tackles grief, family tension, and first love.
February 21, 2026 at 7:00PM
Lunar New Year, Beginners Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio
Join us for a Beginner's Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio and create your own Lunar New Year themed handmade bookmark! Seats / tickets are limited!
February 24, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Just Between Us by Adeline Kon
In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, Lydia tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition.
February 26, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Bad Asians by Lillian Li
From the acclaimed author of Number One Chinese Restaurant comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another.
February 20, 2026 at 8:00PM
February No/Pen Mic
Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin
March 17, 2026 at 7:00PM
Book Launch | Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong
An action-packed YA contemporary fantasy debut that brings vibrant Malaysian folklore to life.