• Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area - Paperback
Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area

    Bay Curious: Exploring the Hidden True Stories of the San Francisco Bay Area - Paperback

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    by Olivia Allen-Price (Author)

    Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike.

    Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really created in the East Bay? Bay Curious brings you the answers to these questions and much more through fun and fascinating illustrated deep-dives into hidden gems of Bay Area trivia, history, and culture.

    Based on the award-winning KQED podcast of the same name, Bay Curious brings a fresh eye to some of its most popular pieces and expands to cover stories unique to this book. With subjects ranging from Marin's redwood forests to the Winchester Mystery House, from the Black Panther Party's school program to the invention of the Mai Tai, Bay Curious gives you the entertaining and informative, weird and wonderful true stories of the San Francisco Bay Area.

    NOT YOUR AVERAGE GUIDEBOOK: Bay Curious takes a unique approach to exploring the Bay Area through its lesser known but just as fascinating stories, taking readers on a reportorial rather than literal tour.

    BEYOND THE PODCAST: With 49 entries--inspired by the famous 49-Mile Drive--Bay Curious includes a combination of updated popular episodes from the podcast and brand-new, never-before-heard stories researched for the book, plus fun illustrations and irresistible trivia sidebars.

    GIFT OR SELF-PURCHASE FOR SF ENTHUSIASTS: For anyone living in San Francisco or visiting with a goal of getting beyond the beaten tourist path, this volume holds a treasure trove of inspiration for an armchair adventure or self-guided tour.

    Perfect for:
    • Bay Area locals and new arrivals
    • A fun and unique San Francisco reference book for tourists and visitors
    • Fans of the KQED podcast
    • History buffs
    • Anyone who enjoys unexpected, quirky true stories

    Author Biography

    Olivia Allen-Price is the editor and host of KQED's Bay Curious podcast. With previous roles at the Baltimore Sun and the Virginian-Pilot, she has more than a decade of experience in journalism and digital media. Olivia is an avid runner and hiker and loves exploring the Bay Area she now calls home.

    Number of Pages: 256
    Dimensions: 1 x 6.9 x 5 IN
    Publication Date: May 02, 2023
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