Cover: Fall Leaves
North Bay writers serve up poetry, novels, & much more.

Dark Angel: Local lawyer gives horror fiction a home in 'Dark Hollow.'

Eye Candy: Pomegranate publishes visual treats.

Local Literary Journals: A guide to North Bay publications.

Bookends: Salman Rushdie cancels Corte Madera appearance; Sonoma County Book Fair goes on as planned.

News: Hate Street
Hating the Taliban: An Afghan Perspective.

Open Mic: Bohemian editor Greg Cahill looks at America's past relationship with the Taliban.

9-11 Tribute: Dylan Thomas' "And Death Shall Have No Dominion."

Donations: A guide to relief organizations.

News Bites: Short takes on this week's events in the North Bay.

Kenneth Cleaver: The Consumer Correspondent wants personal questions from Staples Inc. telephone operators.

Geek Girl: No Innocence.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Fast Lane: Innocence lost in 'L.I.E.'

Blue Soul: Robert Cray is feeling satisfied.

Bilingual Initiative: Hip-hop star Kool Keith jumps on Latin-rock bandwagon.

SiFT: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

'Stop' & Go: Lesbian love story gets uneven treatment at AT.

The Coffee King: Taylor Maid Coffee's co-founder stirs it up in the java jungle.