/Literary Arts
Behind the Scenes of the Crossword Puzzle's Past, Present, and Future with Natan Last
Jan 22, 2026
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
This event is free to attend. Seating is first come, first served.
415-564-8080
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Bookshop West Portal's readers are crossword puzzle fiends! Get a peek behind the scenes of your favorite word puzzles. Please join us for a stimulating evening with New Yorker crossword contributor and immigration policy advocate Natan Last for his fascinating deep dive Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle.
About BookShop West Portal: BookShop West Portal is a locally-owned, independent bookstore located in the heart of the West Portal neighborhood in San Francisco. We have been a community meeting place for over fourteen years. We are a group of booksellers with an enthusiasm for books and serving our community.
About BookShop West Portal: BookShop West Portal is a locally-owned, independent bookstore located in the heart of the West Portal neighborhood in San Francisco. We have been a community meeting place for over fourteen years. We are a group of booksellers with an enthusiasm for books and serving our community.