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DONNA SUMMER BOOK CLUB: SAN FRANCISCO'S LAST TOP 40 DISC JOCKEY
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May 23, 2026 at Books Inc. in Alameda, CA
The Donna Summer Book Club will meet this month with special guest, Don Sainte-Johnn reading and discussing his new memoir, San Francisco’s Last Top 40 Disc Jockey.This memoir explores:• Behind-the-scenes broadcasting stories • The Top 40 -dominant era of personality-driven radio• The transformation of the media industry • Northern California cultural nostalgiaDon Sainte-Johnn Don Sainte-Johnn worked in San Francisco, Sacramento and Modest during the peak years of Top 40 radio, when DJs were powerful on-air personalities who helped shape a city’s cultural identity. His memoir documents the behind-the-scenes reality of that era and examines how consolidation and automation transformed broadcasting.
Date:
May 23, 2026
Time:
12:00 AM
12:00 AM
Event website: https://www.booksinc.com/pages/events
Event type:
Community
Books Inc. in Alameda sits on the main Park Street stretch, mixed in with restaurants, bars, and small shops, so it is easy to pair an event with food or a drink nearby. Inside, it feels like a straightforward neighborhood bookstore: bright lighting, tall shelves, and clear sections for fiction, non-fiction, and kids’ books. There is usually background music at a low volume and enough space to browse without feeling cramped. more...
