Vroman’s Bookstore: Molly Ruttan, in conversation with Stacy Lynn Carroll, discusses The Yowlers

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A playful picture book about the transformative power of being nice The Yowler family is always in a monstrously bad mood: Papa grumbles, Mama yells, Sara and Sonya bicker, and the baby fusses day and night. They’re so used to being grumpy that when their new neighbors smile at them, the Yowlers are puzzled and […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Nov 09 Allen Zadoff in conversation with Yehudi Mercado, discusses The Donut Prince of New York

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Eugene Guterman’s junior year in high school is off to a rocky start.  No love life, no new theater production, and if his mother has her way, no more of his favorite comfort food—donuts. Eugene would just as soon spend the year playing small, but that’s hard to do when you’re the biggest kid in […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore Nancy Redd, in conversation with Michaela Pereira, discusses The Real Body Manual: Your Visual Guide to Health & Wellness

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A revolutionary health resource for young adults of all genders to understand, appreciate, and take care of their bodies, with color photos throughout How can the savviest and most connected generation in history have no photographic guide to puberty? Until now! The Real Body Manual is a comprehensive health and wellness guidebook for all genders—from […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Wine Tasting with Michael Higgins

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Join us for an elegant and informative evening of wine tasting at Vroman's 1894 Wine Bar hosted by Michael Higgins. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a casual enthusiast, this event is a perfect opportunity to explore a curated selection that compliments wines from Higgins' book Exploring Wine Regions -- California Central Coast. What's included: Tasting […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Bree Paulsen, in conversation with Victoria Ying, discusses Firelight’s Apprentice

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

The bestselling author-illustrator of Garlic and the Vampire, Bree Paulsen, brings her fantastical storytelling and warm, sparkling artwork to this story that celebrates the bond between sisters. In a city powered by magic and still recovering from a bloody war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister Safi’s developing powers. She understands that Safi could […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. discuss 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Peek behind the curtain into the making of Happy Days, the ultimate American sitcom, in this detailed season-by-season history written by two of the show’s longest-serving writer-producers. One of the most successful TV shows of all time, Happy Days drew in 30 million viewers weekly at its peak and launched the careers of stars like […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Megan Roy discusses Can You Do This?: An Imagination Playbook

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading, counting, movement, and play for kids ages 2-5, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving! From […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Jack Stewart, in conversation with Ray Porter, discuss Bogey Spades

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Enemies. Allies. It's hard to tell the difference when peace and world order hang in the balance. Returning home a hero, TOPGUN pilot Colt Bancroft is called on to resurrect a Vietnam-era light attack squadron. Once soaring high, he finds himself on the dark side of special operations in a conflict he never saw coming. […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and the British Swim School

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Join Vroman's Bookstore for a splashtastic storytime where they dive into the world of water safety! This fun-filled event is perfect for little ones (and parents) eager to learn how to stay safe in and around water. Mr. Steve will read delightful stories that teach important lessons about being water-wise. British Swim School, a water […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Sebastian Junger discusses In My Time of Dying

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm. For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 […]

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