Genevieve Huffman presents Time and Soul In a universe governed by a continuous cycle of reincarnation, death and time are no match for sorcerers Eva and Tir or their committed, queer love. But while Eva takes a hard-earned rest between lives, a villainous Edward plots revenge and sets out to destroy the universe. Moments before […]
Dispatches from a land of extremes, by writers and movie stars, natives and visitors, activists and pioneers, and more. California has always been, literally, a place to write home about. Renowned figures and iconoclasts; politicians, actors, and artists; the world-famous and the not-so-much--all have contributed their voices to the patchwork of the state. With this […]
Home is Here builds on foundational Buddhist teachings--the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path--offering an intersectional frame to help you embody antiracist practices and tend to your own healing under racism and oppression. Grounded in practice, memoir, and mindful self-help skill-building, Rev. Liên Shutt's Engaged Four Noble Truths illuminate a path toward healing and […]
Get your picture taken with Santa! Your photo is FREE courtesy of Vroman’s Bookstore! Please note that sitting on Santa’s lap for photos will not be allowed. Standing next to or kneeling next to or in front of Santa is.
To celebrate The Holiday of Lights, Vroman's will be reading Alan Silberberg’s hilarious book Meet the Latkes. There will be craft projects to help bring the festival home and lively music to mark the season with song. This program is suitable for adults and children of all ages. The first night of Hanukkah this year […]
Vroman's Bookstore presents an enchanting afternoon with Joel Stern, the author of "In the Holly Jolly North Pole." Experience the magical world of the North Pole, and meet its delightful characters. Then stick around for an exciting craft session and book signing. Craft Session: Bring the characters to life! Vroman's Bookstore will provide character sheets, […]
Transfigured New York presents conversations with iconic, genre-bending artists who shaped the sounds of experimental movements like no-wave, avant-jazz, and electronic music. As an undergrad in the 1980s, Brooke Wentz hosted the show Transfigured Night on Columbia University's WKCR-FM, discussing art and ideas with avant-garde music luminaries. She unearths these candid interviews before only first broadcast […]
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman's Bookstore at 11 am for story time!
Before 1862, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain had rarely left his home state of Maine, where he was a trained minister and mild-mannered professor at Bowdoin College. His colleagues were shocked when he volunteered for the Union army, but he was undeterred and later became known as one of the North's greatest heroes: On the second day […]
Flourishing Love is a secular defense of marriage and long-term intimate partnership. It rejects a moral-religious code to govern love lives and instead puts its faith in the human potential for couples to be benevolent, loyal, and forgiving to preserve and enhance their romantic union. Dr Gnaulati draws on a variety of sources to present the […]
Build and decorate a house that you can take home! $22.00 + tax – includes house pieces and decorations, though you can bring extra candy & décor. This year you can choose between a traditional Gingerbread House and a Gingerbread Dog House. Let us know which one you prefer when you sign up. Once again, […]
Kick off the Holiday Music concert series at Vroman's with performance by Coras in the outdoor Paseo.
Vroman's presents an event with special holiday craft activities for kids. To ensure that we have enough to go around, please email us at rsvp@vromansbookstore.com to RSVP for this event, with the number of participants.
Enjoy a series of free Holiday Music concerts outdoors in the Vroman's Paseo. The Dulcet Singers have been rehearsing and performing in the greater Los Angeles area for over 10 years. A small acapella group, their repertoire includes an eclectic mix of early music, jazz, gospel, and holiday favorites. Resound Ringers is a full size […]
Imagination is thought to be the province of childhood--the stuff of free play and unrestrained ideas. Then comes the dull routine of adulthood, stifling creativity. In fact, the opposite is true. Andrew Shtulman shows that imagination is not inherited at birth, nor does it diminish with age. It grows as we do, through education and […]
These powerful essays share critical moments of a writer's life: scenes from sixty years of passionate married love; suicides faced and suicide contemplated; trauma at the DMV; a night lost searching for a harpsichord in the mountains of Florence, Italy; the tale of a beloved cousin whose plane is shot down by Japanese Zeros; and […]
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman's Bookstore at 11 am for story time!
Odyssey’s End: San Diego private investigator Rick Cahill's past comes back to haunt him when he's at his most vulnerable. His wife, Leah, has fled with their daughter, Krista, to her parents' home in Santa Barbara. She fears Rick's violent outbursts brought on by his potentially fatal brain disorder, CTE--and she doesn't trust that he'll ever […]
Vroman's Bookstore presents a special evening Holiday themed storytime with Mr. Steve. Feel free to come dressed in something comfy and /or holiday-themed! Treats and beverages will be provided.
Lyn Lyn's beloved Nai Nai has a birthday party approaching! All Lyn Lyn wants to do is make a lucky hat for her very special grandma, but her crochet skills are not nearly as refined as Nai Nai's. So Lyn Lyn hatches a plan for the best crocheter she knows to help her make the […]
Enjoy a series of free Holiday Music concerts outdoors in the Vroman's Paseo. Join Vroman's as they celebrate the holidays with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM). PCM faculty member Maira Solis and her group Mariachi Tierra Mia perform mariachi classics, as well as other festive tunes. Bring your bells and holiday cheer!
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman's Bookstore at 11 am for story time!
Enjoy a series of free Holiday Music concerts outdoors in the Vroman's Paseo. Gone With The Winds is a Los Angeles-based wind quintet specializing in crowd-pleasing classical and pop tunes. Its members have trained at the Berklee College of Music and California Lutheran University and participate in orchestras and symphonic bands throughout Los Angeles.
Join Daniel Deephouse for our December introductory Bonsai class. Daniel brings more than 40 years experience in Bonsai care and cultivation. He has created and cared for Bonsai in Australia, the UK and the US. This month we dive into learning about a juniper. You'll repot, trim and wire your own Japanese garden juniper! Part of […]
Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman's Bookstore at 11 am for story time!
This book provides an interdisciplinary overview of international human rights issues, offering truly international coverage including the Global South. Considering the philosophical foundations of human rights, Chen and Renteln explore the interpretive difficulties associated with identifying what constitute human rights abuses, and evaluate various perspectives on human rights. This book goes on to analyze institutions […]
Grandma's Hands is a timeless, universal song originally featured on Bill Withers' 1971 album, "Just As I Am." With soulful lyrics, the song captures the significant impact that Withers' grandmother had on his life as a child. Multiple award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie has brought the iconic song to life through vibrant illustrations, painting a tender […]
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