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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: K.X. Song discusses The Night Ends with Fire
DESCRIPTION:The Three Kingdoms are at war\, but Meilin’s father refuses to answer the imperial draft. Trapped by his opium addiction\, he plans to sell Meilin for her dowry. But when Meilin discovers her husband-to-be is another violent\, ill-tempered man\, she realizes that nothing will change for her unless she takes matters into her own hands. \nThe very next day\, she disguises herself as a boy and enlists in her father’s place. \nIn the army\, Meilin’s relentless hard work brings her recognition\, friendship–and a growing closeness with Sky\, a prince turned training partner. But has she simply exchanged one prison for another? As her kingdom barrels toward destruction\, Meilin begins to have visions of a sea dragon spirit that offers her true power and freedom\, but with a deadly price. \nWith the future of the Three Kingdoms hanging in the balance\, Meilin will need to decide whom to trust–Sky\, who inspires her loyalty and love; the sea dragon spirit\, who has his own murky agenda; or an infuriating enemy prince who makes her question everything she once knew–about her kingdom and about her own heart.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-k-x-song-discusses-the-night-ends-with-fire/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Summer Reading Program - QUEST #2: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Test your strength with a Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament! This event is for ages 10+\, and spaces are limited. We will provide the Nintendo Switches–just bring yourself and your skills. The tournament will begin at 11am.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-summer-reading-program-quest-2-super-smash-bros-ultimate-tournament/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Marjan Kamali discusses The Lion Women of Tehran
DESCRIPTION:In 1950s Tehran\, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father\, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances\, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. \nLuckily\, on the first day of school\, she meets Homa\, a kind\, passionate girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together\, the two girls play games\, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home\, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar\, and share their ambitions for becoming “lion women.” \nBut their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran\, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later\, however\, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. \nTogether\, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point\, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marjan-kamali-discusses-the-lion-women-of-tehran/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Joseph Kanon discusses Shanghai
DESCRIPTION:After the violence of Kristallnacht (1938)\, European Jews\, now desperate to emigrate\, found the consular doors of the world closed to them. Only one port required no entry visa: Shanghai\, a self-governing Western trading enclave in what was technically Chinese territory\, a political anomaly that became an escape hatch–if you were lucky enough to afford a ticket on one of the great Lloyd liners sailing to the East and safety. \nDaniel Lohr was one of the lucky ones–lucky enough to have escaped the Gestapo when his colleagues in the resistance were caught\, lucky to have an uncle waiting in Shanghai\, lucky to find a casual shipboard flirtation turn unexpectedly passionate. But even lucky refugees have to confront the reality of Shanghai. With all their assets\, and passports confiscated by the Nazis\, they arrive penniless and stateless in a tumultuous\, nearly lawless city notorious for vice. When you can sink fast\, how far are you willing to go to survive? What lines do you cross? As Daniel tries to navigate his way through his uncle’s world in Shanghai’s fabled nightlife\, he finds himself increasingly ensnared in a maze where politics and crime are two sides of the same shiny coin. The trick\, his uncle tells him\, is to stay one step ahead. But how do you stay ahead of murder? How do you outrun your own past?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-joseph-kanon-discusses-shanghai/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240712T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Anton Hur\, in conversation with Elise Hu\, discusses Toward Eternity
DESCRIPTION:In a near-future world\, a new technological therapy is quickly eradicating cancer. The body’s cells are entirely replaced with nanites–robot or android cells which not only cure those afflicted but leaves them virtually immortal. \nLiterary researcher Yonghun teaches an AI how to understand poetry and creates a living\, thinking machine he names Panit\, meaning Beloved\, in honor of his husband. When Yonghun–himself a recipient of nanotherapy–mysteriously vanishes into thin air and then just as suddenly reappears\, the event raises disturbing questions. What happened to Yonghun\, and though he’s returned\, is he really himself anymore? \nWhen Dr. Beeko\, the scientist who holds the patent to the nanotherapy technology\, learns of Panit\, he transfers its consciousness from the machine into an android body\, giving it freedom and life. As Yonghun\, Panit\, and other nano humans thrive–and begin to replicate–their development will lead them to a crossroads and a choice with existential consequences. \nExploring the nature of intelligence and the unexpected consequences of progress\, the meaning of personhood and life\, and what we really have to fear from technology and the future\, Toward Eternity is a gorgeous\, thought-provoking novel that challenges the notion of what makes us human–and how love survives even the end of that humanity.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-anton-hur-in-conversation-with-elise-hu-discusses-toward-eternity/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime featuring Megan Woodward presenting This Book is Definitely Not Cursed
DESCRIPTION:If this book were cursed\, then you would probably become cursed if you read it. You’d start to experience strange symptoms\, like the wiggles\, the giggles\, trouble licking your elbow\, and all your food tasting like cabbage. And then you would need to take silly steps to break the curse\, like reading a goofy poem or smelling someone’s feet. \nLuckily for you\, there’s no need to worry because this book is definitely not cursed! So read away without fear.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-special-storytime-featuring-megan-woodward-presenting-this-book-is-definitely-not-cursed/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Vroman’s Summer Music series! Enjoy an exciting line-up of local artists all summer on the Vroman’s Paseo from 5-6pm. This event is co-sponsored by The Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Bands are TBA so stay tuned! \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-summer-music-series/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Sarah Lariviere\, in conversation with Trish Lundy\, discusses Riot Act
DESCRIPTION:Punk rock meets Orwell’s 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime\, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu. \nIn an alternate 1991\, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read\, what music can be listened to\, and which plays can be performed. \nWhen her best friend is killed by the authorities and her theater teacher disappears without a trace\, Gigi decides to organize her fellow Champaign High School thespians to put on a production of Henry VI. But at what cost?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-sarah-lariviere-in-conversation-with-trish-lundy-discusses-riot-act/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Gary Janetti discusses We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay
DESCRIPTION:Gary Janetti has gained a devoted following\, with a huge sudience on social media\, and two bestselling collections of essays under his belt. His new collection will prompt laughter but also dedlighted recognition as Janetti tackles the absurdity and glory of travel. \nIn We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay\, he shares stories of his varied trips around the world. Tag along as he enjoys an unexpectedly transformative stay at a rigorous Italian spa where he and his husband go from deep grumpiness to exaltation. Take a ride on the Orient Express to Venice and discover a surprising side of London\, including a hilarious dinner with actress Maggie Smith. And pull up a deck chair to watch the entertainment as Gary embarks on a family cruise on the Queen Mary 2. \nInterspersed with recollections of his trips are personal meditations on dining alone as well as journeys to such diverse destinations as Mykonos\, Australia\, a Noma pop-up\, and other glamorous spots. Gary is unabashedly frank about his very exacting travel needs\, and delivers practical advice on all aspects of the traveler’s life\, from very precise packing instructions\, suggestions on how to get upgrades\, and restaurant and hotel recommendations in his favorite cities. \nAspirational\, charmingly acerbic\, and as diverting as the best vacation can be\, delivering both laughs and moments of sharp recognition\, Gary’s funny collection is the perfect getaway companion\, for both seasoned nomads and curious armchair travelers.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-gary-janetti-discusses-we-are-experiencing-a-slight-delay/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240724T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Fiction Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nJuly’s pick is Still Life by Sarah Winman (formerly Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. This book has been moved to October.) \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room\, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-fiction-reading-group-2/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore will be hosting a Blood Drive this July 25th. All successful donors will receive a 10 Dollar Gift Card! \nBefore donating be sure to: \n\nEat a nutritious meal\nBring your driver’s license\nLook for the bloodmobile in the back of Vroman’s parking lot.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240731T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Melissa Mogollon\, in conversation with Greg Mania\, discusses Oye
DESCRIPTION:“Yes\, hi\, Mari. It’s me. I’m over my tantrum now and calling you back . . . But first–you have to promise that you won’t tell Mom or Abue any of this. Okay? They’ll set the house on fire if they find out . . .” \nStructured as a series of one-sided phone calls from our spunky\, sarcastic narrator\, Luciana\, to her older sister\, Mari\, this wildly inventive debut “jump-starts your heart in the same way it piques your ear” (Xochitl Gonzalez). As the baby of her large Colombian American family\, Luciana is usually relegated to the sidelines. But now she finds herself as the only voice of reason in the face of an unexpected crisis: A hurricane is heading straight for Miami\, and her eccentric grandmother\, Abue\, is refusing to evacuate. Abue is so one-of-a-kind she’s basically in her own universe\, and while she often drives Luciana nuts\, they’re the only ones who truly understand each other. So when Abue\, normally glamorous and full of life\, receives a shocking medical diagnosis during the storm\, Luciana’s world is upended. \nWhen Abue moves into Luciana’s bedroom\, their complicated bond intensifies. Luciana would rather be skating or sneaking out to meet girls\, but Abue’s wild demands and unpredictable antics are a welcome distraction for Luciana from her misguided mother\, absent sister\, and uncertain future. Forced to step into the role of caretaker\, translator\, and keeper of the devastating family secrets that Abue begins to share\, Luciana suddenly finds herself center stage\, facing down adulthood–and rising to the occasion. \nAs Luciana chronicles the events of her disrupted senior year of high school over the phone to Mari\, Oye unfolds like the most fascinating and entertaining conversation you’ve ever eavesdropped on: a rollicking\, heartfelt\, and utterly unique novel that celebrates the beauty revealed and resilience required when rewriting your own story.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-melissa-mogollon-in-conversation-with-greg-mania-discusses-oye/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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