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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children’s section of Vroman’s Bookstore.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie-2/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202136Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chanel N. Grant reads from & signs Michael Goes to School: The M.O.D.Y Kid's Collection
DESCRIPTION:When Michael starts a new school\, he hopes to make friends and have fun. But the kids aren’t friendly\, and the teachers don’t notice when he struggles. With courage and honesty\, Michael tells his mom how he feels\, and together they find a new school where he feels safe\, seen\, and happy. A heartfelt story from Chanel N. Grant reminding children that their feelings matter and their voices deserve to be heard.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chanel-n-grant-reads-from-signs-michael-goes-to-school-the-m-o-d-y-kids-collection/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Alexander Berman & Camille Stochitch\, in conversation with Estelle Laure\, discuss & sign Love Goes Viral
DESCRIPTION:An aspiring pop star crafts a fake relationship with a small-town boy to rehab her image\, until her ex and her real feelings get in the way in this sweeping romance perfect for fans of Lynn Painter. \nLove Thompson went viral. Now she has it all–fifty million followers\, brand deals\, a Hollywood address\, and the fast track to the music career she’s always dreamed of–until…she doesn’t. \nAfter Love takes the blame for her influencer boyfriend’s mistake\, the fallout goes more viral than the video that rocketed her to fame. By the next morning\, she’s already lost sponsorships\, ten million followers\, and her debut single. Love needs to rehab her image\, and that means dating someone a little more homegrown. \nEnter Austin Grey. Austin is about as homegrown as it gets. His only followers are the regulars at his family’s struggling diner that he’s doing his best to save. But everything changes when he gets a DM from a star he never expected to cross paths with again. \nWhen Love walks back into Austin’s life\, she thinks this is a purely online scheme with an expiration date. But as genuine feelings start to develop that keep them coming back to each other again and again\, will either of them be willing to take a chance on something real?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-alexander-berman-camille-stochitch-in-conversation-with-estelle-laure-discuss-sign-love-goes-viral/
LOCATION:Boston Court Pasadena\, 70 N. Mentor Ave.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260109T203002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T203002Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kadir Nelson discusses & signs Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game (American Sports Histories #2)
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age–a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years–in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. \nBasketball has evolved by leaps and bounds since its origin over 125 years ago\, but what remains is the passion of the players\, the heat of competition\, and supreme strategy and athleticism on the court. In this visual tour de force\, celebrated artist Kadir Nelson weds his love for the game with showstopping paintings that bring its heart-pounding history to life. \nThe sage voice of an elder player narrates the journey from the early days of the slow game of “basket ball” to today’s dazzlingly athletic and fast-paced sport. Engaging profiles of revolutionary players–including Wilt Chamberlain\, Magic Johnson\, Michael Jordan\, LeBron James\, and Stephen Curry–are featured\, along with notable quotes from major figures of the game. With each breathtaking page turn\, fans young and old will learn the gripping story of the all-American game and meet its iconic\, indomitable heroes.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kadir-nelson-discusses-signs-basket-ball-the-story-of-the-all-american-game-american-sports-histories-2/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260109T203250Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Denise Nicholas discusses & signs Finding Home: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:“This stirring memoir proves what readers of Nicholas’s debut novel\, Freshwater Road\, already know: that Nicholas\, a pioneer Black actress\, is also a writer of deep talent and understated eloquence. This is not your typical Hollywood tell-all\, full of ‘I did this\, and I did that\, ‘ complete with cheap shots and horrible reveals about the rich and famous with whom she worked. Rather\, it’s a long thoughtful moment\, in which an artist peers into the looking glass and reflects on her life in a manner that allows us to see every corner of every room she’s ever been in–and every corner of every room we’ve ever been in. Because her story is ours. Nicholas is a distinct American voice. Her inspiring story\, written with deep humility and refreshing honesty\, is further proof that women will one day save this country. And I’m a witness.” –James McBride\, National Book Award winner \nA poignant\, revelatory memoir from acclaimed novelist and actor Denise Nicholas that offers an episodic exploration of her multifaceted life\, delving intimately into themes of artistic self-invention\, race\, and grief. \nLong before writing her acclaimed novel Freshwater Road\, or her career as a path-breaking TV and film star\, Denise Nicholas was a middle-class Black girl growing up in 1950s Detroit\, struggling to decipher her family’s profound secrets. She loved Detroit’s vibrant culture despite the harsh realities of its racial segregation\, which deeply influenced her perspective on identity. In her early twenties\, she dropped out of the University of Michigan to tour the Deep South with the Free Southern Theater at the height of the Civil Rights Movement\, a path that ultimately ignited her lifelong commitment to social justice and activism. A few short years later she would launch from stage work to meteoric national fame as a series lead on the groundbreaking ABC-TV show Room 222\, a role that earned her three consecutive Golden Globe nominations. \nWith eloquence\, vulnerability\, and resolve\, Nicholas mines her six-decade journey through TV and film stardom\, the complexities of her three marriages\, and her reconstituting her creative life to become a celebrated novelist\, reflecting on the personal\, professional\, and societal pressures that buffeted her throughout. Constructed of episodic reflections from both personal and professional high points and low points of her life\, Nicholas navigates the intersections of love and identity\, exploring how her experiences in Hollywood shaped her understanding of success\, intimacy\, and commitment. Her narrative is rich with anecdotes from her career in Hollywood\, as an actor and\, later\, a successful screenwriter for television and eventually a novelist\, providing a backdrop to the struggles and achievements that marked her path. She outspokenly discusses the challenges she faced as a trailblazing actress of color\, shedding light on the systemic barriers and biases within the entertainment industry. \nBut at the deepest level\, this memoir is a heartfelt exploration of grief\, as Nicholas recounts the profound losses–including the unsolved\, targeted slaying of her sister\, the telling of which occupies the center of her story–that have shaped her. Her reflections on mourning and resilience paint a vivid\, moving portrait of how to journey through healing to new dimensions of self-discovery. Through her powerful\, stylish\, and evocative storytelling\, Nicholas not only chronicles her own remarkable life but also provides a resonant narrative of what it means to live\, work\, and succeed as a Black woman in America over the past half-century.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-denise-nicholas-discusses-signs-finding-home-a-memoir/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T114500
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20250106T200208Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children’s section of Vroman’s Bookstore.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T204632Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Paula Lafferty discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)
DESCRIPTION:Paula Lafferty\, in conversation with Dahlia De La Vega\, discusses & signs The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Limited Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)\n\nA purchase of the book from Vroman’s is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. \nOutlander-meets-The Princess Bride plus Camelot in a fresh\, big-hearted\, feminist\, timeslip adventure reimagining the epic saga of King Arthur\, as told from the perspective of his spunky and surprising queen\, Vera – complete with time travel and good running shoes! \n***DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges\, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover\, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers*** Only while supplies last. \nVera always knew she didn’t fit in. When she learns that she is meant to be in another time\, she leaps at the chance to embrace a new life in a world of valor\, intrigue\, and unexpected magic in this bold and romantic retelling of Arthurian legend . . . \n22-year-old Vera is at a crossroads: waiting tables\, grieving her previous relationship\, and jogging aimlessly each morning as if toward an uncertain future. Then an odd man shows up at her workplace\, insisting that she was once the legendary Queen Guinevere of Camelot\, and that her lost memories hold the key to changing both the past and the present. Somehow\, it all feels like the direction she’s been looking for. But when she asks the mysterious man to tell her more about Lancelot\, Arthur\, and a faithless queen\, he can only say that much of what she’s heard about Camelot is wrong. The truth\, he claims\, is something she must see for herself. \nAfter jumping through a portal in Glastonbury’s historic center\, Vera is not prepared for what she finds. Magic is everywhere\, but a curse on the kingdom means it dwindles every day. She has no idea how to perform a queen’s duties. Her fast friendship with Lancelot sets gossip flowing\, and the stranger she must call “husband” often refuses to meet her eye. Arthur is a puzzle: cold\, forbidding\, and\, while angry to her face\, keeps leaving secret tokens of tenderness in her chambers. Worst of all\, Vera’s memories–and the answers locked within them–show no signs of returning. If Vera is truly destined to save Camelot\, she’ll have to trust her instincts. And her king will have to trust her . . .
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-paula-lafferty-discusses-signs-the-once-and-future-queen-deluxe-limited-edition-the-lives-of-guinevere/
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:20260118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T204850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204850Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Chanel Miller discusses & signs The Moon Without Stars
DESCRIPTION:What’s the deal with middle school\, anyway? Newbery Honor-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school–and the way growing up\, finding friends\, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. \nAt the beginning of seventh grade\, Luna knows who she is: an observant\, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend\, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off\, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she’s going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? \nIn a contemporary novel that feels like today’s Are You There God? It’s Me\, Margaret\, Newbery Honor winner and bestselling author Chanel Miller explores what it means to lose and then find yourself again in the middle of middle school.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-chanel-miller-discusses-signs-the-moon-without-stars/
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:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T114500
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20250106T200208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T200208Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children’s section of Vroman’s Bookstore.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T205302Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dr. Maya Ackerman discusses & signs Creative Machines: Ai\, Art & Us
DESCRIPTION:A bold and thought-provoking journey into AI’s power to transform human creativity \nIn Creative Machines: AI\, Art & Us\, world-renowned AI researcher and generative AI pioneer\, Maya Ackerman\, takes you on a thrilling journey into the rise of creative AI\, from its earliest pioneers to the cutting-edge tools shaping music\, art\, and human imagination today. \nAckerman cuts through the hype\, revealing the true capabilities and limitations of generative AI while championing its potential to amplify human creativity rather than replace it. Drawing on psychology\, philosophy\, and her own cutting-edge research\, she reveals how generative AI exposes both the brilliance and the blind spots of human society–our ingenuity\, our biases\, our assumptions about intelligence and identity. \nThe book contains: \n\nThe hidden history and explosive growth of AI-generated creativity\nExplorations of the true capabilities and limitations of creative AI\nA visionary framework for using AI as a tool to enhance\, rather than hinder\, human creativity\nA bold new perspective on AI ethics and why fixing AI is not enough\n\nPerfect for entrepreneurs\, tech leaders\, developers\, ethicists\, and creative professionals\, Creative Machines offers deep insights\, compelling stories\, and a visionary perspective on AI’s impact on human society. An essential read for anyone doing their best to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-maya-ackerman-discusses-signs-creative-machines-ai-art-us/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Taleen Voskuni discusses & signs Our Ex’s Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Two people who can’t stand each other must come together to plan their mutual ex’s wedding in this new romantic comedy by Taleen Voskuni\, author of Lavash at First Sight. \nAni Avakian was supposed to be the Bay Area’s premier Armenian wedding planner by now. But after a huge blow to her business\, she’s determined to redeem herself by taking on the biggest job of her career: a wedding for an indie movie star. The wedding is set at a stunning Armenian-owned winery\, and Ani is eager to connect with the owner\, who she’ll be working closely with. But then she actually meets him. Sure\, Raffi is ridiculously hot and charming\, but he’s also insufferably smug. Though the real gut punch comes when Ani meets the happy couple–because the actress’s fiancée is none other than the woman who shattered her heart two years ago: her ex-girlfriend\, Kami.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-taleen-voskuni-discusses-signs-our-exs-wedding/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Lost x Found: Keepsakes Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Bookstore for an exhibit where special family keepsakes lost to the Los Angeles fires are reimagined by local designers and artists\, celebrating memory\, creativity\, and community healing. \nLost x Found: Keepsakes Reimagined is an exhibit of Project Keepsake\, which began in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles fires when loss felt overwhelming\, and the path to recovery was uncertain. It grew from a simple act of care into a year-long creative collaboration between local artists and families who lost cherished keepsakes in the fires. The project is led by local design leader Alvin Oei\, founder of CMD+Y\, a creative nonprofit that uses imagination to explore social and environmental issues while supporting local communities through art. Through illustration and storytelling\, artists and designers participating in Lost x Found worked closely with families to reimagine beloved objects such as toys\, mementos\, and symbols of comfort that were lost to the flames. What emerged was more than artwork. It became a way to honor emotional memory\, restore a sense of connection\, and acknowledge a part of disaster recovery that often goes unseen. \nThis exhibition brings those keepsakes to life digitally\, displayed in handcrafted fixtures that transform the space into an intimate gallery of resilience and remembrance. Families\, neighbors\, and the wider community are invited to gather\, reflect\, and celebrate the culmination of a year of volunteer-driven creativity. The event will also feature speakers sharing the journey of Lost x Found\, from its beginnings with Design for Disaster Response LA\, to a workshop with ArtCenter College of Design Designmatters\, to the co‑creative relationships that shaped each illustration. Entirely grassroots and built through collective generosity\, Lost x Found stands as a testament to what can grow when art\, empathy\, and community come together. \nFor more information and / or to participate in the project\, please contact Project Keepsake on their website.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lost-x-found-keepsakes-reimagined/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T211730Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jan 25 Local Author Day Introducing Peggy Hongduc Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Peggy Hongduc Nguyen presents Zodiac Animals for Movers\nThrough movement-based concepts and dynamic illustrations\, Zodiac Animals for Movers is a children’s book inviting readers to embody the gifts of each zodiac friend. Interact with Nguyễn-Griffin’s reimagining of the Vietnamese and Chinese Lunar calendar by celebrating the creative expression of twelve animals and our collective power to move as one.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jan-25-local-author-day-introducing-peggy-hongduc-nguyen/
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:20260125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T211951Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day Introducing Eddie Dovigi & C.A. River
DESCRIPTION:Eddie Dovigi presents Scrubber\nScrubber is a cyberpunk\, neo-noir about a young woman\, Elly\, who is a freelance “scrubber” –a hacker that receives anonymous commissions to illegally delete watermarks on AI-generated media. When her smartdevice pings with a gig that seems too good to be true\, she quickly realizes she may be in over her head. \nThe book takes place in the alleyways of an urban metropolis\, Demos\, that hums with neon pink\, green\, and blue at night. Elly connects with a few characters throughout her mission\, including Lance\, leader of the werewolf sect\, “misanthropic lycanthropes”. Also\, the immaculately dressed\, Dan Dan\, who is like a living and breathing porcelain doll. But Elly isn’t taking any chances or pulling any punches\, she is sure to leave a trail of recordings in her wake in case the long arm of the law\, or worse\, the eyes that seem to lurk in the shadows\, threaten to put a stop to her at any moment. In the end\, these recordings may be Elly’s only hope. \nC.A. River presents Sea of Waking Dreams\nIt is 2001 when Karina Layne decides it’s the right time for gastric bypass surgery. Losing over one hundred pounds seems like an impossible dream\, but she and her husband\, Ryan\, are ready to have children. Determined to confront the childhood trauma that contributed to her unhealthy relationship with food\, Karina returns to her memories to seek healing and begins undergoing a magnificent metamorphosis of mind and body. Karina and Ryan’s bond is strong and promises a long life of passion and happiness. However\, as Karina navigates her new identity\, they face unexpected challenges that rock the foundation of their marriage. When Karina and Ryan’s cousin unexpectedly develops a spark a year after her surgery\, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Ryan and her growing feelings for Blake. As she is forced to question her beliefs about love and commitment\, she faces an agonizing choice. Will she stay committed to her marriage or take a chance on a different kind of love? And will tragedy derail Karina’s progress toward transformation? In this captivating voyage through love\, healing\, and self-discovery\, a woman’s journey to weight loss leads her to decide what she truly wants-and who she wants to become.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-eddie-dovigi-c-a-river/
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:20260126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Paula Price reads from & signs Happiness is for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Paula Price reads from & signs Happiness is for Everyone\n\nA purchase of the book from Vroman’s is greatly appreciated and makes events like this possible. \nTeach kids they have the power to choose happiness. \nInspired by the adult non-fiction book\, The Quest for Happiness.To Be Happy\, or Not to Be Happy. The Choice is Yours.\, this playful book helps kids ages 3 to 8 discover that happiness is a choice everyone deserves. Through the fun and uplifting poem\, children will learn simple ways to create happiness-by being kind\, grateful\, and finding joy in everyday moments. A heartwarming journey that empowers kids to shine from within!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-paula-price-reads-from-signs-happiness-is-for-everyone/
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:20260126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T211412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T211412Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Lisa Yee & Dan Santat discuss & sign A Sea Monster Conundrum (the Misfits)
DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES – When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts?! a sea monster?!)–who’re you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs\, that’s who! The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! \n“For any kid who’s felt like a misfit\, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” –Lincoln Peirce\, creator of Big Nate \nOof! When reports of ghosts arise around an abandoned lighthouse\, Olive and her elite team of underdogs are immediately thrust into a brand new case. After all\, ghosts don’t exist . . . right? \nReal or not\, the ghosts draw quite a crowd at Olive’s beloved Reforming Arts School\, or RASCH ( not “rash”). Turns out everyone wants a glimpse of the ghosts\, including . . . the nearby marine life?! \nBetween RASCH’s ghosts and newfound tourism\, rumors soon spiral out of control about a sea monster in the bay–snagging unwanted attention from a corrupt mogul. What is going on at RASCH? Does the mythical creature really exist\, and can the Misfits save it from being captured? The team will have to dive deep to get to the bottom of San Francisco’s most legendary mystery. . . . \nFor other Misfit adventures\, don’t miss The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum and The Misfits #2: A Copycat Conundrum!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lisa-yee-dan-santat-discuss-sign-a-sea-monster-conundrum-the-misfits/
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:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T212313Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: John Sayles discusses & signs Crucible
DESCRIPTION:Already the gateway for illegal Canadian liquor during Prohibition\, the Motor City becomes a crucible for American class conflict during the Great Depression\, with an army of laid off Ford workers drifting into the ranks of the burgeoning union movement — Henry Ford’s worst nightmare.  To keep the hundreds of thousands still employed by him in thrall\, the man who was formerly ‘America’s favorite tycoon’ recruits black laborers migrating from the deep South to serve as ‘strike insurance’\, and gives Harry Bennett\, pugnacious as he is diminutive\, free reign over the legion of barroom brawlers and ex-cons who make up the company’s ‘Security Department’. \nThe Model T mogul has also bought a sizable chunk of Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest\, vowing to grow his own rubber for tires\, but stubbornly refusing to include a botanist in his troop of would-be jungle tamers. As a series of biological plagues descend on the Fordlandia plantation\, the racial melting pot he has created in Detroit begins to boil over\, and not even the Sage of Dearborn can control the forces that have been unleashed. \nThe novel’s cast — Ford workers black and white and their families\, young radicals\, cynical newsmen\, gangsters\, Brazilian rubber tappers\, cameos from boxer Joe Louis and muralist Diego Rivera — create the tapestry of differing points of view that John Sayles has become famous for\, the events portrayed fundamental to the country we live in today.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-john-sayles-discusses-signs-crucible/
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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T212817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212817Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Shari Dunbar Boyer discusses & signs The Book of Modern Ceremony: Practices to Mark Life’s Big and Small Moments
DESCRIPTION:For those seeking connection and meaning in their everyday lives\, an easy-to-follow\, beautiful\, and inspiring manual on performing ceremonies for all occasions and milestones\, from life transitions and family gatherings to holidays and seasonal changes. \nFor as long as humans have existed\, we have performed ceremonies to mark occasions and personal transitions to create meaning and connect with the world\, ourselves\, and each other. Though ceremony is still a cornerstone of many cultures around the globe\, modern rituals are largely confined to just three events: birth\, marriage\, and death. Without our ancestors’ sense of frequent and intentional ceremony\, we have lost the power to bring meaning to our everyday lives. The Book of Modern Ceremony is here to change that. \nWritten by sociologist and ceremonialist Shari Dunbar Boyer\, this book shares more than 30 ceremonies that can be easily incorporated into contemporary life. There are rituals for life transitions\, calendar changes\, and personal growth. Some celebrate familiar events\, like the Untraditional Birthday or Vow Renewal ceremonies\, but others mark important milestones that we often neglect\, such as moving to a new home or entering menopause. And of course\, there are seasonal rituals for every solstice\, equinox\, and moon cycle. \nPresented in easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions\, The Book of Modern Ceremony encourages readers to leave behind the daily stressors of life and connect more deeply with themselves\, their loved ones\, and their own spirituality.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-shari-dunbar-boyer-discusses-signs-the-book-of-modern-ceremony-practices-to-mark-lifes-big-and-small-moments/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T114500
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20250106T200208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T200208Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Steve and the gang host story time every Wednesday at 11 AM in the upstairs children’s section of Vroman’s Bookstore.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie-2/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T190000
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CREATED:20260116T213046Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kaira Rouda discusses & signs We Were Never Friends
DESCRIPTION:Sisters? Forever. Friends? NEVER. Who knew a reunion weekend could be so deadly? \nMeet the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu: \n\nRoxy Callahan Gentry\, the ruthless former sorority president and current hostess who has painstakingly choreographed every detail of this weekend–even matching the cocktails to her couture–to prove that she remains their undisputed queen\nAmelia Dell\, the widow drenched in old money and alcohol\, with her big pot-stirring spoon and uninvited boy-toy in tow\nJamie Vale\, the double-legacy pledge\, straight-A student with no sparkle\, now a top cardiologist with a picture-perfect family–and a well-guarded bad habit\nBeth Harrison\, the scholarship student who never quite fit in and was only admitted because her best friend Sunny insisted that the two were a package deal\nSunny Spencer\, the carefree and beloved friend to all\, or so it seemed–until she wasn’t\n\nThey’ve been summoned to Roxy’s luxurious Palm Springs vacation home to celebrate the engagement of her son to Beth’s daughter. But the refurbished 1920s estate is eerily reminiscent of the hotel where tragedy struck during Spring Break twenty-five years ago. Long-simmering tensions and shocking secrets begin bubbling to the surface like bodies–because while the weekend was supposed to be about celebrating the future\, it’s not so easy to bury the past… \nFor fans of Shari Lapena\, Mary Kubica\, and B. A. Paris\, We Were Never Friends is an unputdownable\, riveting train wreck full of dark humor and bad behavior.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kaira-rouda-discusses-signs-we-were-never-friends/
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:20260131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T133749
CREATED:20260116T215944Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Rebekah Faubion discusses & signs Lost Girls of Hollow Lake
DESCRIPTION:After a group of teens visits a dangerous island where three are left behind\, the surviving girls realize they must return to confront the sinister force hunting them. This dark YA thriller is perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. \nEight were lost. Five were found. None will ever be free. \nFor Evie Williams\, life is about to get a lot more complicated. Haunted by the events of a school trip to Hollow Lake National Park that went disastrously wrong\, Evie and her friends returned changed\, their lives forever marked by the mysterious Island they encountered–and the three girls they left behind. \nNow\, someone is picking off those who were involved\, one by one. Their families\, friends\, and even online investigators are all caught in a deadly game. The stakes are raised when Evie receives a chilling message: to save her loved ones\, she must return to the Island. \nAs Evie and the other “Lost Girls” navigate the treacherous terrain of the Island once more\, they must confront the secrets they’ve buried\, the horrors they witnessed\, and the person–or thing–that’s hunting them. But some secrets refuse to stay hidden\, and the Island demands a price for freedom.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-rebekah-faubion-discusses-signs-lost-girls-of-hollow-lake/
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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