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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day Introducing Jerell Hill\, Elliot Blake & Travis Johns
DESCRIPTION:Jerell Hill presents Developing Conscious Gratitude in Schools: A Blueprint for Shifting from Burdens to Brilliance\nDeveloping Conscious Gratitude in Schools transforms how educators address systemic inequality in American education. Jerell Hill presents a comprehensive blueprint for creating inclusive\, empowering learning environments that shift students from burdens to brilliance\, particularly those from low-income and marginalized backgrounds.\nThis book explores how neighborhood conditions\, public health\, housing policy\, and segregation profoundly impact educational opportunities. Through compelling research\, case studies\, and practical strategies\, Hill provides concrete approaches educators and administrators can implement immediately. Unlike theoretical works that merely describe problems\, this offers actionable transformation.\nConscious gratitude is not about avoiding hardship\, but transforming it into purpose\, resilience\, and meaningful connection while honoring the sacred practice of teaching. \nElliot Blake presents Into the Great\nSparks fly when Lilah\, a thief from a colony outside the borders of the Federated Solar Republic\, meets Bax\, an FSR security officer at a colony within those borders\, during a time of heightened tensions for humanity as the silent\, staring\, seemingly invulnerable aliens dubbed The Aureum begin to meddle in human affairs. \nTravis Johns presents The Used Parts of Jimbo Winslow\nJames “Jimbo” Winslow is the football golden boy of a forgotten Tennessee town in the Appalachian Mountains. But growing up in an abusive home leaves a mark\, and his mother’s twisted love drives him to a violent act that nearly destroys his future. \nA last-minute scholarship pulls him from his hometown just as it threatens to swallow him whole. Leaving comes at a cost\, though\, as he abandons his high school sweetheart\, and when a brutal injury ends his NFL dreams\, Jimbo is left untethered. \nWith his mother’s violent warning to never return home\, Jimbo drifts to Hollywood\, where ambition turns corrosive. Chewed up by the city’s underbelly\, reduced to selling his body to survive\, and ultimately landing in jail\, Jimbo loses every illusion he once believed about success\, love\, and himself. \nSpit back out and broken\, he finally returns to Tennessee\, where his mother’s sudden tenderness feels like another cage\, and her new husband dredges up memories of his absent father. Jimbo\, faced with the demons he’s run from his entire life\, must decide if he’s ready to face the woman he abandoned and the small town that both raised and ruined him. \nThe Used Parts of Jimbo Winslow is a raw\, darkly funny\, and devastating coming-of-age novel about what dies in the cracks where love should’ve grown and the fierce\, perilous grace of offering your heart anyway-even when loving someone means cutting loose a piece of yourself and laying it in their hands. \nFor readers of Demon Copperhead\, Friday Night Lights: A Town\, a Team\, and a Dream\, The Prince of Tides\, and Jesus’ Son.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-introducing-jerell-hill-elliot-blake-travis-johns/
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:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: John Stephens discusses & signs Age of Fury
DESCRIPTION:In Gilded Age New York\, a fierce seventeen year-old Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sister’s killer. Told from both perspectives\, their search for justice pulls them from the city’s darkest corners to glittering ballrooms\, where a secret can mean death\, and love comes at a perilous price. \nTwo unlikely allies must venture into dangerous places–perhaps into each other’s arms–to solve a brutal crime. \nCaitlin \nMary\, my darling twin. I came on the instant of getting your letter. Leaving home in Ireland\, crossing the ocean and still arriving too late. Because you’re gone. Murdered and left in a dark alley! But I will avenge you\, my love. I swear it. Even if I must make a deal with the devil. Or\, in this case\, the most blood-soaked gangster in New York. \nWilliam \nThere is blood on my hands I cannot wash away. But if finding this girl’s killer proves that I am more than the dark thing inside me\, more than a monster\, then I will. Only I did not forsee Caitlin. Now I have to make a choice. About who I am\, who I will be\, and who I love. \nA producer\, director\, and writer for shows like Gossip Girl\, Gilmore Girls\, The O.C.\, and Gotham turns his attention to the underbelly of Gilded Age New York in this riveting suspense novel that blends tension and humanity–and deftly showcases a heart-stirring exploration of truth\, identity\, and love. \nQuestions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-john-stephens-discusses-signs-age-of-fury/
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:20261021T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Vroman's Bookstore & The Braille Institute Present: Barbara Kingsolver discussing Partita
DESCRIPTION:The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Demon Copperhead discusses her highly-anticipated new novel \nThe story of a brief\, passionate\, life-changing love affair\, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty. \nLivia Cable has made her peace with her marriage and modest livelihood in the farm country where she grew up\, until a shocking phone call from an old lover shakes her to the core. Decades earlier\, this man knew her as Livia Bohusz\, a music conservatory student estranged from her home and family\, uncertain of anything except her passion for music and promise as an extraordinary pianist. His request\, now\, to see her again stirs up ghosts she’s kept at bay for a lifetime. \nShifting between past and present\, Livia’s decision to meet or reject the reunion means confronting step by step\, in memories framed as musical dances\, the experiences of childhood loss\, abandonment\, self-immolating passion\, and perilous attachment to a man who broke her belief in love and ruptured the course of her life. \nWith razor-sharp acuity and deep affection\, Pulitzer Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver’s unforgettable new novel reflects on class barriers\, the risks of ambition\, and the timeless power of art and how it can transform a life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-vromans-bookstore-the-braille-institute-present-barbara-kingsolver-discussing-partita/
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:20261023T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  DC Frost and Gary Phillips: An evening of contemporary LA Noir moderated by Saul Gonzalez
DESCRIPTION:A Shadow of Jaguars (Detective DJ Arias Mystery #2) \n“Pulling back the curtain in Hollywood . . . twisty enough to tie you in knots\, exciting enough to keep you guessing\, and smart enough to make you think.”–Ilana Berry\, author of The Peacock and the Sparrow \nA Shadow of Jaguars by D.C. Frost is a gripping cross-border noir thriller that follows Detective DJ Arias as he navigates murder\, Hollywood intrigue\, and immigrant struggles across Mexico City and Los Angeles\, blending fast-paced suspense and richly drawn characters. \nIn Mexico City for a family funeral\, Detective DJ Arias encounters a group of Robin Hood-style thieves who call themselves the Jaguars. Their activities reach across the border into Los Angeles with a Hollywood murder that entangles LA’s elite and the nannies\, housekeepers\, and gardeners who serve them\, and threatens DJ’s own loved ones. A sequel to the mystery A Punishing Breed\, A Shadow of Jaguars finds DJ and partner Bobby Talbot struggling to untangle a murder where Hollywood\, wealthy powerbrokers\, and an immigrant population struggle to coexist and survive. Throughout it all\, his faithful dog Evidence is by his side. \nThe Haul: A Heist Novel \nA professional thief takes the chance of a lifetime when he agrees to mastermind the raid of a tech billionaire’s secret bunker in this action-packed heist thriller set in the heart of contemporary Los Angeles\, from master of West Coast noir Gary Phillips.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dc-frost-and-gary-phillips-an-evening-of-contemporary-la-noir-moderated-by-saul-gonzalez/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Liz Brizzi reads from & signs Milo & Twig
DESCRIPTION:A heartwarming and gentle story about the quiet courage it takes to let go and the joy in helping someone you love become their truest\, happiest self. \nTwig is Milo’s best friend. But what will happen when Twig needs to spread his wings? \nThe day Twig falls from his nest\, he meets a boy named Milo. As Milo tends to Twig’s broken wing\, he learns what it means to truly love a friend. Twig grows stronger and stronger\, and soon Milo must make a difficult decision about the last thing his new best friend needs to heal. \nMilo and Twig shows readers what it means to love someone for exactly who they are\, helping kids understand how their actions can positively affect others and\, in turn\, not only brighten their world but also make it a better place. \nBUILDING EMPATHY: The perfect book for parents and teachers to show kids how their actions can affect others and inspire them to treat those individuals with respect and kindness. \nCARING FOR NATURE: Milo’s love and respect for Twig and his needs will help readers understand the importance of respecting the earth’s natural wonders\, so they can be appreciated by all who encounter them. \nGOOD DEEDS: While aiding his new friend\, Milo discovers acts of service for others can lead to personal growth and happiness for himself. \nUNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP: Celebrates how bonds can form between even the most unexpected of pals through not only activities but understanding and acceptance. \nPerfect for: \n\nParents\, grandparents\, educators\, and educators\nPreschool and kindergarten-level readers\nPet parents and animals lovers\nGift givers looking for a family read-aloud book\nFans of Two Together\, Ida\, Always and This Story is Not About a Kitten
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-liz-brizzi-reads-from-signs-milo-twig/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Marie Lu\, in conversation with Dahlia De La Vega\, discusses & signs Mortal Things
DESCRIPTION:This stunning first edition features a foiled jacket – a must-have for collectors everywhere! \n“A dark dream of a book.” –Victoria Aveyard\, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Red Queen series and the Realm Breaker trilogy \n“A riveting\, magical read that is impossible to put down.” –Rebecca Ross\, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Divine Rivals \nSet in a world of insatiable immortals\, their eternal rivalries\, and the humans trapped between them\, Mortal Things is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu\, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter and A Darker Shade of Magic. \nRose Lin Fairchild didn’t believe in gods\, but one chose her anyway. \nRose despises Raven\, the god of Death. His mysterious commands. His mercurial moods. His closed heart. But most of all\, she loathes that she was forced to become his Harbinger\, a human mercenary tasked to fulfill their god’s every want and whim. Still\, she would do it again\, because being a Harbinger is the only thing keeping her best friend alive. \nWhen a murder rocks the world of the gods\, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm’s spotlight as Raven’s heir. This is her chance to free her friend once and for all. But in order for her to ascend\, she must first prove herself to the other gods–and the one person standing in her way is a fellow Harbinger. \nÉtienne Beauchard is notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks. Rose can’t stand that he is the one assigned to test her abilities\, but as their initial hostility evolves into an intense attraction\, they find that the gods’ secrets go deeper than they ever expected. Something is wrong in the immortal world\, something that threatens to break their bond and engulf them all in war. \nAs Rose and Étienne fight to uncover the truth and trust each other with their hearts\, they realize that everything hinges on the same question: How far would you go to save the person you love?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marie-lu-in-conversation-with-dahlia-de-la-vega-discusses-signs-mortal-things/
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:  Daniel Kwan & Julia Pott read from & sign Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?
DESCRIPTION:Help a shy ghost overcome their anxiety in time to attend a party in this whimsical picture book written by one of the creators of Everything Everywhere All at Once and the creator of Summer Camp Island! \nGhost is going to a party tonight\, and they are a little nervous. In fact… Would you go to the party with them? Maybe they would feel better if you were there! \nThis sweet and luminously illustrated picture book makes for a perfectly spirited\, interactive read-aloud that will charm and inspire even the shyest of partygoers. \nQuestions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-daniel-kwan-julia-pott-read-from-sign-have-you-ever-seen-a-ghost/
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:  Francine Berman discusses & signs Better Tech: Putting People First in Cyberspace
DESCRIPTION:How to fix the tech we depend on to empower\, rather than endanger\, the people who use it. \nFrom an award-winning pioneer in data infrastructure and leader in tech policy\, lauded by the Library of Congress\, Bloomberg BusinessWeek\, and Newsweek. \nTechnology powers our world. But we often give it the upper hand\, treating tech solutions as right by default and accepting online risk as the price we have to pay. Rampant security breaches\, unwanted surveillance\, predators\, and misinformation are just a normal part of cyberspace. But what if tech was designed and managed to empower and protect the people who use it? In Better Tech\, Francine Berman explores this question and argues that for society to advance and humanity to thrive\, technology must put people first. \nBerman focuses on the riskiest and most essential technologies–social media\, AI chatbots\, search engines–all of which serve as digital critical infrastructure. She argues that the risk-mitigation strategies for critical infrastructure like roads\, bridges\, food systems\, and the electrical grid can also be used for cyberspace because we should be able to expect that our technology is similarly safe\, dependable\, and trustworthy. Better Tech goes beyond identifying the problems of technology and provides an actionable playbook of responsible design\, development\, use\, and regulatory strategies that can be used by everyone from policymakers to students and general readers to reduce technology’s risks and advance the public good. \nQuestions? email promo@vromansbookstore.com or call us at (626)449-5320
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-francine-berman-discusses-signs-better-tech-putting-people-first-in-cyberspace/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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