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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jin Wang presents Born Naughty: My Childhood in China
DESCRIPTION:Share in the joyful\, adventure-filled shenanigans of a child growing up in a small mud hut in Inner Mongolia in this charming\, illustrated memoir for young middle-grade readers. \nGrowing up in Inner Mongolia\, Jin Wang was rambunctious and boisterous and did not always listen to her Ma. Jin and her family were poor\, but like kids everywhere\, she still found a way to have fun and get into lots of mischief climbing trees\, digging for mushrooms\, and even looking for wolves. \nPaired with delightful\, kid-friendly illustrations\, this early middle-grade memoir invites readers to join Jin and her family in the outskirts of Inner Mongolia to remind us that though we all have different customs and traditions\, we are more alike than not\, and that mischief lives within all of us.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jin-wang-presents-born-naughty-my-childhood-in-china/
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:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Adam Higginbotham discusses Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space
DESCRIPTION:On January 28\, 1986\, just seventy-three seconds into flight\, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean\, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew\, which included New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK\, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth-century history–one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened\, and why\, has never been told. \nBased on extensive archival research and meticulous\, original reporting\, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space follows a handful of central protagonists–including each of the seven members of the doomed crew–through the years leading up to the accident\, and offers a detailed account of the tragedy itself and the investigation afterward. It’s a compelling tale of ambition and ingenuity undermined by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubris and heroism; and of an investigation driven by leakers and whistleblowers determined to bring the truth to light. Throughout\, there are the ominous warning signs of a tragedy to come\, recognized but then ignored\, and later hidden from the public. \nHigginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program and the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster\, as well as the designers\, engineers\, and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space. A masterful blend of riveting human drama and fascinating and absorbing science\, Challenger identifies a turning point in history–and brings to life an even more complex and astonishing story than we remember.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-adam-higginbotham-discusses-challenger-a-true-story-of-heroism-and-disaster-on-the-edge-of-space/
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:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Tom Hoffarth discusses Perfect Eloquence: An Appreciation of Vin Scully
DESCRIPTION:When Vin Scully passed away in 2022\, the city of Los Angeles lost its soundtrack. If you were able to deliver a eulogy for him\, what might it be? What impact did he have on you? What do you carry forward from his legacy? Sixty-seven essayists-one representing each season of his career calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers\, from 1950 through 2016-reflect on the ways his professional and private life influenced them. The contributions include a range of stories and remembrances from those who knew and followed him. The consensus of the contributions is that Scully’s actions spoke louder than his well-recognized words. This collection includes fellow broadcasters as well as historians\, players\, journalists\, celebrities\, and others connected to the game of baseball\, with each piece introduced by sports journalist Tom Hoffarth. Readers can consider Scully’s life through common themes: his sincerity\, his humility\, his professionalism\, his passion for his faith\, his devotion to his family\, his insistence on remembering and giving context to important moments in the history of not just the game but the world in general\, all wrapped up in a gift for weaving storytelling with accurate reporting\, fellowship with performance art\, humor\, and connection.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-tom-hoffarth-discusses-perfect-eloquence-an-appreciation-of-vin-scully/
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:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T130000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Naomi Hirahara presents A Child’s Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History
DESCRIPTION:The perfect primer for kids ages 8-12\, A Child’s Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is packed with remarkable stories\, groundbreaking events\, and inspirational people\, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States. \nThe latest entry in the award-winning Child’s Introduction series is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. The book is packed with profiles of dozens of AAPI trailblazers from from all walks of life\, including political activist Grace Lee Boggs\, Vice President Kamala Harris\, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson\, and dozens of others who have made contributions to music\, food\, sciences\, technology\, and more. Kids will learn key terms like “Asian American” and “Pacific Islander\,” how to pronounce common Asian names\, and the discrimination members of the community have faced (and continue to face). They will be introduced to a wide variety of traditions\, from Diwali to Lunar New Year and signature dishes\, like poi and pho\, all giving greater visibility to Asian Americans for young learners. \nFeaturing charming illustrations and a lively design\, as well as a pull-out poster\, A Child’s Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is much-needed addition every home library and classroom.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-naomi-hirahara-presents-a-childs-introduction-to-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-history/
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: Marcelo Verdad discusses The Dream Catcher
DESCRIPTION:For fans of Last Stop on Market Street\, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment. \nSome people dream of perfect waves\, fancy castles\, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day. \nAnd little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun\, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins\, Miguel has only one simple wish–to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don’t always come to pass? \nMarcelo Verdad’s poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-marcelo-verdad-discusses-the-dream-catcher/
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:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Bonsai Workshop with Daniel Deephouse
DESCRIPTION:$100.00 per person \nDaniel brings more than 40 years of experience in Bonsai care and cultivation. He has created and cared for Bonsai in Australia\, the UK\, and the US. \nYou’ll repot\, trim\, and wire your own Japanese garden! As part of our ongoing Bonsai series\, Daniel will take you through the process of creating and caring for your very own Bonsai. We provide all the supplies you need\, you bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We can’t wait to meet you. \nThis month’s plant selection is TBA. \nDaniel brings more than 40 years of experience\, across Australia\, the UK\, and the US\, in the cultivation and care of Bonsai. He fell in love with the art when his Oma (grandmother) Elizabeth Deephouse introduced him to it when he was eight. He loves to share his passion with anyone interested in learning. Daniel currently volunteers to help maintain the Bonsai collection at the Huntington Gardens and the Lake Balboa Japanese Garden. He also tends to private collections in the Los Angeles area and styles private trees. You can see some of his work at www.deephouselandscaping.com
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-bonsai-workshop-with-daniel-deephouse/
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:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Ali Velshi\, in conversation with Reza Aslan\, discusses Small Acts of Courage
DESCRIPTION:A captivating family history that illustrates how small actions can have an outsized political impact. \nSmall acts of courage matter. Sometimes\, they change the world. Our history books are filled with the stories of those who fought for democracy and freedom–for idealism itself–against all odds\, from Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to Rev. Martin Luther King\, Jr. These iconic struggles for social change illustrate the importance of engagement and activism\, and offer a template for the battles we are fighting today. But using the right words is often easier than taking action; action can be hard\, and costly. \nMore than a century ago\, MSNBC host Ali Velshi’s great-grandfather sent his seven-year-old son to live at Tolstoy Farm\, Gandhi’s ashram in South Africa. This difficult decision would change the trajectory of his family history forever. From childhood\, Velshi’s grandfather was imbued with an ethos of public service and social justice\, and a belief in absolute equality among all people–ideals that his children carried forward as they escaped apartheid\, emigrating to Kenya and ultimately Canada and the United States. \nIn Small Acts of Courage\, Velshi taps into 125 years of family history to advocate for social justice as a living\, breathing experience–a way of life more than an ideology. With rich detail and vivid prose\, he relates the stories of regular people who made a lasting commitment to fight for change\, even when success seemed impossible. This heartfelt exploration of how we can breathe new life into the principles of pluralistic democracy is an urgent call to action–for progress to be possible\, we must all do whatever we can to make a difference. (St. Martin’s Press) \nREZA ASLAN is a renowned writer\, commentator\, professor\, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer\, and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce award\, Aslan is the author of three internationally best-selling books\, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller\, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers and the hit CBS comedy United States of Al. He is the host and Executive Producer of CNN’s Believer and Rough Draft with Reza Aslan\, as well as co-host along with Rainn Wilson of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-ali-velshi-in-conversation-with-reza-aslan-discusses-small-acts-of-courage/
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:20240510T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Wendy Chen\, in conversation with Alexandra Chang\, discusses Their Divine Fires
DESCRIPTION:In 1917\, at the dawn of the Chinese Revolution\, Yunhong grew up in the southern China countryside and fell deeply in love with the son of a wealthy landlord despite her brother’s objections. On the night of her wedding\, her brother destroys the marriage before it has even lasted a day and irrevocably changes the shape of Yunhong’s family; her daughter Yuexin will never know her father. Haunted by a history that she will never fully understand\, Yuexin passes those memories onto her daughters Hongxing and Yonghong\, who come of age in the years following Mao’s death\, battling the push and pull of political forces as they forge their own paths. Each generation guards its secrets\, leaving Emily\, great-granddaughter of Yunhong and living in contemporary America\, to piece together what actually happened between her mother\, her sister\, and the weight of their shared ancestry. \nDrawing on the lives of her great-grandmother and her great-uncles–both of whom fought on the side of the Communists–as well as her mother’s experiences during the Cultural Revolution\, Wendy Chen infuses Their Divine Fires with a passion that will transport the reader back to powerful moments in history while bringing us close to the women who persisted despite the forces all around them. Both brilliant and haunting\, it’s a story about what our ancestors will\, and won’t\, tell us.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-wendy-chen-in-conversation-with-alexandra-chang-discusses-their-divine-fires/
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:20240509T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Joanne Leedom-Ackerman and Adam Sikes present their latest releases\, The Far Side of the Desert and The Underhanded
DESCRIPTION:The Far Side of the Desert: A terrorist attack–a Kidnapping–the ultimate vacation gone Wrong \nSisters Samantha and Monte Waters are vacationing together in Santiago de Compostela\, Spain\, enjoying a festival and planning to meet with their brother\, Cal–but the idyllic plans are short-lived. When terrorists’ attacks rock the city around them\, Monte\, a U.S. foreign service officer\, and Samantha\, an international television correspondent\, are separated\, and one of them is whisked away in the frenzy. \nThe family mobilizes\, using all their contacts to try to find their missing sister\, but to no avail. She has vanished. As time presses on\, the outlook darkens. Can she be found\, or is she a lost cause? And\, even if she returns\, will the damage to her and those around her be irreparable? \nMoving from Spain to Washington to Morocco to Gibraltar to the Sahara Desert\, The Far Side of the Desert is a family drama and political thriller that explores links of terrorism\, crime\, and financial manipulation\, revealing the grace that ultimately foils destruction. (Oceanview Publishing) \n  \nThe Underhanded: Europe’s last line of defense against neofascism–a history professor? \nProfessor William Dresden has found solitude in the south of France to grapple with his troubled past–a neglected upbringing failed romances\, the recent demolition of his life’s work in academia\, and even witnessing genocide\, among other secrets. But he soon learns that he has much larger problems when an adrift MI6 officer\, Adeline Parker\, calls and insists on a meeting\, revealing shocking information about his family. Then a bomb explodes. \nWilliam and Adeline narrowly escape the attempt on their lives and find themselves battling a group of neofascists and extreme nationalists who are inciting violent divisions across Europe. They are pulled into a shadowy war against a cabal called the Strasbourg Executive and pushed to the brink by family betrayals\, corrupt institutions\, and the Executive’s subversive plots against the fabric of Western society.\nTo survive\, William must make tough decisions and act in ways he could’ve never previously imagined–but even that might not be enough.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-joanne-leedom-ackerman-and-adam-sikes-present-their-latest-releases-the-far-side-of-the-desert-and-the-underhanded/
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:20240509T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's ED:  Sound Bath Workshop with Shaman Ada Trinh and Erica Medina
DESCRIPTION:Sound Bath Workshop with Shaman Ada Trinh and Erica Medina\n$60.00 per person \nStep into a realm of deep relaxation and inner exploration with our Soundbath Shamanic Journey event. Prepare to be enveloped in the soothing vibrations of sound healing as we guide you through a soundbath experience. Let the harmonious tones of crystal singing bowls\, Tibetan bowls\, chimes\, gong\, and other instruments wash over you\, melting away stress and tension while restoring balance to mind\, body\, and spirit. \nIn addition to the Soundbath\, you will embark on a shamanic journey\, guided by meditation and visualization techniques. Dive deep into the realms of your subconscious\, gaining insight\, healing\, and spiritual connection along the way. \nWe invite you to bring your sense of curiosity and openness as we embark on this transformative journey together. Please come prepared with a yoga mat\, cozy blanket\, water bottle\, and journal to enhance your comfort and capture any insights that may arise. \nWhether you’re seeking relaxation\, healing\, or spiritual growth\, this event offers a sacred space for exploration and self-discovery. \nInstructors:\nShaman Ada Trinh is a generational shaman with deep ancestral roots from Rạch Giá\, Vietnam. After years of guidance from her late grandfather\, Ada now works in tandem with her ancestors to help raise consciousness and pave the way for the New Earth. Her work focuses on guiding\, healing\, and clearing her client’s pain and trauma through energy medicine. She combines her lineage-based practice with the practices learned from many traditional teachings to bring balance\, wisdom\, healing\, and guidance to all. \nErica Medina is a certified sound healer. Her dedication to healing herself brought her to discover the world of sound and vibrations. As she began to study and experience the effects sound vibration had in her personal life she became more excited to reach others to share the experience. Erica works with an energy medicine shaman and together they hold space for people around the LA area hosting multiple events for the community and private events for clients. \nShe is an enthusiastic student of continuous learning and personal growth and it’s committed to offer an amazing experience in the process of this journey.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-sound-bath-workshop-with-shaman-ada-trinh-and-erica-medina/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vroman's Bookstore,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Judith Orloff discusses The Genius of Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Embrace empathy as your superpower for transformative personal healing\, deeper relationships\, and more potent work in the world. \nEmpathy is no weakness―it holds transformative power to heal ourselves\, strengthen our relationships\, and amplify our purpose. Dr. Judith Orloff\, known for landmark works like The Empath’s Survival Guide\, shares an essential new resource for cultivating empathy as a daily healing practice and a form of emotional intelligence. With The Genius of Empathy\, Dr. Orloff presents a potent guide not only for highly sensitive people but for anyone with the desire to develop the gifts of empathy that we all possess. \nThe Genius of Empathy offers practical\, action-driven guidance for connecting our minds and hearts to embody our most authentic\, fierce\, and compassionate selves. “Cultivating empathy is a kind of peaceful warrior training\,” says Dr. Orloff. “You will learn to be both strong and loving\, neither a pushover nor rigid. Wherever you are in your life\, this book can meet you there and lift you higher.”
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-judith-orloff-discusses-the-genius-of-empathy/
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:20240508T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime with Mr. Steve for Children's Book Week!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Vroman’s–May 6th-12th! \nChildren’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2024 is the 105th anniversary of this beloved program\, and this year’s event slogan is No Rules. Just Read. \nJoin us for a special event on Wednesday\, May 8th at 11am. We will have storytime led by Mr. Steve\, plus crafts\, coloring\, and more! We will also be doing a costume parade through the store\, so be sure to dress up as one of your favorite book characters and receive a gift from the Children’s Department! \nIf you are not able to attend on Wednesday\, stop by the Children’s Info Desk at any point during the week for coloring sheets\, art supplies\, and other freebies. We will have additional prizes for children and teens who dress as their favorite book characters!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-special-storytime-with-mr-steve-for-childrens-book-week/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jessie Rosen\, in conversation with Cindy Chupack\, discusses The Heirloom
DESCRIPTION:The answer to the biggest question of her life lies in someone else’s past. \nShea Anderson’s beloved Nonna had endless rules for a happy\, healthy life: avoid owls\, never put a hat on a bed\, and never\, ever accept a marriage proposal that comes with an heirloom ring. Happily ever after is hard enough without bad karma in the mix.\nNaturally\, panic sets in when Shea’s boyfriend\, John\, proposes with an heirloom ring. Yes is her answer\, but Nonna’s warning sets Shea on a mission to ensure the ring contains forever energy: She will find its previous owners wherever they may be. With the help of her long-suffering big sister and a nosy journalist eager for a big story\, Shea embarks on a journey that takes her from Los Angeles and New York to Italy and Portugal. \nSophisticated\, cinematic\, and full of lively observations\, The Heirloom is a diamond-sharp read for everyone who’s ever tried to make their own good luck.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jessie-rosen-in-conversation-with-cindy-chupack-discusses-the-heirloom/
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:20240504T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan present Simone
DESCRIPTION:From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Phan comes an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire. \nWhen Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home\, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym\, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone’s mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam\, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym\, Simone\, a budding artist\, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days\, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home\, which is fortunately still standing\, and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends\, she realizes that even though they are young\, they can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic\, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan\, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-viet-thanh-nguyen-and-minnie-phan-present-simone/
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:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240417T225452Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Christina Vo discusses My Vietnam\, Your Vietnam: A Father Flees. a Daughter Returns. a Dual Memoir.
DESCRIPTION:In this captivating\, heartfelt dual memoir\, Christina Vo and her father\, Nghia M. Vo\, delve into themes of their identity\, heritage\, and the tragic multi-generational ordeals of war\, with intertwined stories that present a multifaceted portrayal of Vietnam and its profound influence on shaping both familial bonds and individual identities across time. \nNghia M. Vo left Vietnam in April 1975 with only the clothes on his back\, following the US withdrawal of troops and the fall of Saigon. After a harrowing two-month journey\, he found himself in a refugee camp outside Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania where he began the painful process of reconnecting with his family and rebuilding his life as a medical doctor. Christina Vo\, Nghia’s daughter\, grew up in the US. As a restless young adult\, she felt a longing to connect with her heritage and soon moved to Hanoi in former North Vietnam–much to her father’s distress–to discover a country that had changed dramatically since the war\, yet retained many of the ancient traits experienced by her ancestors. \nCaptivating in its fluid movement and evocative depictions of place\, My Vietnam\, Your Vietnam offers readers a rich\, multilayered exploration of Vietnam through two very distinct voices and perspectives. The memoir’s exploration of healing the trauma suffered by war refugees and their families echoes far beyond the personal experience of the two authors\, providing a path to discussion of reconciliation and hope.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-christina-vo-discusses-my-vietnam-your-vietnam-a-father-flees-a-daughter-returns-a-dual-memoir/
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:20240430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240319T231402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T231402Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Holly Gramazio discusses The Husbands
DESCRIPTION:When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night\, she is greeted at the door by her husband\, Michael. There’s only one problem–she’s not married. She’s never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends\, her much-improved decor\, and the photos on her phone\, they’ve been together for years. \nAs Lauren tries to puzzle out how she could be married to someone she can’t remember meeting\, Michael goes to the attic to change a lightbulb and abruptly disappears. In his place\, a new man emerges\, and a new\, slightly altered life re-forms around her. Realizing that her attic is creating an infinite supply of husbands\, Lauren confronts the question: If swapping lives is as easy as changing a lightbulb\, how do you know you’ve taken the right path? When do you stop trying to do better and start actually living?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-holly-gramazio-discusses-the-husbands/
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:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240319T231022Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Vroman’s presents Alua Arthur discusses Briefly Perfectly Human
DESCRIPTION:For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity\, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula\, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death–whether imminent or not–will breathe wild\, new potential into your life. \nWarm\, generous\, and funny AF\, Alua supports and helps manage end-of-life care on many levels. The business matters\, medical directives\, memorial planning; but also honoring the quiet moments\, when monitors are beeping and loved ones have stepped out to get some air–or maybe not shown up at all–and her clients become deeply contemplative and want to talk. Aching\, unfinished business often emerges. Alua has been present for thousands of these sacred moments–when regrets\, fears\, secret joys\, hidden affairs\, and dim realities are finally said aloud. When this happens\, Alua focuses her attention at the pulsing center of her clients’ anguish and creates space for them\, and sometimes their loved ones\, to find peace. \nThis has had a profound effect on Alua\, who was already no stranger to death’s periphery. Her family fled a murderous coup d’état in Ghana in the 1980s. She has suffered major\, debilitating depressions. And her dear friend and brother-in-law died of lymphoma. Advocating for him in his final months is what led Alua to her life’s calling. She knows firsthand the power of bearing witness and telling the truth about life’s painful complexities\, because they do not disappear when you look the other way. They wait for you. \nBriefly Perfectly Human is a life-changing\, soul-gathering debut\, by a writer whose empathy\, tenderness\, and wisdom shimmers on the page. Alua Arthur combines intimate storytelling with a passionate appeal for loving\, courageous end-of-life care–what she calls “death embrace.” Hers is a powerful testament to getting in touch with something deeper in our lives\, by embracing the fact of our own mortality. “Hold that truth in your mind\,” Alua says\, “and wondrous things will begin to grow around it.” (Mariner Books) \nTembi Locke is a New York Times bestselling author\, TV producer\, actor\, and screenwriter with a passion for connecting with her audience both on the page and on the screen. In partnership with Hello Sunshine\, Tembi served as co-creator and executive producer for the adaptation of her memoir\, “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love\, Sicily\, and Finding Home\,” for Netflix. The series\, “From Scratch\,” became an instant global hit\, spending weeks on Netflix’s Top Ten List in over thirty countries around the world and earning six NAACP Image Award nominations and the prestigious Los Angeles Film Italy award. Her aforementioned memoir was also a Reese’s Book Club pick and an instant bestseller. Tembi and her sister\, Attica\, are currently under an overall development deal with Universal Television \nIn addition to her accomplishments as a writer and producer\, Tembi is an accomplished actor with over sixty film and television credits. She most recently held a recurring role on Netflix’s hit show\, “Never Have I Ever.” Offscreen\, she is a nationally recognized speaker\, delivering keynotes on resilience\, loss\, creativity and the power of storytelling.  Her TEDx talk has been viewed by individuals and nonprofits around the world. She launched her podcast\, “Lifted\,” which features dynamic women sharing their stories of what and who have lifted their lives. Through her work Tembi aims to inspire people to embrace resilience\, love\, and the power of community. \nThis ticketed event will take place in the Forum at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave\, Pasadena. \nTickets include one copy of Briefly Perfectly Human which will be handed out at check-in.\nA book signing will follow the discussion.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-vromans-presents-alua-arthur-discusses-briefly-perfectly-human/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, 132 North Euclid Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Shaina Steinberg discusses Under the Paper Moon
DESCRIPTION:It’s 1942\, and as far as her father knows\, Evelyn Bishop\, heiress to an aeronautics fortune\, is working as a translator in London. In truth\, Evelyn–daring\, beautiful\, and as adept with a rifle as she is in five languages–has joined the Office of Strategic Services as a spy. Her goal is personal: to find her brother\, who is being held as a POW in a Nazi labor camp. Through one high-risk mission after another she is paired with the reckless and rebellious Nick Gallagher\, growing ever close to him until the war’s end brings with it an act of deep betrayal. \nSix years later\, Evelyn is back home in Los Angeles\, working as a private investigator. The war was supposed to change everything\, yet Evelyn\, contemplating marriage to her childhood sweetheart\, feels stifled by convention. Then the suspected cheating husband she’s tailing is murdered\, and suddenly Evelyn is back in Nick’s orbit again. \nTeaming up for a final mission\, Evelyn and Nick begin to uncover the true nature of her case– and realize that the war has followed them home. For beyond the public horrors waged by nations there are countless secret\, desperate acts that still reverberate on both continents\, and threaten everything Evelyn holds dear.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-shaina-steinberg-discusses-under-the-paper-moon/
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:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: James Charles Darnborough discusses The Gambler’s Game
DESCRIPTION:In the twilight of the 19th century\, as the Old West collides with the opulence of the Gilded Age\, one man embarks on a journey that will redefine his life. The Gambler’s Game is a captivating historical fiction saga that follows the extraordinary life of a mid-western baseball player turned high-stakes gambler. His audacious spirit leads him from the dust chocked plains to the refined ambiance of English garden parties and the allure of Belle Epoque Monte Carlo. \nThis romantic and fast-paced tale will transport you to a time when anything was possible\, where dreams were chased\, and risks were taken. \nThis is a story of self-discovery in a rapidly changing world. The Gambler’s Game lures readers into a realm where the echoes of gunshots meet the clinking of champagne glasses\, and the magnificent network of railways and steamships takes the reader on grand adventures. \nBill ultimately finds himself torn between his love of gambling and a woman who might make him give it all up.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-james-charles-darnborough-discusses-the-gamblers-game/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240319T230058Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kaveh Akbar discusses Martyr!
DESCRIPTION:Cyrus Shams is a young man grappling with an inheritance of violence and loss: his mother’s plane was shot down over the skies of the Persian Gulf in a senseless accident; and his father’s life in America was circumscribed by his work killing chickens at a factory farm in the Midwest. Cyrus is a drunk\, an addict\, and a poet\, whose obsession with martyrs leads him to examine the mysteries of his past–toward an uncle who rode through Iranian battlefields dressed as the angel of death to inspire and comfort the dying\, and toward his mother\, through a painting discovered in a Brooklyn art gallery that suggests she may not have been who or what she seemed. \nKaveh Akbar’s Martyr! is a paean to how we spend our lives seeking meaning–in faith\, art\, ourselves\, others. (Knopf Publishing Group) \n“Kaveh Akbar is one of my favorite writers. Ever.” –Tommy Orange\, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of There There \n“The best novel you’ll ever read about the joy of language\, addiction\, displacement\, martyrdom\, belonging\, homesickness.” –Lauren Groff\, best-selling author of Matrix and Fates and Furies
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kaveh-akbar-discusses-martyr/
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:20240423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240319T225537Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michael Ramos discusses The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home
DESCRIPTION:When Michael Ramos enlisted in the Navy and was assigned to serve as a chaplain’s bodyguard thirteen days before 9/11\, he had no idea he would soon be sent to Iraq. But he embraced the posting\, combat service\, and career for a decade\, until\, at age thirty-four\, the military told him his skill set was no longer relevant. Through divorce and remarriage\, his son’s choice to enlist in the Marines\, the loss of friends to war and suicide\, and his inability to sleep or rest\, Michael struggled with the return to civilian life\, and particularly with civilian attitudes toward veterans. \nIn twenty-four concussive\, embodied\, and nonlinear essays\, Michael creates a challenging and complex portrait of what it means to be a warrior\, civilian\, veteran\, father\, husband\, and teacher–for he ultimately uses the skills he developed in the military to help others find meaning in their lives. While this may sound like a redemption story\, it is instead a brutally honest portrayal that refuses easy answers and seeks to help other war veterans realize they’re not alone as they search for their place in the world.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michael-ramos-discusses-the-after-a-veterans-notes-on-coming-home/
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:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240318T235059Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Mae Ngai discusses Corky Lee’s Asian America: Fifty Years of Photographic Justice
DESCRIPTION:Known throughout his lifetime as the “undisputed\, unofficial Asian American photographer laureate\,” the late photojournalist Corky Lee documented Asian American and Pacific Islander communities for fifty years\, breaking the stereotype of Asian Americans as docile\, passive\, and\, above all\, foreign to this country. Corky Lee’s Asian America is a stunning retrospective of his life’s work–a selection of the best photographs from his vast collection\, from his start in New York’s Chinatown in the 1970s to his coverage of diverse Asian American communities across the country until his untimely passing in 2021. \nCorky Lee’s Asian America traces Lee’s decades-long quest for photographic justice\, following Asian American social movements for recognition and rights alongside his artistic development as an activist social photographer. Iconic photographs feature protests against police brutality in New York in the 1970s\, a Sikh man draped in an American flag after 9/11\, and a reenactment of the completion of the transcontinental railroad of 1869 featuring descendants of Chinese railroad workers\, and his last photos of community life and struggle during the coronavirus pandemic. \nAsian American writers\, artists\, activists\, and friends of Lee reflect on his life and career and provide rich historical and cultural context to his photographs\, including a foreword from writer Hua Hsu and contributions from artist Ai Weiwei\, filmmaker Renée Tajima-Peña\, writer Helen Zia\, photographer Alan Chin\, historian Gordon Chang\, playwright David Henry Hwang\, and more. \nFeaturing never-before-seen photographs alongside his best-known images\, Corky Lee’s Asian America represents Lee’s mission to chronicle a history of inclusion\, resistance\, ethnic pride\, and patriotism. This is a remarkable documentation of vital moments in Asian American history and a timely reminder that it’s also a history that we continue to make.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-mae-ngai-discusses-corky-lees-asian-america-fifty-years-of-photographic-justice/
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:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240318T234605Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Trish Lundy discusses The One That Got Away with Murder
DESCRIPTION:kRobbie and Trevor Cresmont have a body count–the killer kind. Handsome and privileged\, the Crestmont brothers have enough wealth to ensure they’ll never be found guilty of any wrongdoing\, even if all of Happy Valley believes they’re behind the deaths of their ex-girlfriends. First there was soccer star Victoria Moreno\, Robbie’s ex\, who mysteriously drowned at the family lake house. Then\, a year later\, Trevor’s girlfriend died of a suspicious overdose. \nBut the Crestmonts aren’t the only ones with secrets. Lauren O’Brian might be the new girl at school\, but she’s never been a good girl. With a dark past of her own\, she’s desperate for a fresh start. Except when she starts a no-strings-attached relationship with Robbie\, her chance is put in jeopardy. During what’s meant to be their last weekend together\, Lauren stumbles across shocking evidence that just might implicate Robbie. \nWith danger closing in\, Lauren doesn’t know who to trust. And after a third death rocks the town\, she must decide whether to end things with Robbie or risk becoming another cautionary tale. (Henry Holt & Company) \nAlexa Donne is the author of Brightly Burning and The Stars We Steal\, sci-fi romance retellings of classics set in space\, and the YA thriller The Ivies\, which Kirkus Reviews called “a thrilling boarding school story with a satirical edge.” A graduate of Boston University\, Alexa works in TV marketing and has done pro bono college admissions mentoring since 2014. A true INFJ\, in her “free” time she mentors with WriteGirl\, organizes the Author Mentor Match program\, and runs one of the most popular writing advice channels on YouTube. She lives in Los Angeles with two fluffy ginger cats named after characters from YA literature. You can find her online at alexadonne.com.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-trish-lundy-discusses-the-one-that-got-away-with-murder/
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:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240318T224750Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:
DESCRIPTION:From the bestselling author of Dusk\, Night\, Dawn and Help\, Thanks\, Wow\, a joyful celebration of love. \n“Love is our only hope\,” Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. “It is not always the easiest choice\, but it is always the right one\, the noble path\, the way home to safety\, no matter how bleak the future looks.” \nIn Somehow: Thoughts on Love\, Lamott explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us\, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths\, reminds us of our humanity\, and guides us forward. “Love just won’t be pinned down\,” she says. “It is in our very atmosphere” and lies at the heart of who we are. We are\, Lamott says\, creatures of love. \nIn each chapter of Somehow\, Lamott refracts all the colors of the spectrum. She explores the unexpected love for a partner later in life. The bruised (and bruising) love for a child who disappoints\, even frightens. The sustaining love among a group of sinners\, for a community in transition\, in the wider world. The lessons she underscores are that love enlightens as it educates\, comforts as it energizes\, sustains as it surprises. \nSomehow is Anne Lamott’s twentieth book\, and in it she draws from her own life and experience to delineate the intimate and elemental ways that love buttresses us in the face of despair as it galvanizes us to believe that tomorrow will be better than today. Full of the compassion and humanity that have made Lamott beloved by millions of readers\, Somehow is classic Anne Lamott: funny\, warm\, and wise.  (Riverhead Books) \nThis ticketed event will take place in the Sanctuary at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave\, Pasadena. \nTickets include one copy of Somehow which will be handed out at check-in.\nA book signing will follow the discussion.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, 132 North Euclid Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T095246
CREATED:20240318T223413Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Vroman’s presents Valerie Bertinelli discussing Indulge
DESCRIPTION:Beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli returns with her most indulgent cookbook yet; a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul. \nin·dulge: to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. \nWhen Valerie Bertinelli turned 60\, she said “Enough already!” and ended her battle with the scale for good. She stopped counting calories. She stopped thinking of certain foods as good or bad. She quit saying no and began saying yes\, finally learning how to enjoy the pure pleasure of being alive – starting in the kitchen. \nIn short\, she learned how to indulge. \nWith this gorgeous cookbook\, Valerie shares her secrets for indulging so you can start living your best\, most fulfilling life too. Whether it’s splurging on fresh produce at the farmer’s market\, cooking an extravagant steak dinner for one\, or serving an ice cream sundae bar at a dinner party\, this book is a reminder that indulging can take many shapes and forms. \nYou’ll discover the delicious recipes she cooks for her friends and family\, including favorites like Garlic Confit BLT\, Oven “Fried” Okra\, Sausage and Olive Cheese Bites\, Spaghetti al Limone\, Salmon Burgers With Quick-Pickled Vegetables\, Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce and Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates\, and more. \nWritten in Valerie’s warmhearted and intimate style—including heartfelt essays about how to savor moments big and small—this cookbook is a permission slip to enjoy food\, and more importantly\, enjoy life. \nThis ticketed event will take place at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave\, Pasadena. \nTickets include one hardcover copy of Indulge which will be handed out at check-in. A book signing will follow the talk.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-vromans-presents-valerie-bertinelli-discussing-indulge/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, 132 North Euclid Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - George Lopez signs ChupaCarter and the Screaming Sombrero
DESCRIPTION:George Lopez does it again in his next laugh-out-loud ChupaCarter adventure! Jorge and his chupacabra chum Carter are hot on the trail of the legendary El Dorado gold . . . but so are some wicked treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to find it! \nA cursed Aztec dagger. A five-hundred-year-old witch’s riddle. And a . . . screaming sombrero? \nThese ancient artifacts mysteriously hold the answer to the location of the priceless El Dorado treasure hidden in New Mexico—not far from where Jorge and Carter live. When their friend Ernie’s dad is accused of stealing the artifacts\, it’s a race against time to clear his name. They find help from the unlikeliest—and loudest—source they’ve ever met: a sombrero that SCREAMS! \nTogether with brainy Liza\, the oddball heroes discover the real culprits are a devilish ring of thieves after El Dorado’s treasure. The pals lay a cunning trap to make the thieves confess\, but they realize too late that they’re the ones being trapped . . . and there’s no one left to save them! \nThis ticketed event is a book signing only and tickets include a copy of ChupaCarter and the Screaming Sombrero\, to be picked up at check in the night of the event. \nEvent Guidelines\nSignatures only\, no personalizations.\nGeorge Lopez will be signing the book only\, no memorabilia.\nPhotos from the line are ok. No posed photos or selfies. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-george-lopez-signs-chupacarter-and-the-screaming-sombrero/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Families,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Simone Gorrindo discusses The Wives: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:When her new husband joins an elite Army unit\, Simone Gorrindo is uprooted from New York City and dropped into Columbus\, Georgia–a town so foreign she might as well have landed on the moon. With her husband frequently deployed\, Simone is left to find her place in this new world\, alone–until she meets the wives. \nGorrindo gives us an intimate look into the inner lives of a remarkable group of women and a tender\, unflinching portrait of a marriage. A love story\, an unforgettable coming-of-age tale\, and a bracing tour of the intractable divisions that plague our country today\, The Wives offers a rare and powerful gift: a hopeful stitch in the fabric of a torn America.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-simone-gorrindo-discusses-the-wives-a-memoir/
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: Darcie Little Badger discusses Sheine Lende
DESCRIPTION:Shane works with her mother and their ghost dogs\, tracking down missing persons even when their families can’t afford to pay. Their own family was displaced from their traditional home years ago following a devastating flood – and the loss of Shane’s father and her grandparents. They don’t think they’ll ever get their home back. \nThen Shane’s mother and a local boy go missing\, after a strange interaction with a fairy ring. Shane\, her brother\, her friends\, and her lone\, surviving grandparent – who isn’t to be trusted – set off on the road to find them. But they may not be anywhere in this world – or this place in time. \nNevertheless\, Shane is going to find them. \nDarcie Little Badger’s Elatsoe launched her career and in the years since has become a beloved favorite. This prequel to Elatsoe\, centered on Ellie’s grandmother\, deepens and expands Darcie’s one-of-a-kind world and introduces us to another cast of characters that will wend their way around readers’ hearts.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-darcie-little-badger-discusses-sheine-lende/
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: Matt Strassler discusses Waves in an Impossible Sea
DESCRIPTION:In Waves in an Impossible Sea\, physicist Matt Strassler tells a startling tale of elementary particles\, human experience\, and empty space. He begins with a simple mystery of motion. When we drive at highway speeds with the windows down\, the wind beats against our faces. Yet our planet hurtles through the cosmos at 150 miles per second\, and we feel nothing of it. How can our voyage be so tranquil when\, as Einstein discovered\, matter warps space\, and space deflects matter? \nThe answer\, Strassler reveals\, is that empty space is a sea\, albeit a paradoxically strange one. Much like water and air\, it ripples in various ways\, and we ourselves\, made from its ripples\, can move through space as effortlessly as waves crossing an ocean. Deftly weaving together daily experience and fundamental physics–the musical universe\, the enigmatic quantum\, cosmic fields\, and the Higgs boson–Strassler shows us how all things\, familiar and unfamiliar\, emerge from what seems like nothing at all.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-matt-strassler-discusses-waves-in-an-impossible-sea/
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: Yulin Kuang\, in conversation with Candice Lim\, discusses How to End a Love Story
DESCRIPTION:Helen Zhang hasn’t seen Grant Shepard once in the thirteen years since the tragic accident that bound their lives together forever. \nNow a bestselling author\, Helen pours everything into her career. She’s even scored a coveted spot in the writers’ room of the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels\, and if she can hide her imposter syndrome and overcome her writer’s block\, surely the rest of her life will fall into place too. LA is the fresh start she needs. After all\, no one knows her there. Except… \nGrant has done everything in his power to move on from the past\, including building a life across the country. And while the panic attacks have never quite gone away\, he’s well liked around town as a screenwriter. He knows he shouldn’t have taken the job on Helen’s show\, but it will open doors to developing his own projects that he just can’t pass up. \nGrant’s exactly as Helen remembers him–charming\, funny\, popular\, and lovable in ways that she’s never been. And Helen’s exactly as Grant remembers too–brilliant\, beautiful\, closed off. But working together is messy\, and electrifying\, and Helen’s parents\, who have never forgiven Grant\, have no idea he’s in the picture at all. \nWhen secrets come to light\, they must reckon with the fact that theirs was never meant to be any kind of love story. And yet… the key to making peace with their past–and themselves–might just lie in holding on to each other in the present. (Avon Books) \nCandice Lim is the co-host of ICYMI\, Slate’s podcast about internet culture. She comes to Slate from NPR\, where she was an assistant producer and occasional panelist on Pop Culture Happy Hour. She graduated from Boston University and hails from Orange County\, California.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-yulin-kuang-in-conversation-with-candice-lim-discusses-how-to-end-a-love-story/
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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