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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Jedidiah Jenkins discussing Mother\, Nature
DESCRIPTION:When his mother\, Barbara\, turns seventy\, Jedidiah Jenkins is reminded of a sobering truth: Our parents won’t live forever. For years\, he and Barbara have talked about taking a trip together\, just the two of them. They disagree about politics\, about God\, about the project of society–disagreements that hurt. But they love thrift stores\, they love eating at diners\, they love true crime\, and they love each other. Jedidiah wants to step into Barbara’s world and get to know her in a way that occasional visits haven’t allowed. \nThey land on an idea: to retrace the thousands of miles Barbara trekked with Jedidiah’s father\, travel writer Peter Jenkins\, as part of the Walk Across America book trilogy that became a sensation in the 1970s. Beginning in New Orleans\, they set off for the Oregon coast\, listening to podcasts about outlaws and cult leaders–the only media they can agree on–while reliving the journey that changed Barbara’s life. Jedidiah discovers who Barbara was as a thirty-year-old writer walking across America and who she is now\, as a parent who loves her son yet holds on to a version of faith that sees his sexuality as a sin. \nAlong the way\, he peels back the layers of questions millions are asking today: How do we stay in a relationship when it hurts? When do boundaries turn into separation? When do we stand up for ourselves\, and when do we let it go? \nTender\, smart\, and profound\, Mother\, Nature is a story of a remarkable mother-son bond and a moving meditation on the complexities of love. (Convergent Books) \nTickets include one seat/entry and one copy of Mother\, Nature which will be handed out at check-in. A book signing will follow the presentation.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-jedidiah-jenkins-discussing-mother-nature/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Neal Shusterman discusses Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust
DESCRIPTION:National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman and acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez present a graphic novel exploring the Holocaust through surreal visions and a textured canvas of heroism and hope. \nCourage to Dream plunges readers into the Holocaust — one of the greatest atrocities in human history — delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of everything and everyone you hold dear. \nThis gripping\, multifaceted tapestry is woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story – the tradition of resistance and uplift. Neal Shusterman and Andrés Vera Martínez are internationally renowned creators who have collaborated on a masterwork that encourages the compassionate\, bold reaching for a dream.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-neal-shusterman-discusses-courage-to-dream-tales-of-hope-in-the-holocaust/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Reggie Watts discussing Great Falls\, MT
DESCRIPTION:Comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life\, girls\, drugs\, and his own identity in America’s heartland–and having a blast doing it. \nReggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who’s seen his multifaceted\, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls\, MT. \nThese two facts are not unrelated. \nWatts grew up in Montana in the ’80s\, half French\, half American\, half white\, half Black\, speaking a bunch of different languages and slipping between the orchestra geeks and the football jocks until he finally found a squad of fellow misfits with an affinity for trouble. It was a wide-open time and place that invited freedom and exploration–as well as car theft and the not infrequent use of recreational cough syrup. And it helped him become the uniquely strange creative voice he is today. \nIn Great Falls\, MT\, Watts takes us through his story\, hitting on the culture shock he experienced after moving from Europe to the heart of America\, where he was called racial slurs by neighbors but wasn’t Black enough for his father’s extended family. Where he fought with his authoritarian dad\, built a new family of antiestablishment\, post-punk oddballs–and ultimately knew he had to leave. But after Watts’s career exploded in Seattle and New York\, ultimately scoring him a nightly place next to James Corden on The Late Late Show\, he found himself drawn back to his hometown after the deaths of his parents. This is his love letter to the town that made him. But like love itself\, it’s messy and complicated and dirty and beautiful–and as weird and wonderful as Watts himself. (Tiny Reparations Books) \nTickets include one seat/entry and one signed copy of Great Falls\, MT which will be handed out at check-in. Books will be pre-signed so a book signing will NOT follow the conversation. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-reggie-watts-discussing-great-falls-mt/
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: John John Densmore\, in conversation with Fred Armisen\, discussing The Doors Unhinged
DESCRIPTION:In THE DOORS: UNHINGED\, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR and legendary Doors drummer John Densmore offers a powerful exploration of the “greed gene”–that part of the human psyche that propels us toward the accumulation of more and more wealth\, even at the expense of our principles\, friendships\, and the well-being of society. This is the gripping account of the legal battle to control The Doors’ artistic destiny. In it\, Densmore looks at the conflict between his bandmates and him as they fought over the right to use The Doors’ name\, revealing the ways in which this struggle mirrored and reflected a much larger societal issue: that no amount of money seems to be enough for even the wealthiest people. \nIn recent years\, artists ranging from Bob Dylan to Stevie Nicks have sold their songs or recording rights for astronomical amounts of money–Bruce Springsteen did so to the tune of a reported $500+ million. Conversely\, Patti Smith wrote in Just Kids: “We feared that the music which had given us sustenance was in danger of spiritual starvation. We feared it losing its sense of purpose\, we feared it falling into fattened hands.” \nThe Doors continue to attract new generations of fans\, with more than one hundred million albums sold worldwide and counting\, and nearly twenty million followers to the band’s social media accounts. As such\, Densmore occupies a rarified space in popular culture. He’s beloved by artists across the decades for his fierce\, uncompromising dedication to art. His writing consistently earns accolades and has appeared in a range of publications such as the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone. As his friend and American novelist Tom Robbins recently advised him\, “If you keep writing like this\, I’ll have to get a drum set.” (Akashic Books) \nThis ticketed event will take place at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave\, Pasadena. \nTickets include one signed copy of The Doors Unhinged which will be handed out at check-in. Books will be pre-signed so a book signing will NOT follow the conversation. 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-john-john-densmore-in-conversation-with-fred-armisen-discussing-the-doors-unhinged/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, 132 North Euclid Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Jana Monroe\, in conversation with Dawn Haghighi discuss Heart of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Jana Monroe was no ordinary cop. One of the first analysts–and\, at the time\, the only female agent–in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit at Quantico\, she consulted on more than 850 homicide cases\, including infamous serial killers Ted Bundy\, Jeffrey Dahmer\, Edmund Kemper\, and Aileen Wuornos. Monroe was also the model for Clarice Starling in the movie version of The Silence of the Lambs; she even helped train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Monroe’s later years found her dealing with the aftermath of Columbine\, heading up the FBI’s post-9/11 investigation in Las Vegas\, and much more. \nIn Hearts of Darkness\, Monroe steps out from the shadows to tell the story of her astonishing life in shaping law enforcement and intelligence analysis. Monroe explores the cases that have stayed with her\, breaking down victimology\, offering new insight into the minds of serial killers\, and discussing the psychological toll of the job and the obstacles she faced as a woman in the male-dominated Bureau. This is a gripping\, sometimes gruesome\, and always remarkable memoir of an unparalleled life and career spent chasing the monsters among us. (Abrams Press) \nDawn Haghighi is an independent board director for Elevate Services and general counsel for Murcor Real Estate\, law and business school lecturer\, global business\, trade association\, and not-for-profit leader. She previously held senior legal roles at Princess Cruises\, RBS/Citizens\, and Nordstrom. Ms. Haghighi recently presented her first TED Talk:  Say Hello to Your Better Self: Going from The Ordinary to the Extraordinary. She is a member of the FBI Los Angeles Citizens Academy 2023. In June 2023\, she was selected as an Inaugural Member Of The 50/50 Women To Watch In North America For Public Company Board Service.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-jana-monroe-in-conversation-with-dawn-haghighi-discuss-heart-of-darkness/
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:20231029T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Local Author Day featuring Sally Stevens\, Michael D. Meloan\, and Emma Gazley
DESCRIPTION:Sally Stevens presents I Sang That: A Memoir from Hollywood \nIt’s a personal journey behind the scenes with this singer/lyricist/choral director into the world of music makers who created the film scores\, television music\, sound recordings\, commercials\, and concert evenings over the last sixty years. She has worked with some of the best composers and artists and shares her fascinating journey. \nMichael D. Meloan presents Pinball Wizard \n“Are you the Pinball Wizard or the pinball?” asks Ralph’s manager inside a nuclear-hardened bunker in England. That is the question driving Michael D. Meloan’s new novella–a story of love\, sex\, jets\, and Bukowski. \nLights flash and bells ring as Ralph is buffeted between a controlling father\, international intrigue in the US defense industry\, and a friendship with the writer Charles Bukowski. A wild girlfriend also ratchets up the action. \nBut in the end\, it is Ralph’s turn at the controls. \n  \nEmma Gazley presents For Those Who Cannot Live or Die \nWhat does it mean to live? To die? A young woman wrestles with her ancestors\, her daemons\, and her faith after plunging into the mysteries of illness and memory. This collection of poetry will leave you in awe\, with inspiration\, and daring to ask deeper questions surrounding your own experiences and existence.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-local-author-day-featuring-sally-stevens-michael-d-meloan-and-emma-gazley/
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:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231027T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Dan Frey discusses Dreambound
DESCRIPTION:When Byron Kidd’s twelve-year-old daughter vanishes\, the only clue is a note claiming that she’s taken off to explore the Hidden World\, a magical land from a series of popular novels. She is not the only child to seek out this imaginary realm in recent years\, and Byron–a cynical and hard-nosed reporter–is determined to discover the whereabouts of dozens of missing kids. \nByron secures a high-profile interview with Annabelle Tobin\, the eccentric author of the books\, and heads off to her palatial home in the Hollywood Hills. But the truth Byron discovers is more fantastic than he ever could have dreamed. \nAs he unearths locations from the books that seem to be bleeding into the real world\, he must shed his doubts and dive headfirst into the mystical secrets of Los Angeles if he hopes to reunite with his child. Soon Byron finds himself on his own epic journey–but if he’s not careful\, he could be the next one to disappear. \nTold through journal entries\, transcripts\, emails\, and excerpts from Tobin’s novels\, Dreambound is a spellbinding homage to Los Angeles and an immersive and fast-paced story of how far a father will go–even delving into impossible worlds–to save his daughter.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-dan-frey-discusses-dreambound/
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: Ben H. Winters discusses The Bonus Room
DESCRIPTION:Susan and Alex Wendt have found their dream apartment in a gorgeous Brooklyn brownstone. \nSure\, the landlady is a little eccentric. And the elderly handyman drops some cryptic remarks about the basement. But the rent is so low\, it’s too good to pass up. \nBig mistake. Susan awakens every morning with fresh bug bites\, but neither Alex nor their daughter\, Emma\, has a single welt. An exterminator searches the property and turns up nothing. The landlady insists her building is clean. Susan fears she’s going mad–until she makes a chilling discovery in the bonus room. \nFilled with Hitchcockian suspense\, The Bonus Room is a horrifying tale of a dream home that becomes a nightmare.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ben-h-winters-discusses-the-bonus-room/
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:20231025T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Fiction Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nOctober’s pick is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room\, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Rachel Montez Minor\, in conversation with Debbie Allen\, presenting See You on the Other Side
DESCRIPTION:This lyrical picture book is a beautiful\, heart-opening ode to loved ones we’ve lost and a reminder that their love will carry on with us forever. Filled with stunning illustrations and uplifting text\, this is an inspiring story for children and adults to read together in times of need. \nThis is not goodbye\, sweet child. \nI’ll see you on the other side. . . . \nSimple\, rhyming text and evocative illustrations offer comfort to children who may be grieving\, or coming to terms with the idea of loss or change. The universal message opens the door to our collective healing\, and the everlasting connection of love.\nActress\, dancer\, and singer Rachel Montez Minor wrote this book to help children and their families process big life changes. With illustrations from Mariyah Rahman\, Minor’s soothing and poetic words are a balm for the spirit. (Crown Books for Young Readers) \nThis ticketed event will take place in the Vroman’s event space and has two ticket options: \nTicket + book: Includes one seat/entry to the presentation and one hardcover copy of See You on the Other Side\, to be handed out at check-in. \n2 Tickets + book: Includes two seats/entries to the presentation and one hardcover copy of See You on the Other Side\, to be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-rachel-montez-minor-in-conversation-with-debbie-allen-presenting-see-you-on-the-other-side/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Bookstore presents Mr. Steve and the gang at the Colorado Blvd. location at 11 a.m. for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-6/2023-10-25/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Gary Phillips discusses The Unvarnished Gary Phillips
DESCRIPTION:Aztec vampires\, astral projecting killers\, oxygen stealing bombs\, undercover space rangers\, aliens occupying Los Angeles\, right wing specters haunting the ‘hood\, masked vigilantes\, and mad scientists in their underground lairs plotting world domination populate the stories in this rip-snorting collection. In these pages grindhouse melds with blaxploitation along with strong doses of B movie hardcore drive-in fare. \nPhillips\, editor of the Anthony Award-winning The Obama Inheritance: Fifteen Stories of Conspiracy Noir\, and author of One-Shot Harry and Matthew Henson and the Ice Temple of Harlem\, said this about pulp. “The most common definition of pulp is it’s fast-paced\, a story containing out there characters and a wild plot. There is that. But certainly\, as we’ve now arrived at the era of retro-pulp\, these stories have elements of characterization: not just action\, but a glimpse behind the steely eyes of these doers of incredible deeds.” As an added bonus\, Phillips resurrects Phantasmo\, a Golden Age comics character created by Black artist-writer E.C. Stoner in an all-new outing of ethereal doings (includes 4 original illustrations by cover artist Adam Shaw).
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-gary-phillips-discusses-the-unvarnished-gary-phillips/
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:20231023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Emma Forrest discusses Busy Being Free: Starting Again on Your Own
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your story doesn’t end the way you thought it would? \nWhen the dream life you have been working towards become something you must walk away from? \nWhen you swap a Hollywood marriage and an LA mansion with waterside views\, for a little attic flat shared only with your daughter\, beneath the star-filled sky of deepest North London? \nWhen you find yourself not lonely\, but elated – elated to be alone with yourself\, who you genuinely thought you might never get to see again? \nWhen\, after a life guided by romantic obsession\, you decide to turn your back not only on marriage but all romantic and sexual attachments? (George Weidenfeld & Nicholson) \nBorn in London\, Emma Forrest began her writing career as a teenage columnist on the Sunday Times\, going on to have columns in The Guardian\, the Independent and Elle. By thirty\, she had published three novels and exited journalism to work in Hollywood as a screenwriter. Her memoir Your Voice In My Head is beloved by Nick Hornby\, Dolly Alderton\, Bryony Gordon\, Emma Gannon\, Florence Welch\, and Elizbeth Gilbert. Emma wrote and directed her first feature Untogether\, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her most recent novel was the Radio 2 Book Club pick\, Royals\, praised by Marian Keyes\, David Nicholls and Emma Jane Unsworth.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-emma-forrest-discusses-busy-being-free-starting-again-on-your-own/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Doggo Day at Vroman's Bookstore: Artist Catia Chien and Pasadena Humane present The Longest Letsgoboy (Personalized Commemorative Edition) and Parking Lot Pet Adoption Drive
DESCRIPTION:Artist Catia Chien’s THE LONGEST LETSGOBOY is a profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs\, the importance of language\, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days. \n“As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together\, he gets to experience the sights\, smells\, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his forever friend\, that doesn’t mean it’s the end.” \nTo celebrate the life and friendship of your furbabies\, Catia Chien has offered to PERSONALIZE copies of The Longest Letsgoboy with a SKETCH and a dedication: “Forever Friends (Furbaby’s Name) and (Human’s Name).” \nShe will also read The Longest Letsgoboy (so bring tissues)\, AND there will be a SPECIAL CRAFT FOR KIDS! \nMEANWHILE\, IN OUR PARKING LOT… \nPASADENA HUMANE will host a Pop-Up Adoption Event! They’re a-comin’ with The Wiggle Waggle Wagon (The Waggin’): their 35-foot shelter-on-wheels that brings adoptable pets\, services and information about Pasadena Humane to the community! What an opportunity to adopt a Good Boi or Bestest Princess for your family! \nPLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FURBABY PHOTOS BEFORE WEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 18TH!\nSend to: email@vromansbookstore.com\n(Or visit out Children’s Department and drop them off in person NO ORIGINALS\, PLEASE!)\nWe’re sorry\, but we cannot accept orders for the Personalized Edition of The Longest Letsgoboy after the 18th. \nKindly designate the name of the Fur Friend\, and the name of the Beloved Human Companion(s). Also\, indicate what name the Personalization should be made out to\, if that person is not the Human Companion in the photo. \nAs always\, we can ship signed and personalized books worldwide.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-doggo-day-at-vromans-bookstore-artist-catia-chien-and-pasadena-humane-present-the-longest-letsgoboy-personalized-commemorative-edition-and-parking-lot-pet-adoption-drive/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft & DIY,Dog Event,Free,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTAMP:20260506T204832
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s: Roxane Gay discussing Opinions: A Decade of Arguments\, Criticism\, and Minding Other People's Business
DESCRIPTION:From beloved and bestselling author Roxane Gay\, “a strikingly fresh cultural critic” (Washington Post) comes an exhilarating collection of her essays on culture\, politics\, and everything in between. \nSince the publication of the groundbreaking Bad Feminist and Hunger\, Roxane Gay has continued to tackle big issues embroiling society–state-sponsored violence and mass shootings\, women’s rights post-Dobbs\, online disinformation\, and the limits of empathy–alongside more individually personalized matters: can I tell my co-worker her perfume makes me sneeze? Is it acceptable to schedule a daily 8 am meeting? In her role as a New York Times opinion section contributor and the publication’s “Work Friend” columnist\, she reaches millions of readers with her wise voice and sharp insights.\nOpinions is a collection of Roxane Gay’s best nonfiction pieces from the past ten years. Covering a wide range of topics–politics\, feminism\, the culture wars\, civil rights\, and much more–with an all-new introduction in which she reflects on the past decade in America\, this sharp\, thought-provoking anthology will delight Roxane Gay’s devotees and draw new readers to this inimitable talent. (Harper) \nThis ticketed event will take place at Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena. \nThis is a ticketed event with two ticket options:\nGA + book: This ticket includes one entry and one copy of Opinions to be handed out at check-in. A book signing will follow the presentation. \nGA Only: This ticket is for general admission only and does NOT include a copy of the book nor access to the signing line.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-roxane-gay-discussing-opinions-a-decade-of-arguments-criticism-and-minding-other-peoples-business/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Pasadena Presbyterian Church,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Dominique Furukawa presents Black Girls: A Celebration of You!
DESCRIPTION:In an upbeat and rhythmic ode\, Dominique Furukawa and Erika Lynne Jones celebrate Black girls in all their beauty and joy. Black Girls uplifts girls of every shade\, size\, and walk of life\, reminding them that they are perfectly designed.\nWhimsical\, earnest\, charming\, full\, bright\, and beautiful\, this picture book anthem deftly explores the diversity of Black girlhood. \nBlack girls\, Black girls\, rising still.\nShouting loud and proud and free\,\nthat being a Black girl\, Black girl\nis a wondrous thing to be. (Harper Collins)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-dominique-furukawa-presents-black-girls-a-celebration-of-you/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231013T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Cleo Wade discussing Remember Love: Words for Tender Times
DESCRIPTION:Chart a path away from exhaustion and endless crises and toward a place of renewal and radiant love with New York Times bestselling author Cleo Wade as your guide. \nThe beloved poet is that friend you dream of having—the one you could phone in your darkest hours\, confident she’d say the perfect thing\, because no matter what you’re going through\, she’s going to meet you with warmth and understanding. Her new collection of poetry and prose – Remember Love: Words For Tender Times – offers the consoling\, inspiring voice that so many are craving amid the chaos of modern life. During this special event\, guests will be reminded that love\, particularly self-love\, is what saves us\, even on our worst days—especially on our worst days. Love\, Cleo says\, is the sacred birthright of every human being. It’s not a want; it’s a need\, and we require its nourishment now more than ever. \nTickets to this event include access to the conversation\, a meet & greet and photo with Cleo\, and a pre-signed copy of Remember Love. \n  \nAbout the Book: \nThe beloved New York Times bestselling author of Heart Talk\, hailed as “the poet of her generation” (Time)\, charts a path away from exhaustion and endless crises and toward a place of renewal and radiant love with a new\, soulful collection of original poetry and prose. \nCleo Wade is that friend you dream of having—the one you could phone in your darkest hours\, confident she’d say the perfect thing\, because no matter what you’re going through\, she’s going to meet you with warmth and understanding. She’s never shied away from her own setbacks and heartbreaks; she’s embraced them and distilled them into pearls of essential truth and sincere advice which can help get you through\, can make you see that tomorrow still lies straight ahead. If only you had such a friend… \nAnd now you do. \nRemember Love\, Cleo Wade’s first original work for adults since her widely adored Heart Talk\, offers the consoling\, inspiring voice that so many are craving amid the chaos of modern life. In clear\, deep\, generous poetry and prose\, she urges those feeling confused\, lost\, or overwhelmed by change to return to what’s essential: love. Time and again\, she reminds us that love\, particularly self-love\, is what saves us\, even on our worst days—especially on our worst days. Love\, Cleo says\, is the sacred birthright of every human being. It’s not a want; it’s a need\, and we require its nourishment now more than ever. (Harmony Books) \n  \nThis ticketed event will take place at Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-cleo-wade-discussing-remember-love-words-for-tender-times/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T190000
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CREATED:20230919T223543Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Laurence Leamer discusses Hitchcock’s Blondes
DESCRIPTION:Alfred Hitchcock was fixated–not just on the dark\, twisty stories that became his hallmark\, but also by the blond actresses who starred in many of his iconic movies. The director of North by Northwest\, Rear Window\, and other classic films didn’t much care if they wore wigs\, got their hair coloring out of a bottle\, or were the rarest human specimen–a natural blonde–as long as they shone with a golden veneer on camera. The lengths he went to in order to showcase (and often manipulate) these women would become the stuff of movie legend. But the women themselves have rarely been at the center of the story\, until now. \nIn Hitchcock’s Blondes\, bestselling biographer Laurence Leamer offers an intimate journey into the lives of eight legendary actresses whose stories helped chart the course of the troubled\, talented director’s career–from his early days in the British film industry to his triumphant American debut\, to his Hollywood heyday and beyond. Through the stories of June Howard-Tripp\, Madeleine Carroll\, Ingrid Bergman\, Grace Kelly\, Janet Leigh\, Kim Novak\, Eva Marie Saint\, and Tippi Hedren–who starred in fourteen of Hitchcock’s most notable films and who bore the brunt of his fondness and sometimes fixation–we can finally start to see the enigmatic man himself. After all\, “his” blondes (as he thought of them) knew the truths of his art\, his obsessions and desires\, as well as anyone. \nFrom the acclaimed author of Capote’s Women comes an intimate\, revealing\, and thoroughly modern look at both the enduring art created by a man obsessed…and the private toll that fixation took on the women in his orbit. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-laurence-leamer-discusses-hitchcocks-blondes/
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:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Daniel Sweren-Becker discusses Kill Show: A True Crime Novel
DESCRIPTION:Sara Parcell disappeared without a trace on a crisp April morning in Frederick\, Maryland. Her tragic story was a national obsession and the centerpiece of a controversial television docuseries that followed her disappearance in real-time. But is it possible that everyone missed the biggest secret of all? \nTen years after these events\, the people who knew Sara best were finally ready to talk. In this genre-bending novel\, Daniel Sweren-Becker fashions an oral history around the seemingly familiar crime of a teenage girl gone missing. Yet Kill Show\, filled with diabolical twists and provocative social commentary\, is no standard mystery. Through “interviews” with family members\, neighbors\, law enforcement\, television executives\, and a host of other compelling characters\, Sweren-Becker constructs a riveting tale about one family’s tragedy–and Hollywood’s insatiable desire to exploit it. \nBy revealing the seedy underbelly of the true-crime entertainment machine\, Kill Show probes literary territory beyond the bounds of the standard whodunit; it’s a thoughtful exploration into America’s obsession with the mysteries\, cold cases\, and violent tales we turn to for comfort. Groundbreaking\, fast-moving\, and informed\, this is a novel about who’s really responsible for the tragedies we love to consume. (Harper) \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-daniel-sweren-becker-discusses-kill-show-a-true-crime-novel/
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:20231010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T190000
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CREATED:20230919T000130Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: The Feminist Fight Forward: Lessons from 50 YEARS OF Ms.
DESCRIPTION:This October Vroman’s Bookstore is celebrating the extraordinary new anthology 50 YEARS OF Ms.: THE BEST OF THE PATHFINDING MAGAZINE THAT IGNITED A REVOLUTION (Knopf\, Sept. 2023) and engage in critical conversation – with Ms. Consulting digital editor Carmen Rios\, author and Ms. contributor Lisa Niver\, and Nayereh Tohidi\, a member of the Ms. committee of scholars. We’ll explore what the future of feminism and movement journalism demands: a vision that is bold\, imaginative\, and collaborative. \n50 YEARS OF Ms. is a remarkable collection – five decades of the magazine’s most startling\, audacious\, and norm-breaking pieces. Filled with iconic covers\, photos\, and letters to Ms.\, it features a foreword from Gloria Steinem and contributions by bell hooks\, Alice Walker\, Pauli Murray\, Eleanor Smeal\, Billie Jean King\, Eleanor Holmes Norton\, Allison Bechdel\, Brittney Cooper\, Joy Harjo\, Toni Morrison\, Audre Lorde\, Adrienne Rich\, Rita Dove and many more. \nMs. remains a trusted feminist source for news\, analysis and commentary\, and is more critical than ever as the fights for women’s rights and for democracy face new challenges. The book is as much a reflection of the past 50 years as it is a roadmap for the path forward.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-the-feminist-fight-forward-lessons-from-50-years-of-ms/
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:20231007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: REBEL GIRLS FEST: International Day of the Girl
DESCRIPTION:October 11th is the International Day of the Girl\, but – rebels that we are – Vroman’s Bookstore is going to celebrate a few days early! \nVroman’s is collaborating with REBEL GIRLS: “a global empowerment brand dedicated to raising the most inspired and confident generation of girls\,” to create a FREE event that will include FUN CRAFTS that will showcase their creativity\, INSPIRING ACTIVITIES designed just for girls\, and STORYTELLING! \nAs of this writing\, we’re still working out the details\, but attendees of a previous Rebel Girls: International Day of the Girl celebration received an I Am a Changemaker goodie bag with stickers\, pins\, temporary tattoos\, and more! Follow us for updates; we’re hoping to offer something similar this year. \nFor more information about the Rebel Girls and the work that they do\, please check out their website: https://www.rebelgirls.com/ \nThey’ve also released a new book: Growing Up Powerful: A Guide to Keeping Confident When Your Body Is Changing\, Your Mind Is Racing\, and the World Is . . . Complicated (Growing Up Powerful) by Nona Willis Aronowitz (Author) and Caribay Marquina (Illustrator). It may help your Rebel Girl prepare for the big celebration\, and life in general!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-rebel-girls-fest-international-day-of-the-girl/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Craft & DIY,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Eric Ripert\, in conversation with Ben Mims (LA Times)\, discussing Seafood Simple: A Cookbook
DESCRIPTION:“I hope that this book is a source of inspiration and education\, encouraging you to cook with confidence and approach seafood with joy\, and even love. The secret to Seafood Simple is to trust the process\, and yourself.” \nIn its three decades at the top of New York City’s restaurant scene\, Le Bernardin has been celebrated as one of the finest seafood restaurants in the world and its iconic chef Eric Ripert as the expert in fish cookery. Now\, in Seafood Simple\, Ripert demystifies his signature cuisine\, making delectable fish dishes achievable for home cooks of all skill levels–yet still with elegance and panache. \nBreaking down cooking techniques into their building blocks\, along with images to illustrate each step in the process\, Seafood Simple teaches readers how to master core skills\, from poaching and deep frying to filleting a fish and shucking an oyster. These techniques are then applied to eighty-five straightforward\, delicious recipes\, many of which include substitutions for maximum ease. Dishes like Tuna Carpaccio\, Crispy Fish Tacos\, Shrimp Tempura\, Miso Cod\, and Spaghetti Vongole show us how to bring out the vibrant flavor and incredible versatility of seafood. Each recipe is accompanied by a gorgeous image by renowned photographer Nigel Parry\, as well as step-by-step photos for each of the twenty techniques taught in the book. \nStunning\, delectable\, and above all\, actually doable\, Seafood Simple is a master class from one of the world’s greatest chefs\, created especially for the home cook. (Random House) \nBen Mims is a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook author\, food writer and editor\, radio host\, and video personality. He has worked at Food & Wine\, Saveur\, Lucky Peach\, Food Network\, and Buzzfeed’s Tasty and is the cooking columnist for The Los Angeles Times. He lives in Los Angeles. \nThis ticketed event will take place at Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena. \nThis is a ticketed event with two ticket options: \nGA + book: This ticket includes one entry and one copy of Seafood Simple: A Cookbook to be handed out at check-in. A book signing will follow the presentation. \nGA Only: This ticket is for general admission only and does not include a copy of the book or access to the signing line.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-eric-ripert-in-conversation-with-ben-mims-la-times-discussing-seafood-simple-a-cookbook/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Pasadena Presbyterian Church,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Louis Friedman discuss Alone But Not Lonely
DESCRIPTION:Humans have always been fascinated by the possibility of extraterrestrial life\, often wondering if we are alone in the universe. Drawing on nearly fifty years as a leader in planetary exploration\, Louis Friedman brings into focus the subject of extraterrestrial life\, separating knowledge from conjecture\, fact from fiction\, to draw scientific and technical conclusions that answer this enduring question. \nFriedman argues that intelligent life is probably rare in the universe (maybe even uniquely on Earth) but that simple life is likely abundant on millions or billions of planets waiting now to be discovered. He asserts that studying and searching for extraterrestrial life cannot be done by interstellar probes–due to the vastness of space and the comparative brevity of human lifespans–but it can be done remotely by a new technique involving the solar gravity lens that can magnify exoplanets by tens of billions. This technique will allow humankind to explore exoplanets and open up an exciting new field of comparative astrobiology. \nWide-ranging in scope\, this book discusses the history of searching for extraterrestrial life\, the scientific evidence thereof\, and finally his own conclusions on what’s next. Included in the book are three appendices: an explanation of interstellar messaging\, a reprint of a debate between Carl Sagan and Ernst Mayr on extraterrestrial intelligence\, and an opinion essay on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. (University of Arizona Press)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-louis-friedman-discuss-alone-but-not-lonely/
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:20231004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at our Colorado Blvd. location at 11 am for story time!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-5/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T190000
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SUMMARY:Steve Searles\, in conversation with Chris Erskine\, discusses What the Bears Know
DESCRIPTION:In this wondrous and eye-opening exploration\, Steve Searles\, the renowned and respected “Bear Whisperer” of Mammoth Lakes\, takes the reader on a journey into the lives of these remarkable creatures and the world we share. \nIn the late 1990s\, the town of Mammoth Lakes\, California hired Steve Searles as a hunter to cull half its troublesome bear population. But as he began to prepare for the grim task\, the bears soon won him over\, and Searles realized there had to be a better way. He soon developed non-lethal tactics to control their behavior and overpopulation which heralded a landmark moment in the care and handling of the American black bear. \nBut change was not without its challenges. To some\, his success was dismissed due to his lack of formal academic training. Yet Searles never wavered in his commitment and eventually became not just a local folk hero but a nationally recognized expert. This high school dropout saved not just the bears\, but\, in many ways\, his community. \nIn a tradition that runs from John Muir to Bear Grylls\, Searles finds a fellowship with nature and a deeper meaning in the world of bears. Do bears understand things we don’t? Are they dialed into some greater natural force? \nUnlike us\, bears waste little time on unreasonable fears. The bears are fully in the moment. They have an inner peace that seems to offset their power and strength. That may explain why no other animal on the planet is as revered as the bear. \nAs Searles shares his remarkable knowledge and we become immersed in the ursine world\, you’ll never look at bears or nature the same way again. Warm and poignant\, and perfect for anyone who has been fascinated by the natural world\, What the Bears Know shows that wisdom and fulfillment can come from unexpected places. (Pegasus Books)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/steve-searles-in-conversation-with-chris-erskine-discusses-what-the-bears-know/
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:20231002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231002T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Ticketed - Chloe Gong\, in conversation with Racquel Marie\, discussing Foul Heart Huntsman
DESCRIPTION:Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai\, as is the ever-nearing threat of a Japanese invasion. \nRosalind Lang has suffered the worst possible fate for a national spy: she’s been exposed. With the media storm camped outside her apartment for the infamous Lady Fortune\, she’s barely left her bedroom in weeks\, plotting her next course of action after Orion was taken and his memories of Rosalind wiped. Though their marriage might have been a sham\, his absence hurts her more than any physical wound. She won’t rest until she gets him back. \nBut with her identity in the open\, the task is near impossible. The only way to leave the city and rescue Orion is under the guise of a national tour. It’s easy to convince her superiors that the countryside needs unity more than ever\, and who better than an immortal girl to stir pride and strength into the people? \nWhen the tour goes wrong\, however\, everything Rosalind once knew is thrown up in the air. Taking refuge outside Shanghai\, old ghosts come into the open and adversaries turn to allies. To save Orion\, they must find a cure to his mother’s traitorous invention and take this dangerous chemical weapon away from impending foreign invasion–but the clock is ticking\, and if Rosalind fails\, it’s not only Orion she loses\, but her nation itself. (Margaret K. McElderry Books) \nRacquel Marie grew up in Southern California\, where her passion for storytelling of all kinds was encouraged by her friends and big family. She received a BA in English with an emphasis in creative writing and a minor in gender and sexuality studies from the University of California\, Irvine. She is the author of Ophelia After All\, You Don’t Have a Shot\, and many unfinished first drafts.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ticketed-chloe-gong-in-conversation-with-racquel-marie-discussing-foul-heart-huntsman/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Local Author Day Featuring Anthony Henderson\, Shannon Alter\, and Peter McBride
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Henderson presents The Old Ones \nT is enslaved\, but his soul is his own. God\, the Devil nor any master can lay claim to it as he moves through his world with a fierce confidence and steely resolve . When a personal awakening compels him to carve a family out of his unimaginable pain\, into his embrace comes a woman plagued by mental illness borne of torture and rape and a man who tried to keep his faith in God no matter what he saw and felt. They experience revelations about spiritual and sexual identities that are hard fought and ultimately life affirming. In the end they navigate the horrors of bondage to create a family for which there was no blueprint. \n  \nShannon Alter presents Be Influential: Surefire Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills \nImagine…you’re getting ready for your next client presentation\, or you’re a first-time on the conference stage. You can already feel your nerves tingling\, and you feel the anxiety increasing\, wondering if you’ll remember everything you want to say. \nInstead\, imagine how it would feel if you knew you would nail your next presentation. Be Influential gives you the surefire skills to become more influential in any presentation\, any situation\, and any conversation. \nHere’s the secret to your success: It all boils down to confidence\, preparation\, and editing what you say. \nThroughout this book\, you’ll discover remedies to be successful in any conversation\, long or short\, formal or informal. Sample scenarios\, valuable tools\, and exercises at the end of each chapter will show you how to set the foundation for your talk\, hook your audience\, prep your presentation\, and most importantly\, boost your confidence for greater impact. You’ll learn how to conquer imposter syndrome\, quell those jitters\, and master the true art of handling questions. \nWhether you’re a young professional\, a seasoned executive\, or just have a desire to improve your everyday communication\, this book is a game-changer for you. \n  \nPeter McBride presents Dropping In On the Waves of Life \nImagine visualizing your experiences as waves\, challenging you as you ride along them on your life’s journey. Through the eyes of a lifelong surfer\, you live real-life successes and failures\, told warmly and humorously in present tense. These life lessons serve to inform you\, the reader\, of possible obstacles as well as the joy you will know.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-local-author-day-featuring-anthony-henderson-shannon-alter-and-peter-mcbride/
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: Evelyn McoDonnell discusses The World According To Joan Didion
DESCRIPTION:Joan Didion was a writer’s writer; not only a groundbreaking journalist\, essayist\, novelist and screenwriter\, but a keen observer who honed her sights on life’s telling details. Her insights continue to influence creatives and admirers\, encouraging them to become close observers of the world\, unsentimental critics\, and meticulous stylists. \nAn antidote to a global view that narrows our vision to the smallest screens\, The World According to Joan Didion is a meditation on the people\, places\, and objects that propelled Didion’s prose and an invitation to journalists\, storytellers\, and life adventurers to “throw themselves into the convulsions of the world\,” as she once said. \nEvelyn McDonnell\, the acclaimed journalist\, essayist\, critic\, feminist\, native Californian\, and university professor who regularly teaches Didion’s work\, is attuned to interpret Didion’s vision for readers today. Inspired by Didion’s own words–from her works both published and unpublished–and informed by the people who knew Didion and those whose lives she shaped\, The World According to Joan Didion is an illustrated journey through her life\, tracing the path she carved from Sacramento\, Portuguese Bend\, Los Angeles\, and Malibu to Manhattan\, Miami\, and Hawaii. McDonnell reveals the world as it was seen through Didion’s eyes and explores her work in chapters keyed to the singular physical motifs of her writing: Snake. Typewriter. Hotel. Notebook. Girl. Etc. \nOne of the first books to be published after the revered writer’s death in 2021\, The World According to Joan Didion is a literary companion for those embarking on new journeys and a guide to innovative ways of being. It will radically transform the way you explore the world\, and will help you answer the question as you sit in a café\, or on a plane or train\, pondering the future: What would Joan Didion have seen?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-evelyn-mcodonnell-discusses-the-world-according-to-joan-didion/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Fiction Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm. This event is free and open to the public. September’s pick is The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. Fiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room\, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-fiction-reading-group-3/
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: Ben Caldwell and Robeson Taj Frazier Discuss Kaos Theory
DESCRIPTION:KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell tells the story of filmmaker\, educator and community activist Ben Caldwell and KAOS Network\, the media-arts center he founded in Los Angeles’s Leimert Park neighborhood. Through vivid illustrations\, archival media\, and engaging storytelling\, KAOS Theory shows how Ben crafted a life centered around the power of fellowship\, community\, and the use of art and media as a social force. The text takes a journey through history and time\, beginning with Ben’s ancestors in the American southwest\, up through Ben’s childhood in New Mexico\, his experiences in Vietnam\, his work as a filmmaker and pioneer of the L.A. Rebellion Film Movement\, and as founder of KAOS Network. But KAOS Theory is more than just the story of one man’s life. It is a work of art\, remembrance\, and tribute. Encompassing music\, film\, art\, and performance\, KAOS Theory honors the vibrant and influential communities that continue to shape the cultural landscape of Los Angeles\, the African Diaspora\, and beyond.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ben-caldwell-and-robeson-taj-frazier-discuss-kaos-theory/
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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