Vroman’s Bookstore invites the community to enjoy live music outside on the Vroman’s Paseo from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Band details will be announced soon—stay tuned for an evening of great tunes and relaxed outdoor vibes.
Murder, movie stars, and mystery await those who climb aboard this cross-country train, inspired by the real-life history of the Hollywood Victory Caravan Hollywood, 1942. Jacqueline Love's acting career is flailing. Suddenly on the wrong side of 40, parts are drying up, directors are calling her "difficult," and Humphrey Bogart has definitely stopped taking her […]
Your stuffed animals are invited to an overnight sleepover in the Vroman’s Children’s Department! The plushies will get a chance to experience the fun of a bookstore after dark, climbing ladders, browsing books, and making new friends! Drop your plushie off at the Kids Info Desk on Wednesday, July 16th, between the hours of 5-8pm, […]
Vroman’s Bookstore invites teens ages 13–18 to a four-part crochet workshop series, happening Thursdays from July 10–31, 6:00–7:30pm, in the Children’s Department. Resident crocheter Maya will guide beginners through fun and easy crochet crafts. Experienced crafters are welcome to bring their own projects and connect with fellow makers. Yarn and hooks will be provided. To […]
Set in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Hollywood, Typewriter Beach is an unforgettable story of the unlikely friendship between an Oscar-nominated screenwriter and a young actress hoping to be Alfred Hitchcock's new star. 1957. Isabella Giori is ten months into a standard seven-year studio contract when she auditions with Hitchcock. Just weeks later, she is sequestered by the […]
Assemble your skeins and polish your hooks: The crochet war has begun. From the creator behind viral crochet sensation Brochet, Steven Borzachillo presents an all-inclusive guide to plush weapons, armor, and ami-GORE-rumi. Perfect for beginner crocheters, crafters who need a laugh, con attendees who need an epic prop, and everyone in between, grab a hook […]
New York Times-bestselling author and Latin Grammy Award-winner CHIQUIS shares a heartwarming story inspired by her journey about overcoming bullying and self-doubt and finding strength in a mother's everlasting love. Janney and her mom always sang together to help the flowers in Abuelita's garden grow. But now her mom is gone, and Janney's song is […]
My journey through faith was profoundly shaped by my father, whose colorful and varied career brought unique experiences into my life. From cooking in France, working at Universal Studios, developing real estate, to creating an Italian restaurant, my father’s career took us around the world, exposing me to adventures like tasting Szechuan rabbit heads and […]
This work is an exploration of masculinity penned by an author who unearthed the essence of true manhood under harrowing circumstances in prison serving a 20-year sentence. Vasquez's work reveals how the rules he learned for survival and integrity behind bars are equally vital for men in the free world. S.L. Cook presents A Snow […]
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary […]
OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK - "I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence "--Oprah Winfrey From the bestselling author of the "wise and addictive" (New York Times) The Gifted School comes a riveting family drama about moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence. When the Cassidy-Shaws' autonomous minivan collides with an oncoming car, […]
Exploring Mexico's Quality Wines and Phenomenal Cuisine: Exploring Wine Regions - Mexico is the fourth book in the award-winning series, now exploring the wine Regions. Does Mexico make wine? Yes. Any good? Very good. While Mexico is famous for producing Tequila, this book opens our eyes to high-quality Mexican wines. And the phenomenal cuisine and […]
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