A former Obama speechwriter moves to the Jersey Shore and learns to surf with the help of his brother-in-law: a tattooed, truck-driving Joe Rogan superfan. David, the Yale-educated writer with a fear of sharks, and Matt, the daredevil electrician with a shed full of surfboards, had never been close. But as America's crises piled up […]
The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group explores contemporary fiction -long and short– from a diverse selection of writers. Enjoy lively discussions at our one-hour meetings. Our Fiction Reading Group is free and inclusive – there are no requirements nor criteria to join. We announce upcoming titles 3-6 months in advance and choose titles that are available in […]
Vroman's Summer Reading Program: Marie’s D&D Workshop Thu, 6/25/2026 - 11:00am Place: Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101-2116 RSVPto Vroman's Summer Reading Program: Marie’s D&D Workshop Children's Event Join Vroman's Bookstore on Thursday, June 25th at 11 am for a Dungeons and Dragons-inspired oneshot adventure, led by Vroman’s very own game master […]
We welcome children and families of all abilities. Play for All Abilities hours take place the last Thursday of every month from 12:00-3:00 PM. These are dedicated play hours when we welcome families and children with developmental differences. Play for All Abilities means we stand true to our values of access and inclusion. During Play […]
Join Vroman's Bookstore outside on the Vroman's paseo for an unforgettable evening of live music, presented in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
Wellness in the Park is back with free outdoor classes presented by local studios and gyms. Starting June 25 at 6PM, Use your own bodyweight for exercises to create resistance and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance, as well as coordination.
What begins as a personal journey of late-life reckoning becomes a noir-tinged meditation on memory, mortality, and the search for purpose. By turns darkly funny and melancholic, Fells Point captures a soul—and a city—at a crossroads. Daniel Doyle Jr., a jaded, middle-aged corporate communications flack in Baltimore, is drifting through life under a literal death […]
Vroman's Summer Sale starts on Saturday, July 25th! The sale is located upstairs in the Vroman's Event Space. All sales are final. May not be combined with other discounts.
Wolhaus invites you to learn how to knit! Always wanted to learn to knit? Need a refresher? In this class, you will learn the skills required to get you started or continue on your knitting journey. No previous experience required!
Learning to Love Your Enemies workshop, a talk on Christian Science.
From the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of Gay Bar comes a rule-breaking, sweat-soaked, genre-busting story of outlaw love. NATIONAL BESTSELLER The New Yorker Best Books of 2025 Publishers Weekly Top 10 Books of the Year Time Out 10 Best Books of the Year NPR Books We Love 2025 It's 1996, and Jeremy Atherton […]
Join Vroman's Bookstore this summer outside on the Vroman's paseo for an unforgettable evening of live jazz, presented in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music.
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