Vroman's Bookstore: Anton Hur, in conversation with Elise Hu, discusses Toward Eternity
2024-07-12 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
In a near-future world, a new technological therapy is quickly eradicating cancer. The body’s cells are entirely replaced with nanites–robot or android cells which not only cure those afflicted but leaves them virtually immortal.
Literary researcher Yonghun teaches an AI how to understand poetry and creates a living, thinking machine he names Panit, meaning Beloved, in honor of his husband. When Yonghun–himself a recipient of nanotherapy–mysteriously vanishes into thin air and then just as suddenly reappears, the event raises disturbing questions. What happened to Yonghun, and though he’s returned, is he really himself anymore?
When Dr. Beeko, the scientist who holds the patent to the nanotherapy technology, learns of Panit, he transfers its consciousness from the machine into an android body, giving it freedom and life. As Yonghun, Panit, and other nano humans thrive–and begin to replicate–their development will lead them to a crossroads and a choice with existential consequences.
Exploring the nature of intelligence and the unexpected consequences of progress, the meaning of personhood and life, and what we really have to fear from technology and the future, Toward Eternity is a gorgeous, thought-provoking novel that challenges the notion of what makes us human–and how love survives even the end of that humanity.

Vroman's Bookstore: Special Storytime featuring Megan Woodward presenting This Book is Definitely Not Cursed
2024-07-13 11:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
If this book were cursed, then you would probably become cursed if you read it. You’d start to experience strange symptoms, like the wiggles, the giggles, trouble licking your elbow, and all your food tasting like cabbage. And then you would need to take silly steps to break the curse, like reading a goofy poem or smelling someone’s feet.
Luckily for you, there’s no need to worry because this book is definitely not cursed! So read away without fear.

Boston Court Pasadena: NTL Dear England
2024-07-13 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents the National Theatre Live Screening of Dear England! Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?
With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

Vroman's Bookstore Summer Music Series
2024-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Get ready for Vroman’s Summer Music series! Enjoy an exciting line-up of local artists all summer on the Vroman’s Paseo from 5-6pm. This event is co-sponsored by The Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Bands are TBA so stay tuned!

Ice House Comedy Club:
2024-07-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy Club presents Iliza Shlesinger live in the Legendary Room! The show starts at 7:30pm. 21+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Sean Porter and friends
2024-07-13 21:30 - 23:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Sean Porter and friends. Live in the California Room. The show starts at 9:30PM. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Jenny and the Jazz Birds
2024-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
Featured Artists
Jenny and the Jazz Birds – Jenny and the Jazz Birds are a beloved homegrown group of South Pasadena musicians known for their classic jazz sound and musical flair. With over five years of experience performing in South Pasadena and the wider Pasadena area, they have captivated both the local community and visitors alike. The band features Jennifer Watts on piano, Riner Scivally on guitar, Sam Morgan on saxophone, and Shannon Cain on bass.

Vroman's Bookstore: Sarah Lariviere, in conversation with Trish Lundy, discusses Riot Act
2024-07-16 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Punk rock meets Orwell’s 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu.
In an alternate 1991, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read, what music can be listened to, and which plays can be performed.
When her best friend is killed by the authorities and her theater teacher disappears without a trace, Gigi decides to organize her fellow Champaign High School thespians to put on a production of Henry VI. But at what cost?

Vroman's Bookstore: Gary Janetti discusses We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay
2024-07-17 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Gary Janetti has gained a devoted following, with a huge sudience on social media, and two bestselling collections of essays under his belt. His new collection will prompt laughter but also dedlighted recognition as Janetti tackles the absurdity and glory of travel.
In We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay, he shares stories of his varied trips around the world. Tag along as he enjoys an unexpectedly transformative stay at a rigorous Italian spa where he and his husband go from deep grumpiness to exaltation. Take a ride on the Orient Express to Venice and discover a surprising side of London, including a hilarious dinner with actress Maggie Smith. And pull up a deck chair to watch the entertainment as Gary embarks on a family cruise on the Queen Mary 2.
Interspersed with recollections of his trips are personal meditations on dining alone as well as journeys to such diverse destinations as Mykonos, Australia, a Noma pop-up, and other glamorous spots. Gary is unabashedly frank about his very exacting travel needs, and delivers practical advice on all aspects of the traveler’s life, from very precise packing instructions, suggestions on how to get upgrades, and restaurant and hotel recommendations in his favorite cities.
Aspirational, charmingly acerbic, and as diverting as the best vacation can be, delivering both laughs and moments of sharp recognition, Gary’s funny collection is the perfect getaway companion, for both seasoned nomads and curious armchair travelers.

Ice House Comedy Club: The $5 Show: Jonathan Kite Fumi Abe Orlando Leyba
2024-07-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
The Ice House $5 show showcases hilarious comedy veterans along with new up-and-coming comedians. Best of all, you get all this gut-busting comedy at a huge discounted price! Don’t miss The $5 Show at The Ice House! Come Laugh with us!
Ice House Presents:
Jonathan Kite From 2 Broke Girls
Carmen Lynch Form The Tonight Show
Orlando Leyba From America’s Got Talent
Or Mash From Wild ‘n Out
Mike Binder From Reign Over Me
Kat Bird From LA’s Top 100 Comedians to Watch

Boston Court Pasadena: New Play Reading Festival
2024-07-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Experience 4 incredible stories from 4 talented playwrights at the Boston Court Pasadena New Play Reading Festival.

The Care and Keeping of Schizophrenia (and Other Demons) by Gloria Oladipo – July 20 @ 12PM
Octopus’s Garden by Weston Gaylord – July 20 @ 4 PM

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green – July 21 @ 12 PM
Horsegirl & Cowdaddy by DJ Hills – July 21 @ 4 PM
Tickets are only $12! These events will sell out, so buy your tickets today.

Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Jasmine
2024-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
Featured Artists
Jasmine – Pasadena native, bass player Michael Haggins returns for an encore performance, this time with his band Jasmine. Jasmine is an American instrumental contemporary jazz group, mainly relating to the genres of smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, and crossover jazz. The band is based in Los Angeles and performs at jazz festivals, summer concerts and many other venues throughout Southern California.

Archetype Yoga: Full Moon Intention Setting (Buck Moon)
2024-07-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Archetypa Yoga, 638 e colorado ave, pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Archetype Yoga invites you to harness the lunary energy of July’s Buck Moon with a sound bath, tarot card reading, and tea!
This workshop starts with a sound bath composed of crystal bowls. You’ll have some time to journal and briefly discuss the monthly connection to the full moon. Then we’ll enjoy tea and join in on the fun for each participant to pull tarot cards.
New to a sound bath? Use these helpful tips:

Dress for comfort
Be on time- at least 5-10mins. prior to the start time.
Turn off your phone upon arrival
Prepare your space- a yoga mat and 2-3 blankets will be provided but if you know you might be sensitive to light or want something specific to help you get comfortable, feel free to bring.
Clear your mind- this is a form of meditation. Plan to relax, follow the sound, and stay awake.
Be open to feelings that arise- Sound baths encourage you to drop into a meditative state that can bring up stuck emotions and sensations in the body.
Take care of your body before and after the session. Use the restroom prior to and after the experience, hydrate and get a good night’s rest.

New to pulling tarot cards? Here’s what to expect:

Center and ground yourself
Be present with your energy
Think of a question you want answers for the day or ask an open-ended question that can answer “yes” or “no”.
Cleanse the deck with sage or palo santo that is provided for you.
Shuffle the cards any way you want
Be open to knowing when is the right time to draw a card.
Plan to draw 1-3 cards
Trust in the relationship that the cards pulled will offer an interpretation for you to gain insight. We’ll help you understand the cards and connect the pathway.
No questions will be asked but you are always welcome to illicit ideas, share your thoughts, and interact with participants to help you uncover the message.
Remember you are in control of your destiny, the cards are simply there to give you insight about what is intended to be revealed to you.

Pasadena Playhouse: Musical Theatre Bootcamp (Advanced)
2024-07-22 09:00 - 15:00 | CA
Pasadena Playhouse is thrilled to announce that Musical Theater Boot Camp is back! Over two weeks, 9 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, students will focus on honing their audition skills, developing a repertoire of monologues and songs, and the resources needed to find material appropriate for their age and type. Industry professionals and guest artists will instruct students in acting, singing, dancing, movement, theater history, and the college theater landscape. Each session culminates in a showcase for family and friends.
Scholarship Application
PLEASE NOTE: Before applying for a scholarship for Musical Theatre Boot Camp: Advanced Session, please submit your audition. We can only consider applicants who have auditioned for the program. Thank you!

Vroman's Bookstore: Fiction Reading Group
2024-07-24 19:00 | Atrium Building, 709 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm.
This event is free and open to the public.
July’s pick is Still Life by Sarah Winman (formerly Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. This book has been moved to October.)
Fiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.

Ice House Comedy: Wednesday's at the DL w/ DL Hughley & friends
2024-07-24 20:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Famed comedian DL Hughley is bringing a one-of-a-kind residency to the Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, CA this summer. Billed as “Wednesdays at the DL with DL Hughley and Friends”, the show will be a weekly show every Wednesday at 8:00pm. Hosted by DL himself, the night will feature a variety of hilarious comedians, both established and upcoming.

Vroman's Bookstore: Blood Drive
2024-07-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Vroman’s Bookstore will be hosting a Blood Drive this July 25th. All successful donors will receive a 10 Dollar Gift Card!
Before donating be sure to:

Eat a nutritious meal
Bring your driver’s license
Look for the bloodmobile in the back of Vroman’s parking lot.

The Mixx: Pasadena Block Party
2024-07-25 17:00 - 22:00 | The Mixx, 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Pasadena Summer Vibes are in full effect! 🌞 Join The Mixx Pasadena for a Summer Block Party on the corner of Colorado Blvd and Los Robles Ave. Enjoy local food trucks, vendors, art, live music, drink, and food specials, plus sample their new locally brewed “The Perfect Mixx IPA.”

Fitness in the Park: Basecamp Fitness (HIIT Full Body)
2024-07-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
High intensity Interval Training (HITT) – Full Body workout is an all-in, high-energy group workout that packs a supercharged calorie burn into just 35 minutes, alternating between heart-thumping cardio to strength moves, modified to your level. Following this workout get focused on 10 minutes of core exercises. Please bring a water bottle.

Pasadena Heritage: Speaker Series: Automobiles & the Art Deco Era in Pasadena
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
A perfect complement to July’s Art Deco walking tour, we are offering a special presentation on Automobiles & the Art Deco Era in Pasadena. Presenters will include John Dean, Pasadena Heritage Board Member, and John Roth, a former docent and presenter from the recently-closed Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California. An expert on Art Deco-designed automobiles from the 1920s to 1940s, Roth will present on the automobile history in Pasadena and the unique attributes of the West Coast that shaped our transportation history and spurred the growth of the automobile industry in Pasadena.
Pasadena has a rich automobile history and several notable landmarks related to Pasadena’s car culture are still present today along Green Street and Colorado Boulevard. Join us for a lecture on the elements of Art Deco and Streamline Modern design in architecture and beyond, and how these design elements carried over into everything from household appliances to automobiles!
You are invited to join us in person or virutally for this special program! The lecture will be livestreamed via Zoom and a recording will be made available to ticket holders shortly after the event.

Monopole by Wine RX: Live Music with Leslie Spencer
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Monopole Wine By RX, 21 S. El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Monopole by Wine RX presents live music with Leslie Spencer! Enjoy music, flights, wine by the glass, bottles, and small bites. This event is free with a 2-drink minimum! win

Ice House Comedy Club: Maz Jobrani: Mr. International Tour
2024-07-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Maz Jobrani: Mr. International Tour. Live in the Legendary Room! The show starts at 7:30pm. 16+ with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Jiaoying Summers
2024-07-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Jiaoying Summers! 21+ only with a 2 item minimum per seat.
Bio:
Jiaoying Summers is the most courageously fresh voice in comedy. She embodies the Asian American perspective through her work with uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings. Among her unique gifts are powerful and dark truth bombing; she turns extreme childhood trauma into comedy gold. In just four years, lighting has struck the comedy world, she is among the fastest-rising stars. She is an Asian Hall of Fame inductee, comedian, podcaster, and social media comedy queen with over one billion views and counting. Jiaoying made history as the 1st Chinese comedian to ever headline the Apollo Theater in New York City.
The LA Times considers her “one of the leading women running the LA comedy Scene”. The BBC named her “the woman rewriting the comedy circuit in Hollywood”. Vogue Magazine described her as “a major voice on the national comedy scene.” NHK World Japan described Jiaoying Summers’s comedy as “effective at combating Anti-Asian Hate”. She recently starred in Netflix Is A Joke Festival’s Women in Comedy Show. Her 30-minute comedy special “Hot Girl Summers” is streaming on Peacock TV and Prime Video. Jiaoying is also an award-winning actress, and CEO of Summers Group, a philanthropist empowering women and children and helping causes that touch Asian American communities. She is the owner of The Hollywood Comedy in Los Angeles and focuses on producing shows that promote representation in comedy.

Ice House Comedy: Brian Holtzman and friends
2024-07-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Brian Holtzman and friends! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Boston Court Pasadena: NTL
2024-07-28 14:00 | Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91206, United States
Boston Court Pasadena presents National Theatre Live Screening of NYE! Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state.
From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the National Health Service, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often called the politician with the greatest influence over the UK without ever being Prime Minister.
Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament, and fights with Churchill.
Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be filmed live at the National Theatre in London.
[THIS IS A SCREENING OF A FILMED THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE.]

USC PAM: Films@PAM: Reclaiming Muslim Storytelling with filmmaker Mohammed Ali Naqvi
2024-07-28 14:00 - 17:00 | USC Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Join a conversation at the USC Pacific Museum led by award-winning filmmaker Mohammed Ali (Mo) Naqvi. Mo Naqvi. Described as one of South Asia’s most important filmmakers, Mo will share his journey from off-Broadway theater to being interrogated by the FBI in a post-9/11 world. Drawing from his acclaimed works, including the Emmy-nominated The Accused: Damned Or Devoted? and the Independent Spirit Award-nominated Among The Believers, Mo will explore the delicate balance between fiction and truth in storytelling from his acclaimed independent films to global Netflix series hits.
More about the Speaker:
Mohammed Ali (Mo) Naqvi is an Academy of Motion Pictures and Television Academy member. He produced two seasons of the Netflix Original Top 10 docu-series Turning Point. Mo received the inaugural Emmy Television Academy Honor for directing and producing the Showtime Original Shame. He has been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, a Cinema Eye Honor, and the UNESCO-FELLINI Prize. His portfolio includes productions for Showtime, HBO, MTV, CNN, Discovery, Starz, BBC, and Hulu. His films have been screened at a number of festivals including Toronto, Berlin, Busan, and Tribeca, and showcased at the Museum of Modern Art.
Other notable documentaries include Naqvi’s Emmy-nominated Among the Believers (PBS World), Emmy nominated The Accused: Damned Or Devoted? (BBC, Arte/ZDF, PBS World), winner of the Asian Media Award, UNAFF Grand Jury Winner for Pakistan’s Hidden Shame (Channel 4 UK), and Insha’Allah Democracy (BBC, STARZ). Naqvi has produced fiction features including the road-trip drama Big River (Official Selection at the Berlin Film Festival) and the comedy I Will Avenge You Iago, starring Giancarlo Esposito and Larry Pine. Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, Naqvi is the chairman of the Pakistan Academy Selection Committee which selects Pakistan’s official submission for the Academy Awards.
Program agenda:
2:00-2:30 pm – Meet a greet
2:30-3:30 pm – Presentation and Conversation
3:30-4:00 pm – Q&A

Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Little Brazil
2024-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Playhouse Village Park, 701 Union St, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
Playhouse Village sizzles this summer with the return of the beloved Jazz in the Park concert series presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation. The free concerts will take place every Sunday in June and July from 6PM to 8PM on the Van Halen Stage at Playhouse Village Park, thanks to our sponsors Ice House Comedy Club and Pasadena Playhouse. This project is partially funded by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the generous donors of Playhouse Village Foundation as a result of A Night Out In Playhouse Village. While you enjoy the music on your picnic blanket, indulge in delicious taco plates and more from Anaya’s Restaurant, or bring a picnic from your favorite local restaurant.
Featured Artists
Little Brazil – Little Brazil was born with the idea of revisiting the defining moments of Brazilian music from a contemporary perspective. Samba, Choro, Baião and Bossa Nova are addressed in an acoustic set with vocal, nylon guitar, drums and percussion led by the Brazilian musicians Natália Spadini and Marcelo Bucater. The arrangements are well crafted and modern, all played by Brazilian musicians who live in Pasadena, what makes the music stay true to its Brazilian identity.

Ice House Comedy: Laughing Unicorn
2024-07-28 21:00 - 22:00 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laughin Unicorn! The show starts at 9PM. 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Ice House Comedy: Laughing Unicorn with Amanda Michelle
2024-07-28 21:00 - 22:30 | Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
Ice House Comedy presents Laughing Unicorn-LGBTQIA + Stand-Up comedy show with Amanda Michelle. Live in the California Room! 21+ only with a 2-item minimum per seat.

Vroman's Bookstore: Melissa Mogollon, in conversation with Greg Mania, discusses Oye
2024-07-31 19:00 | Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
“Yes, hi, Mari. It’s me. I’m over my tantrum now and calling you back . . . But first–you have to promise that you won’t tell Mom or Abue any of this. Okay? They’ll set the house on fire if they find out . . .”
Structured as a series of one-sided phone calls from our spunky, sarcastic narrator, Luciana, to her older sister, Mari, this wildly inventive debut “jump-starts your heart in the same way it piques your ear” (Xochitl Gonzalez). As the baby of her large Colombian American family, Luciana is usually relegated to the sidelines. But now she finds herself as the only voice of reason in the face of an unexpected crisis: A hurricane is heading straight for Miami, and her eccentric grandmother, Abue, is refusing to evacuate. Abue is so one-of-a-kind she’s basically in her own universe, and while she often drives Luciana nuts, they’re the only ones who truly understand each other. So when Abue, normally glamorous and full of life, receives a shocking medical diagnosis during the storm, Luciana’s world is upended.
When Abue moves into Luciana’s bedroom, their complicated bond intensifies. Luciana would rather be skating or sneaking out to meet girls, but Abue’s wild demands and unpredictable antics are a welcome distraction for Luciana from her misguided mother, absent sister, and uncertain future. Forced to step into the role of caretaker, translator, and keeper of the devastating family secrets that Abue begins to share, Luciana suddenly finds herself center stage, facing down adulthood–and rising to the occasion.
As Luciana chronicles the events of her disrupted senior year of high school over the phone to Mari, Oye unfolds like the most fascinating and entertaining conversation you’ve ever eavesdropped on: a rollicking, heartfelt, and utterly unique novel that celebrates the beauty revealed and resilience required when rewriting your own story.
