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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  James Ellroy discusses & signs Red Sheet
DESCRIPTION:It’s late October 1962. The Cuban Missile Crisis has just concluded. The Russkies blinked and pulled their ICBMs out of Cuba. Attorney General Robert Kennedy fears reprisals from seething commies. He orders a red probe and puts the LAPD on the job. \nFreddy Otash is injudiciously named the lead investigating officer. He’s a stone-cold criminal with police sanction and a harrowing dope habit. He homes in on a red-front trade union. There’s a murder on Halloween night. It may link to ex-VP and current gubernatorial candidate Richard Nixon and two commie snuffs from eight years back. Freddy’s overworked and overamped. He’s running the probe\, and Bob Haldeman and John Ehrlichman—Tricky Dick Nixon’s head goons—have hired him to keep Nixon away from the smear-minded press. \nL.A. is coming unglued. Ex-cop/lawyer Tom Bradley is running for a city council seat and pushing the Rumford Fair Housing Act. Playboy kingpin Hugh Hefner is along for the ride\, out to exploit racial tension and peddle untold copies of his smut rag. \nRed Sheet is James Ellroy’s most crazed kamikaze run and a daring\, subversive work of fiction.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-james-ellroy-discusses-signs-red-sheet/
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 Bookstore:  Lisa See discusses & signs Daughters of the Sun and Moon
DESCRIPTION:Beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa See draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and\, eventually\, thrive\, despite all odds. \nIn 1870\, three Chinese women arrived in the small\, dusty\, and violent pueblo of Los Angeles. Dove\, the bound-footed daughter of an imperial scholar\, is entrancing and innocent. These characteristics should bring her great rewards\, beginning with her arranged marriage to a much older merchant. Petal\, the big-footed daughter of peasants\, has grown up hungry and with dirt between her toes. In a moment of desperation\, Petal’s father sells her to buy money for rice seed\, and she is loaded onto a ship to the Gold Mountain–America–where she is once again sold. Moon is married to a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. She is educated\, speaks fluent English\, and has been endowed with a face of great beauty\, yet her failed footbinding as a child has left her with a limp that lessens her value in the eyes of many. \nEach woman has her own desires. Dove wants to love and be loved\, Petal desires freedom\, and Moon seeks justice. Together they face a larger society that wishes them not one ounce of goodwill. Anti-Chinese sentiment is strong in Los Angeles\, and this eventually leads to the Night of Horrors\, during which all three women are challenged in ways they could not have imagined. Brought together by hardship and heartbreak\, they must use their bravery\, endurance\, and ability to “eat bitterness” to discover their voices\, find freedom\, and connect through solace and friendship. Together\, they are daughters of the sun and moon.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lisa-see-discusses-signs-daughters-of-the-sun-and-moon/
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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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Matt Haig\, in conversation with Lian Dolan\, discusses The Midnight Train
DESCRIPTION:When your life flashes before your eyes\, where would you stop? \nNo one can change the past\, but the Midnight Train can take you there. \nThe chance to re-live the moments that meant most. \nTo see what kind of person you really were. \nFor Wilbur his best days were with Maggie\, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice. \nBefore he gave it all away. \nHe wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . . \nA magical\, time-travelling love story\, from the world of The Midnight Library. \nBio: \nMatt Haig is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the novels The Midnight Library\, The Life Impossible\, and How to Stop Time\, along with four other novels\, the acclaimed memoirs Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet\, and several award-winning children’s books. His work has been published in fifty territories across the world. \nThis is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of The Midnight Train to be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-matt-haig-in-conversation-with-lian-dolan-discusses-the-midnight-train/
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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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Shi Heng Yi discusses Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery
DESCRIPTION:The renowned teacher & founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe shares his wisdom and insight in his new book. \nBring clarity\, strength\, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. \nWhat do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? \nShaolin is more than just a martial art–it is a way of life. Rooted in Zen and Taoist philosophy\, its ancient wisdom teaches us how to unite mind and body\, cultivate resilience\, and develop an equanimous perspective amongst a chaotic world. \nIn the international bestseller Shaolin Spirit\, renowned teacher and founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe Shi Heng Yi reveals profound insights to human development paired with twelve personal core practices to foster essential transformation of body and mind. From improving sleep and mental clarity to building strength\, flexibility\, and focus\, these time-honored techniques offer a practical and personal way to self-mastery. \nBlending profound philosophy with practical guidance\, Shaolin Spirit is an invitation to step into the discipline\, determination\, and power of the Shaolin way–no matter where you are in life.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-shi-heng-yi-discusses-shaolin-spirit-the-way-to-self-mastery/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Lauren Groff discusses & signs Brawler: Stories
DESCRIPTION:A stunning\, fierce collection from a master of the short story and one of the most important writers of our time \nRead alone\, each story in Lauren Groff’s electric collection is an individual triumph\, bold\, agile\, and packed with power. Read together\, they hum in exhilarating resonance. Ranging from the 1950s to the present day and moving across age\, class\, and region — from New England to Florida to California — these nine stories reflect and expand upon a shared theme: the ceaseless battle between humans’ dark and light angels. \n“In every human there is both an animal and a god wrestling unto death\,” one character tells us. Among those we see caught in this match are a young woman suddenly responsible for her disabled sibling\, a hot-tempered high school swimmer in need of an adult\, a mother blinded by the loss of her family\, and a banking scion endowed with a different kind of inheritance. Motivated by love\, impeded by the double edges of other peoples’ good intentions\, they try to do the right thing for as long as they can. \nPrecise\, surprising\, and provocative\, anchored by profound insight into human nature\, Brawler reveals the repeated\, sometimes heartbreaking turning points between love and fear\, compassion and violence\, reason and instinct\, altruism and what it takes to survive.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-lauren-groff-discusses-signs-brawler-stories/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Tori Atencio McCullough\, Kelsey McCullough\, & Bobbie Lucas\, discuss & sign Xavier X Atencio: The Legacy of an Artist\, Imagineer\, and Disney Legend
DESCRIPTION:From apprentice animator on Pinocchio to the lyricist behind “Yo Ho\, Yo Ho A Pirates Life for Me\,” Xavier “X” Atencio’s Disney career was diverse and spectacular. \nNow for the first time his talent\, humor\, and creativity come to life in a book celebrating the body of work and the legacy of one of Walt’s original and most versatile Imagineers. \nXavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist\, Imagineer\, and Disney Legend depicts the life\, art\, and lasting legacy of X\, detailing how he put himself into his work and used his talents\, passion\, humor\, and creativity to inspire generations. It is the most comprehensive look to date at the one of Walt’s original and most versatile Imagineers. \nFeaturing previously unpublished artwork and photographs from X’s personal collection\, this book grants readers the unique opportunity to discover the true depths of influence X attained on his life journey. For while it was rare to become a Disney Imagineer\, it was even rarer to end a career at Disney with as diversified a resume as X’s–from “small-town Colorado boy” to art school attendee\, Disney animator\, attraction scriptwriter\, lyricist\, voice-over artist\, and finally Disney Legend. \nSet against the historic and cultural evolutions of The Walt Disney Company\, Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist\, Imagineer\, and Disney Legend provides a deeply personal perspective into the life and career of a Disney Legend whose story\, until now\, had remained largely untold.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-tori-atencio-mccullough-kelsey-mccullough-bobbie-lucas-discuss-sign-xavier-x-atencio-the-legacy-of-an-artist-imagineer-and-disney-legend/
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:20240610T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Bookstore: Jacqueline Winspear discusses The Comfort of Ghosts
DESCRIPTION:London\, 1945: Four adolescent orphans with a dark wartime history are squatting in a vacant Belgravia mansion–the owners having fled London under heavy Luftwaffe bombing. Psychologist and Investigator Maisie Dobbs visits the mansion on behalf of the owners and discovers that a demobilized soldier\, gravely ill and reeling from his experiences overseas\, has taken shelter with the group. \nMaisie’s quest to bring comfort to the youngsters and the ailing soldier brings to light a decades-old mystery concerning Maisie’s first husband\, James Compton\, who was killed while piloting an experimental fighter aircraft. As Maisie unravels the threads of her dead husband’s life\, she is forced to examine her own painful past and question beliefs she has always accepted as true.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jacqueline-winspear-discusses-the-comfort-of-ghosts/
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: 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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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:20240215T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Kiley Reid discussing Come and Get It
DESCRIPTION:rom the celebrated New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age comes a fresh and provocative story about a residential assistant and her messy entanglement with a professor and three unruly students.\nIt’s 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins\, a senior resident assistant\, wants to graduate\, get a job\, and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul\, a visiting professor and writer\, offers Millie an easy yet unusual opportunity\, she jumps at the chance. But Millie’s starry-eyed hustle becomes jeopardized by odd new friends\, vengeful dorm pranks\, and illicit intrigue. \nA fresh and intimate portrait of desire\, consumption\, and reckless abandon\, Come and Get It is a tension-filled story about money\, indiscretion\, and bad behavior–and the highly anticipated new novel by acclaimed and award-winning author Kiley Reid. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) \nThis ticketed event will take place at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave\, Pasadena. \nTickets include one copy of Come and Get It which will be handed out at check-in.\nA book signing will follow the discussion.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-kiley-reid-discussing-come-and-get-it/
LOCATION:All Saints Church\, 132 North Euclid Avenue\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Ed - Fiction Writing Class with Diana Wagman (8 weeks)
DESCRIPTION:This Fiction Writing Class is for writers interested in working on short stories or a novel. There will be an optional weekly exercise and suggested readings\, but it is predominately a workshop to discuss and advance each other’s work\, concentrating on the elements that make fiction compelling: character\, point of view\, setting and description\, conflict and resolution. Each writer will share work twice\, the ultimate goal being a complete short story or a novel chapter. \nDiana Wagman is the author of six novels. Her second\, Spontaneous\, won the 2001 PEN West Award for Fiction. Her fourth\, The Care & Feeding of Exotic Pets\, was very briefly a best seller. She has had many short stories and essays published\, most recently in Conjunctions and Prairie Schooner\, and is an occasional contributor to the Los Angeles Times. She has taught as adjunct faculty across southern California\, from Loyola Marymount to CalArts to Cal State San Bernardino. \nTO SIGN UP FOR THIS WRITING CLASS\, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (626)449-5320 BY 1/18/24. \n*This class will be held on the following dates – 1/20\, 1/27\, 2/3\, 2/10\, 2/17\, 2/24\, 3/2\, and 3/9 and will take place in the Vroman’s Meeting Room located next door to Vroman’s Main Store in the Atrium at 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.  \nIf for any reason you cannot attend this set of classes you have signed up for\, please give 24 hour notice\, before the first class\, of your cancelation in order to receive a refund.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-fiction-writing-class-with-diana-wagman-8-weeks/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Ed – Vision Board Workshop with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 17\, 6-8pm\nVroman’s Ed – Vision Board Workshop with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey\n$85.00 per person \nWhere you are in your journey is an accomplishment\, and if it isn’t where you want to be yet\, this vision board workshop is for you. \n\nAre you ready to direct your environment?\nCreate your best year yet?\nWhat would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?\n\nThe power of visualization to focus my attention\, to clarify my purpose\, and create a roadmap through visionboarding is unparalleled. What started as gatherings with friends and decades of personal experience\, transformed me with the results I achieved. So many of my students have also achieved great success. Their testimonials are shared below. Now it’s YOUR turn! \nHead into the new year with impact. Get clarity and focus. Live the life you’ve imagined.\nThis workshop is for you if: \n\nYou want to level up in some aspect of your life\nYou have been dreaming of starting something\nYou want to get laser-focused on your goals\nYou’re an action-taker\n\nCourse Flow (2 hours): \n\nVision board basics: why\, what\, how?\nScience behind visualization\nShort meditation to get you prepared for your vision board\nTime to journal\nStart your vision board\nGetting results once you’ve created your vision board\nEach participant also receives a special gift\n\nWhat you need to bring: \n\nJournal and pen for the writing portion of the workshop\nPhotos\, images that you want to put on your board\nOpen mind + a smile\n\nWhat past participants have said about my vision board workshops: \nAbsolutely recommend! It was a chance to organize my thoughts and goals in an intentional way and then express them in a collage of images and phrases and colors that I “attracted” and was meant to see and use. It’s like a micro version of the universe helping you with whatever you are trying to accomplish. I also got a chance to connect with other creative entrepreneurs. It was an inspirational time. – Malia Jade\, Music Theorist & Entrepreneur \nClarissa’s beautifully guided workshop was just what I needed to feel inspired and empowered. Can’t wait for another one! -Eva Gardner\, Musician/Bassist to Cher\, Moby\, Pink\, and more! \nI attended Clarissa’s Vision board event\, it was such a well put together event\, meaningful and just right amount of unstructured\, for everyone to create! No doubt Clarissa brings many years of a diverse background in art and psychology that makes her a success in assisting others as well! – Joanna Revel\, Owner Blue Violet Boutique & Captured Corners Photography \nThis workshop was just what I needed! And the atmosphere\, space\, and energy here was over and above what I expected. I strongly recommend everyone who’s ready to create a vision for themselves\, get clear\, and have a playful time. Do this! It’s worth it! – Joan Spinelli\, Renaissance Woman \nThis class will be held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room located next door to Vroman’s Main Store in the Atrium at 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.\n(Please register by end of day 1/15/24)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-vision-board-workshop-with-clarissa-castillo-ramsey/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft & DIY,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Your Thrive Year: Transformative Conversations for a New 365
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s presents an afternoon of panel discussions that will help guide you to your own Thrive Year.  \nThis event will be led by Brandi Sellerz-Jackson\, renowned doula and author of the forthcoming title\, On Thriving. Sellerz-Jackson will be joined by panelists Dr. Mariel Buqué and Arielle Estoria\, discussing topics near to all their hearts such as healing from trauma and practices for thriving in our mental health\, self-care\, relationships\, and beyond. More panelists to be announced. \nABOUT OUR PANELISTS:\n*Brandi Sellerz-Jackson is a storyteller\, birth and postpartum doula\, and the creator of Not So Private Parts. Initially created as a women’s lifestyle blog\, Not So Private Parts has evolved into a resource removing the shame and stigma surrounding women’s issues. Sellerz-Jackson is the co-founder of Moms in Color\, a Black mom collective centered around celebrating diversity in the motherhood space. She is also the senior manager of social media for Ergobaby\, a leading brand in babywearing and attachment parenting. She has been featured in USA Today\, Essence\, and MOTHER\, among other outlets. Sellerz-Jackson lives in Pasadena\, CA with her husband\, Jon; their three boys\, Jax\, Jedi\, and Jupiter; and their labradoodle\, Chaka. \n*Mariel Buqué\, PhD\, is a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist\, professor\, and sound bath meditation healer. She has appeared as an expert on Good Morning America and Today and in Allure\, Self\, Glamour\, and Well + Good\, among many other outlets\, and has offered wellness talks to corporations such as Google\, Capital One\, and Meta. She is originally from the Dominican Republic and currently lives in New Jersey. Break the Cycle is her first book. \n*Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now residing in Los Angeles CA with her spouse John\, Arielle Estoria (R-E-L EH-STORY-UH) (she/her) is a Published and commissioned Poet\, Author and Actor and Model. Her motto\, “Words not for the ears but for the soul” stems from her dedication to remind anyone who encounters her work that words are meant to be felt and experienced not just heard. With a specific heart in empowering\, encouraging and making space for audiences of women to feel free and at home in their own bodies.\nArielle is the Co-Author of two self-published collections of poetry: Vagabonds and Zealots (2014)\, and Write Bloody Spill Pretty (2017) which can both be found on Amazon.com and in 2016\, released her EP of poetry and music titled Symphony of a Lioness. In March 2023\, Estoria released her first solo book of poetry titled\, THE UNFOLDING an invitation to come home to yourself\, with Harper One available wherever books\, e-books and audiobooks are available. \nThree ticket options are available:\nAll tickets will include one entry and one book\, depending on the title you choose.\nOptions include Brandi Sellerz-Jackson’s forthcoming title\, On Thriving\, Break The Cycle by Dr. Mariel Buqué and The Unfolding by Arielle Estoria. \nON THRIVING by Brandi Sellerz-Jackson\nA renowned doula shares powerful lessons on healing and thriving through the murky seasons of life in this moving\, intimate guide to deeper self-awareness and radical joy.\nWe’ve all been there: We take a pause\, look at our lives\, and desire more—more from our relationships\, more from our wellness journeys\, maybe simply more from ourselves. For some\, it might be more fun\, more peace\, more exploration—but what does it take to get to the other side of living in survival mode? In On Thriving\, Brandi Sellerz-Jackson helps us wade through what she calls the four great labors of our lives—labors that she’s had to overcome and that she has led many clients through.\nDrawing from her experiences as a doula and intimate storytelling from her own life\, Sellerz-Jackson guides us through the many phases of these great labors—labors that we can get stuck in\, stunting our ability to thrive. Across age\, gender\, economic status\, or background\, we all move through the great labor of our relationships\, our mental health\, grief and loss\, and the feeling of being othered. Sellerz-Jackson doesn’t shy away from the pitfalls of these labors but rather challenges us to actively remain present within them and ask ourselves: What do I need to thrive in the space I’m currently in? In On Thriving\,you’ll come to recognize the survival tools you’ve picked up along the way and exchange them for thriving tools and “rich-uals.” You’ll commit to no longer making a home out of chaos and rediscovering sanctuary within yourself.\nComparing our thriving to that of plant life\, Sellerz-Jackson simplifies the complicated—and oftentimes overwhelming—journey as we attempt to grow in an inhospitable environment. With insightful and vulnerable storytelling\, she invites a deep\, soul-stirring investigation of our past and present to gather all that we need to thrive right where we are\, right now. \nBREAK THE CYCLE by Dr. Mariel Buqué\nThe definitive\, paradigm shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué\, Ph.D\, a Columbia University-trained\, trauma-informed\, psychologist\, professor\, and practitioner of holistic healing.\nWhen a physical wound is left unhealed\, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed\, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives\, hurting our family\, friends\, coworkers\, and others. Eventually\, this hurt can injure an entire community\, metastasizing across years and generations. This is intergenerational trauma. This trauma is why some of us become estranged from our families\, why some of us are people pleasers\, and why some of us find ourselves in co-dependent relationships. This trauma can be rooted in the experiences of ancestors\, who may have suffered due to their race or identity\, and it can be collective\, the result of a shared experience like systemic oppression\, harmful engrained behaviors in a culture like the acceptance of physical discipline of children\, or even a natural disaster like a pandemic. These wounds are complex\, impacting our minds\, bodies\, and spirits. Healing requires a holistic approach that has so far been absent from the field of psychology. Until now.\nFrom Dr. Mariel Buqué\, a leading trauma psychologist\, comes a groundbreaking guide to transforming intergenerational pain into intergenerational abundance. With BREAK THE CYCLE\, she delivers the definitive guide to healing inherited trauma. Weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room\, Dr. Buqué teaches readers how trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next and how they can break the cycle through tangible therapeutic practices\, learning to pass down strength instead of pain to future generations. \nTHE UNFOLDING by Arielle Estoria\n“A moving\, fresh\, unique poetry collection and a generous invitation into the mind of the poet. Both a galvanizing wake-up call and a tender lullaby.” — Glennon Doyle\, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed\n“What I love about Arielle’s writing is that she takes readers on this journey step by step\, filled with wisdom and grace. This book will help anyone seeking to unfold into their bloom.” — Morgan Harper Nichols\, author of All Along You Were Blooming and Peace is a Practice\nIn this beautiful collection of poems\, essays\, and meditations\, Arielle Estoria tenderly reveals the places in her life where she has been broken open and mended back together in new ways. In doing so\, she shows each of us how when we walk through our own process of “unfolding\,” though it may be uncomfortable at times\, there is light on the other side. Let these words guide your soul\, and return home to the person you were always meant to be. \nThis ticketed event will take place at All Saints Church located at 132 N Euclid Ave\, Pasadena. \nBooks that come with the ticket will be handed out at check-in and will be pre-signed so a book signing will NOT follow the conversation. Additional copies of all titles\, will be available for purchase at the event.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-your-thrive-year-transformative-conversations-for-a-new-365/
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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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman’s Bookstore at 11 am for story time! \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-9/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T200000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Ed: Bonsai Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Daniel Deephouse for our December introductory Bonsai class. Daniel brings more than 40 years experience in Bonsai care and cultivation. He has created and cared for Bonsai in Australia\, the UK and the US. \nThis month we dive into learning about a juniper. You’ll repot\, trim and wire your own Japanese garden juniper! 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. \nDaniel brings more than 40 years 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 \nThis class will be held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room located next door to Vroman’s Main Store in the Atrium at 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120.\n(Please register by end of day 12/19/23)  \nWorkshop fee is $100 per person. Register at vromansbookstore.com. \nQuestions? Email@vromansbookstore.com \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-bonsai-workshop/
LOCATION:Atrium Building\, 709 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Craft & DIY,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Holiday Music: Gone with the Winds
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a series of free Holiday Music concerts outdoors in the Vroman’s Paseo. \nGone With The Winds is a Los Angeles-based wind quintet specializing in crowd-pleasing classical and pop tunes. Its members have trained at the Berklee College of Music and California Lutheran University and participate in orchestras and symphonic bands throughout Los Angeles. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-holiday-music-gone/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Stage\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Free,Holidays,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman’s Bookstore at 11 am for story time! \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-10/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Holiday Music: Mariachi Tierra Mia
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a series of free Holiday Music concerts outdoors in the Vroman’s Paseo. \nJoin Vroman’s as they celebrate the holidays with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM). PCM faculty member Maira Solis and her group Mariachi Tierra Mia perform mariachi classics\, as well as other festive tunes. Bring your bells and holiday cheer! \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-holiday-music-mariachi/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Stage\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Free,Holidays,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman’s Bookstore at 11 am for story time! \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-8/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Holiday Music: Dulcet Singers & Resound Ringers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a series of free Holiday Music concerts outdoors in the Vroman’s Paseo. \nThe Dulcet Singers have been rehearsing and performing in the greater Los Angeles area for over 10 years. A small acapella group\, their repertoire includes an eclectic mix of early music\, jazz\, gospel\, and holiday favorites. Resound Ringers is a full size handbell choir at Pasadena’s First United Methodist Church. In addition to regular worship performance\, they enjoy performing all kinds of repertoire at community events whenever possible.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-holiday-music-dulcet/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Stage\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Free,Holidays,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Holiday Music: Coras
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Holiday Music concert series at Vroman’s with performance by Coras in the outdoor Paseo.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-holiday-music-coras/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Stage\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, Select a Country:
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Storytime with Mr. Steve
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and the gang at Vroman’s Bookstore at 11 am for story time! \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-storytime-with-mr-steve-7/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: A Happening Hanukkah Party
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate The Holiday of Lights\, Vroman’s will be reading Alan Silberberg’s hilarious book Meet the Latkes. There will be craft projects to help bring the festival home and lively music to mark the season with song. This program is suitable for adults and children of all ages. The first night of Hanukkah this year is Thursday\, December 7.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-a-happening-hanukkah-party/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Holidays,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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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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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:20231006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222615
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222615
CREATED:20230920T155250Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Cassandra Clare\, in conversation with Kiersten White\, discussing Sword Catcher
DESCRIPTION:Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of forbidden love\, dangerous magic\, and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles. \nIn the vibrant city-state of Castellane\, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth\, power\, and the next hedonistic thrill. \nKel is an orphan\, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher–the body double of a royal heir\, Prince Conor Aurelian. He has been raised alongside the prince\, trained in every aspect of combat and statecraft. He and Conor are as close as brothers\, but Kel knows that his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible. \nLin Caster is one of the Ashkar\, a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. By law\, they must live behind walls within the city\, but Lin\, a physician\, ventures out to tend to the sick and dying of Castellane. Despite her skills\, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge. \nAfter a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together\, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King\, the criminal ruler of Castellane’s underworld. He offers them each what they want most; but as they descend into his world of intrigue and shadow\, they discover a conspiracy of corruption that reaches from the darkest gutters of Castellane to the highest tower of its palaces. As long-kept secrets begin to unravel\, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? Can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war–and the world into chaos?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-cassandra-clare-in-conversation-with-kiersten-white-discussing-sword-catcher/
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:20230919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222615
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s: Lidia Bastianich discussing Lidia's from Our Family Table to Yours
DESCRIPTION:Nothing brings a family together like food. And no one knows food like Lidia Bastianich. In this inviting\, deeply personal new cookbook\, she shares the dishes she cooks for those she loves the most. This is the first book Lidia has written since the death of her mother\, Nonna\, who was beloved not just by Lidia’s family but by millions of cookbook and TV fans. With all the family stories and passed-down recipes\, in many ways\, this book can be seen as a tribute to Nonna. \nHere are the traditional recipes that graced Lidia’s table as a young girl (Prosciutto and Onion Frittata\, Rigatoni with Sausage and Cabbage\, and Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni) alongside the new creations (Sweet Potato Chickpea Gnocchi with Gorgonzola\, Cheesy Baked Chicken Wings) that she makes for her children and grandchildren today. Bringing together more than a hundred delicious\, flavorful\, and easy-to-make Italian recipes\, From Our Family’s Table to Yours is a celebration of the dishes Lidia’s family turns to over and over–and yours will\, too. \nGA + book: This ticket includes one entry and one copy of Lidia’s from Our Family Table to Yours 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-lidia-bastianich-discussing-lidias-from-our-family-table-to-yours/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T222615
CREATED:20230815T161352Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: James Ellroy Discusses The Enchanters
DESCRIPTION:Los Angeles\, August 4\, 1962. The city broils through a midsummer heat wave. Marilyn Monroe ODs. A B-movie starlet is kidnapped. The overhyped LAPD overreacts. Chief Bill Parker’s looking for some getback. The Monroe deal looks like a moneymaker. He calls in Freddy Otash. \nThe freewheeling Freddy O: tainted ex-cop\, defrocked private eye\, dope fiend\, and freelance extortionist. A man who lives by the maxim “Opportunity is love.” Freddy gets to work. He dimly perceives Marilyn Monroe’s death and the kidnapped starlet to be a poisonous riddle that only he has the guts and the brains to untangle. We are with him as he tears through all those who block his path to the truth. We are with him as he penetrates the faux-sunshine of Jack and Bobby Kennedy and the shuck of Camelot. We are with him as he falters\, and grasps for love beyond opportunity. We are with him as he tracks Marilyn Monroe’s horrific last charade through a nightmare L.A. that he served to create — and as he confronts his complicity and his own raging madness. \nIt’s the Summer of ’62\, baby. Freddy O’s got a hot date with history. The savage Sixties are ready to pop. It’s just a shot away. \nThe Enchanters is a transcendent work of American popular fiction. It is James Ellroy at his most crazed\, brilliant\, provocative\, profanely hilarious\, and stop-your-heart tender. It is a luminous psychological drama and an unparalleled thrill ride. It is\, resoundingly\, the great American crime novel.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-james-ellroy-discusses-the-enchanters/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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