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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T180000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231220T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231216T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T130000
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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:
CATEGORIES:Free,Holidays,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
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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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DTSTART;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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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:20230920T170000
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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
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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:20260618T030008
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230809T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Doug McIntyre and Penny Peyser present Frank's Shadow and Sonnets from Suburbia: More Candles than Cake
DESCRIPTION:Frank’s Shadow: Newlywed Danny McKenna’s honeymoon ends abruptly when he learns his father has died\, uncannily\, on the same day as his hero\, Frank Sinatra. Returning home to his knotty Irish American family\, Danny is confronted with a painful truth–while he knows everything about the famous singer\, his own father is a mystery. Tasked with giving a eulogy for a man he hardly knows\, Danny sets out to uncover his dad’s past–an immigrant’s tale of mid-twentieth-century America and the harsh realities of WWII lived in stark contrast to Frank Sinatra’s famously extravagant life. \nAlong the way\, Danny’s own demons nearly destroy him as he struggles to accept his father’s deepest secret–a journey that takes him into the heart of darkness before he learns to live in the light. \n​Fame\, family\, and forgiveness are among the many themes in Doug McIntyre’s debut novel\, a story full of vibrant scenery\, gripping characters\, humor\, and profound moments of self-realization. Frank’s Shadow is a deeply (sometimes darkly) human story wrapped in the trappings of a delightfully gritty love letter to New York City’s less glamorous neighborhoods. (Greenleaf Book Group Press) \nSonnets From Suburbia: If Shakespeare Were a lady… A cross between humorous poetry and memoir\, Sonnets from Suburbia features Lady Penelope (aka actress Penny Peyser) serving up a funny take on modern day life in Shakespearean sonnet form. \nFrom the foibles of friendship to sexual relationships gone awry\, to aging bodies that misbehave\, to the woes of social media and confounding familial tussles\, she has the uncanny ability to make us smile out loud and chuckle with recognition. This is definitely one of those books for when you need a good laugh. \nThe clever\, compassionate sonnets inside this book make a perfect gift for birthdays\, anniversaries\, and Valentine’s Day and are sure to delight women over 40 (all female readers actually) and the men who love them. \nThink Shakespeare at the mall. \nFor fans of Judith Viorst\, Amy Sedaris and Dorothy Parker. Sonnets from Suburbia is long-time actress Penny Peyser’s first foray into poetry and sonnets\, and she couldn’t be more thrilled about this new venture. \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-doug-mcintyre-and-penny-peyser-present-franks-shadow-and-sonnets-from-suburbia-more-candles-than-cake/
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T190000
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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 7:00pm. However\, this meeting will be held Thursday\, July 27 at 7pm. \nJuly’s pick is TransAtlantic by Colum McCann. If you need to purchase a copy of the book\, stop by the store or order at vromansbookstore.com. \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room\, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120. \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-fiction-reading-group-2/
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:20230629T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Ed - Dreams: The Royal Road to Your Unconscious with Dr. Kathleen Fitzgerald
DESCRIPTION:Dreams are a portal into the deepest parts of our selves.  Illuminating all aspects of our inner world\, we can tap into them to help us with healing\, and knowing ourselves better.  Dreams can become a fountain of creative inspiration as we allow them to carry us toward what we value\, awaken our instinctual wisdom\, and express our wholeness. \nThis evening will support you in nurturing your inner wisdom.  Bring your journal\, pen and some dreams. \nInstructor: \nDr. Kathleen Fitzgerald a Psychoanalyst\, and Marriage and Family Therapist\, working 30 years in diverse settings: community mental health\, clinics\, hospitals\, schools and colleges while maintaining a private practice.  She is adjunct faculty at ArtCenter College of Design and Newport Psychoanalytic Institute. \nTO SIGN UP FOR CLASS\, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (626)449-5320 BY 6/26/23. Class is $30.00 per person \n(Registration cut off 6/26/23) – This class 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.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ed-dreams-the-royal-road-to-your-unconscious-with-dr-kathleen-fitzgerald/
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230629T170000
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s Live Celebrates the release of Even If the Sky Is Falling
DESCRIPTION:Register early for an email reminder!\nCROWDCAST LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/evenif \nFeaturing: Taj McCoy\, Farah Heron\, Lane Clarke\, Charish Reid\, Sarah Smith\, and Denise Williams \nIt’s the end of the world as they know it–or so they think…\nWhen an international warning siren accidentally goes off\, convincing everyone that a meteor shower may just be the end of life as they know it\, six couples–friends\, exes\, crushes and rivals–must take shelter. Inhibitions are abandoned\, confessions are made and love blossoms\, but what happens when the world doesn’t end?\nFilled with humor\, heat and hope\, this riveting collection of interconnected multicultural stories beautifully explores the secrets we carry with us–and the joy we discover when we let go and reach for the stars. (Canary Street Press) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-live-celebrates-the-release-of-even-if-the-sky-is-falling/
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230628T190000
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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 7:00pm. \nJune’s pick is White Tears by Hari Kunzru. If you need to purchase a copy of the book\, stop by the store or order at vromansbookstore.com. \nFiction Reading Group meetings are held in the Vroman’s Meeting Room\, located in the Atrium next door. 709 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 120. \n  \n 
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-fiction-reading-group/
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:20230302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Live: Moses Ose Utomi discussing Daughters of Oduma
DESCRIPTION:This is an online event via Crowdcast. \nEat. Dance. Fight. \nThis is the life of the girls who compete in the Isle’s elite\, all-female fighting sport of Bowing. But it isn’t really Dirt’s life anymore. At sixteen\, she is old and has retired from competition. Instead\, she spends her days coaching the younger sisters of the Mud Fam and dreading her fast-approaching birthday\, when she’ll have to leave her sisters to fulfill whatever destiny the Gods choose for her. \nDirt’s young sisters are coming along nicely\, and the Mud Fam is sure to win the upcoming South God Bow tournament\, which is crucial: the tiny Fam needs the new recruits that come with victory. Then an attack from a powerful rival leaves the Mud without their top Bower\, and Dirt is the only one who can compete in the tournament. But Dirt is old\, out of shape\, and afraid. She has never wanted to be a leader. Victory seems impossible–yet defeat would mean the end of her beloved Fam. And no way is Dirt going to let that happen. (Atheneum Books for Young Readers)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-live-moses-ose-utomi-discussing-daughters-of-oduma/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220725T180000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Local Author's Day (Kids Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Vroman’s Local Author Day (Kids’ Edition) featuring Chris Wieland\, Maria McCloud and Jon-Barrett Ingels \nThis is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Visit www.vromansbookstore.com to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s. \nCROWDCAST REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/vromans-local-author-day-2 \nChris Wieland presents The Crabtree Monsters\nMoving from Los Angeles to tiny Crabtree\, Michigan\, is the last thing thirteen-year-old Kat Dylan wants to do. Crabtree’s seen better days and isn’t what you call welcoming. Worse\, the move means living with her gruff Grandpa Nick\, the town’s police chief\, and having to look after her little brother\, Alec.\nAnd that’s before Kat and Alec find themselves in the middle of a bank holdup by the Monster Gang—four robbers in monster masks. Before the heist is over\, the kids lose their cash and Alec comes within a hair of losing his life. When it is all over\, Grandpa Nick goes to jail\, accused of being one of the robbers himself.\nSuddenly\, this boring little town isn’t so boring anymore. Kat’s determined to find out who the men are behind the masks\, and she’s going to need help. But exposing the robbers could have big consequences. The deeper Kat goes\, the more she learns life is about making choices\, including some that are a matter of life and death. \nMaria McCloud presents Kash’s Hats\nKash and his adventurous hats give him the power to dream. One day he’s an artist\, the next a chef or cowboy. See how many ways Kash’s Hats can power your imagination. \nJon-Barrett Ingels presents Running of the Noses\nThere are a lot of books for kids about snot\, but not so many that combine humor\, instruction\, and great storytelling the way Running of the Noses does.\nNicco feels terrible about his runny nose\, but Piper is sure she can cheer him up! She tells him about how trees talk to mushrooms to stop getting sick\, tells him wild tales about other out-of-control runny noses\, and even shares a story about herself as a snot-sneezing dragon. But Nicco is still worried – will he have to go to the doctor? Will he have to get a SHOT?! Piper’s not sure\, but she lends him Bird—with Bird to keep him company\, Nicco can be brave. As it turns out\, neither doctors nor runny noses are as bad as they seem.\nRunning of the Noses gently acknowledges and validates the anxiety many kids feel about being sick and visiting the doctor while still offering reassuring advice. Piper’s upbeat character and the dynamic\, comic-book style illustrations are the perfect antidotes to feeling under the weather. Peppered throughout the story and offered in a Q&A at the end are facts to help readers understand what a runny nose is and how it protects their bodies.\nRunning of the Noses is funny\, entertaining\, and reassuring—and just in time for Spring allergies.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-local-authors-day-kids-edition/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220723T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Maddie Frost presents Iguana Be a Dragon
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Visit www.vromansbookstore.com to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s. \nCROWDCAST REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/maddie-frost-presents \nIguana Be a Dragon\nWhen Iguana is invited to new neighbor Cheetah’s pool party\, he’s worried that it will be filled with all kinds of interesting animals. And he’s not interesting at all! But what if he became something amazing\, like . . . a fire-breathing dragon Iguana has a big plan — could it work\, or will it all go up in flames? \nMaddie Frost introduces a silly and relatable character who learns that his own unique qualities are actually pretty neat\, and the coolest friends will celebrate him for who he is. (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC)
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-maddie-frost-presents-iguana-be-a-dragon/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Malcolm Nance discussing They Want to Kill Americans
DESCRIPTION:New York Times bestselling author\, Malcolm Nance\, offers a chilling warning on a clear\, present and existential threat to our democracy… our fellow Americans\nTo varying degrees\, as many as 74 million Americans have expressed hostility towards American democracy. Their radicalization is increasingly visible in our day to day life: in neighbor’s or family member’s open discussion of bizarre conspiracy theories\, reveling in the fantasy of mass murdering the liberals they believe are drinking the blood of children. These are the results of the deranged series of lies stoked by former President Donald Trump\, made worse by the global pandemic. \nThe first steps of an American fracture were predicted by Malcolm Nance months before the January 6\, 2021 insurrection\, heralding the start of a generational terror threat greater than either al-Qaeda or the Islamic State. Nance calls this growing unrest the Trump Insurgency in the United States or TITUS. \nThe post-2020 election urge to return to a place of “normalcy”–to forget–is the worst response we can have. American militiamen\, terrorists\, and radicalized political activists are already armed in mass numbers and regularly missed in the media; principally because Trump’s most loyal and violent foot soldiers benefit from the ultimate privilege–being white. \nThey Want to Kill Americans is the first detailed look into the heart of the active Trump-led insurgency\, setting the stage for a second nation-wide rebellion on American soil. This is a chilling and deeply researched early warning to the nation from a counterterrorism intelligence professional: America is primed for a possible explosive wave of terrorist attacks and armed confrontations that aim to bring about a Donald Trump led dictatorship. (St Martin’s Press) \nMalcolm Nance is a globally renowned\, highly engaging expert on terrorism\, extremism\, and insurgency\, and a multiple New York Times bestselling author\, whose books include The Plot to Hack America. A 34-year\, Arabic-speaking veteran of the US intelligence community’s Combating Terrorism program\, he has been called the “Neil DeGrasse Tyson of Counterterrorism” and is considered one of the Great African-Americans in Espionage by the International Spy Museum. He is counter-terrorism analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. \nThis ticketed event will take place at Pasadena Presbyterian Church located at 585 E. Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena. There are two ticket options: One that includes one entry plus one signed copy of They Want to Kill Americans and one for General Admission only. The second option does not include a copy of the book. \nPurchase your ticket: https://www.vromansbookstore.com/event/vromans-presents-malcolm-nance-discussing-they-want-kill-americans
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-malcolm-nance-discussing-they-want-to-kill-americans/
LOCATION:Pasadena Presbyterian Church\, 585 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena \, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220707T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: John Vercher discusses After the Lights Go Out
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Visit www.vromansbookstore.com to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s. \nCROWDCAST REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/john-vercher-in \nJohn Vercher\, in conversation with Chris L. Terry\, discusses After the Lights Go Out \nAfter The Lights Go Out\nXavier “Scarecrow” Wallace\, a mixed-race MMA fighter on the wrong side of thirty\, is facing the fight of his life. Xavier can no longer deny he is losing his battle with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)\, or pugilistic dementia. Through the fog of memory loss\, migraines\, and paranoia\, Xavier does his best to stay in shape by training at the Philadelphia gym owned by his cousin-cum-manager\, Shot\, a retired champion boxer to whom Xavier owes an unpayable debt. \nXavier makes ends meet while he waits for the call that will reinstate him after a year-long suspension by teaching youth classes at Shot’s gym and by living rent-free in the house of his white father\, whom Xavier was forced to commit to a nursing home. The progress of Sam Wallace’s end-stage Alzheimer’s has revealed his latent racism\, and Xavier finally gains insight into why his Black mother left the family years ago. \nThen Xavier is offered a chance at redemption: a last-minute high-profile comeback fight. If he can get himself back in the game\, he’ll be able to clear his name and begin to pay off Shot. With his memory in shreds and his life crumbling around him\, can Xavier hold on to the focus he needs to survive? John Vercher\, author of the Edgar and Anthony Award-nominated Three-Fifths\, offers a gripping\, psychologically astute\, and explosive tour de force about race\, entertainment\, and healthcare in America\, and about one man’s battle against himself.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-john-vercher-discusses-after-the-lights-go-out/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: YA Discussion with Liz Lawson\, Kathleen Glasglow\, E. Lockhart\, & Jessica Goodman
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Visit vromansbookstore.com to purchase your copy of the book(s) from Vroman’s. \nCROWDCAST REGISTRATION LINK:  https://www.crowdcast.io/e/lawson-glasgow \nYA Panel discussion featuring Liz Lawson\, Kathleen Glasgow\, E. Lockhart\, and Jessica Goodman\, in support of their latest releases\, The Agathas\, Family of Liars\, and The Counselors. \nFamily of Liars: A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean\, churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery\, addicted heiress. An irresistible\, unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes. Welcome back to the Sinclair family. They were always liars. \nThe Agathas: Last summer\, Alice Ogilvie’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She’s not talking\, so where she went and what happened to her is the biggest mystery in Castle Cove. Or it was\, at least. But now\, another one of Steve’s girlfriends has vanished: Brooke Donovan\, Alice’s ex-best friend. And it doesn’t look like Brooke will be coming back. . . \nEnter Iris Adams\, Alice’s tutor. Iris has her own reasons for wanting to disappear\, though unlike Alice\, she doesn’t have the money or the means. That could be changed by the hefty reward Brooke’s grandmother is offering to anyone who can share information about her granddaughter’s whereabouts. The police are convinced Steve is the culprit\, but Alice isn’t so sure\, and with Iris on her side\, she just might be able to prove her theory. \nIn order to get the reward and prove Steve’s innocence\, they need to figure out who killed Brooke Donovan. And luckily Alice has exactly what they need–the complete works of Agatha Christie. If there’s anyone that can teach the girls how to solve a mystery it’s the master herself. But the town of Castle Cove holds many secrets\, and Alice and Iris have no idea how much danger they’re about to walk into. \nThe Counselors: Camp Alpine Lake is the only place where Goldie Easton feels safe. \nShe’s always had a special connection to the place\, even before she was old enough to attend. The camp is the lifeline of Roxwood\, the small town she lives in. Alpine Lake provides jobs\, money and prestige to the region. Few Roxwood locals\, though\, get to reap the rewards of living so close to the glam summer that camp\, with its five-figure tuition and rich kids who have been dumped there for eight weeks by their powerful parents. Goldie’s one of them. \nEven with her townie background\, Goldie has never felt more at home at camp and now she’s back as a counselor\, desperate for summer to start and her best friends\, Ava and Imogen\, to arrive. Because Goldie has a terrible dark secret she’s been keeping and she is more in need of the comfort than ever. \nBut Goldie’s not the only person at camp who has been lying. When a teen turns up dead in the lake late one night\, she knows that the death couldn’t have been an accident. She also knows that Ava was at the lake that same night. \nWhat did Ava see and what does she know? Why hasn’t she said anything to Goldie about the death? Worse–what did Ava do? \nBut asking questions offers no answers\, only broken bonds of lifelong friendship\, with hidden danger and betrayals deeper than Goldie ever imagined.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ya-discussion-with-liz-lawson-kathleen-glasglow-e-lockhart-jessica-goodman/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's: Ned Beauman discusses Venomous Lumpsucker
DESCRIPTION:Ned Beauman\, in conversation with Joshua Cohen\, discusses Venomous Lumpsucker \nThis is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast. Register for FREE ahead of time to save your spot and get an email reminder! Visit www.vromansbookstore.com to purchase your copy of the book from Vroman’s. \nCROWDCAST REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ned-beauman-in \nVenomous Lumpsucker\nThe near future. Tens of thousands of species are going extinct every year. And a whole industry has sprung up around their extinctions\, to help us preserve the remnants\, or perhaps just assuage our guilt. For instance\, the biobanks: secure archives of DNA samples\, from which lost organisms might someday be resurrected . . . But then\, one day\, it’s all gone. A mysterious cyber-attack hits every biobank simultaneously\, wiping out the last traces of the perished species. Now we’re never getting them back. \nKarin Resaint and Mark Halyard are concerned with one species in particular: the venomous lumpsucker\, a small\, ugly bottom-feeder that happens to be the most intelligent fish on the planet. Resaint is an animal cognition scientist consumed with existential grief over what humans have done to nature. Halyard is an exec from the extinction industry\, complicit in the mining operation that destroyed the lumpsucker’s last-known habitat. \nAcross the dystopian landscapes of the 2030s–a nature reserve full of toxic waste; a floating city on the ocean; the hinterlands of a totalitarian state–Resaint and Halyard hunt for a surviving lumpsucker. And the further they go\, the deeper they’re drawn into the mystery of the attack on the biobanks. Who was really behind it? And why would anyone do such a thing? \nVirtuosic and profound\, witty and despairing\, Venomous Lumpsucker is Ned Beauman at his very best.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-ned-beauman-discusses-venomous-lumpsucker/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Vroman's Bookstore
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