Vroman’s Bookstore: Jennifer E. Smith discusses Fun For the Whole Family

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A breathtaking, joy-filled novel about the people we love, the secrets we keep, and the enduring power of family, from the bestselling author of The Unsinkable Greta James. "A glorious novel of love in all its forms--familial, romantic, lost, and found. Jennifer E. Smith is a ray of literary sunshine."--Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street […]

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USC PAM: Pushing the Boundaries of Traditional Art Forms: Young Joon Kwak, Rafa Esparza, and Jennifer Ling Datchuk

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

ADMISSION: Admission is free. Reservations required. RSVP DESCRIPTION: In a wide-ranging conversation moderated by L.A.–based art historian Danielle Shang, artists Young Joon Kwak, Rafa Esparza, and Jennifer Ling Datchuk will share insights into their creative processes and discuss how they push the boundaries of traditional art forms through the innovative use of unique and unusual materials, as well as the […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Ann Whitford Paul discusses If Animals Celebrated Easter

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A must-have for any nursery! If Animals Celebrated Easter is another charming picture book in the bestselling If Animals Kissed Goodnight series that imagines springtime celebration from creatures all across the animal kingdom - making it a perfect gift for Easter baskets. What if animals did what YOU do? Colt would weave a basket of […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Mark Whicker & Bill Plunkett discuss & sign their new books Don Drysdale: Up and in: The Life of a Dodgers Legend and L.A. Story: Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a Season for the Ages

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Larger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering 6-foot-5 righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts…and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the major leagues […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Anna-Marie McLemore discusses & signs The Influencers

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A social media influencer's empire is burned to the ground--literally. The top suspects? The five daughters who made her famous. "A witty and razor-sharp whodunit that will leave you both satisfied and challenged . . . A gorgeous, gloriously scathing story."--Ashley Herring Blake, author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date What do you really know about […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: 19 William Archila reads from & signs his poetry collection S is For, with special guests Michelle Bitting, Amaud Jamaul Johnson & Luis J. Rodriguez, moderated by Douglas Manuel

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

S is For is an investigation by poet William Archila of the Central American migrant crisis haunted by the past of the civil war in El Salvador, the meanings of family spirits, and trees disappearing to urban sprawl--always wielding the voice of the immigrant, the refugee, and the ever-present exile as a weapon against invisibility […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Emily Henry’s Great Big Beautiful Life Release Party!

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Please note: Emily Henry will not be in attendance for this event. (You should still come though!) Join Vroman's Bookstore for a fun-filled night as we celebrate the release of Emily Henry’s latest book, Great Big Beautiful Life! We will kick off the night at 6 pm with activities, with raffles through the evening, and […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Teddi Lynn Chichester and Kate McMillan present Wildlife Crossings of Hope and Sustainable Structures

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Wildlife Crossings of Hope: Connecting Creatures Around the Globe (Books for a Better Earth) by Teddi Lynn Chichester We all need safe places to live and safe paths to travel. Animals, too. Meet the people who are stitching the planet's habitats back together. An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 Let’s explore together how […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: NEW DATE! – Gayle Forman, in conversation with Lauren Oliver, discusses & signs After Life

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

One spring afternoon after school, Amber arrives home on her bike. It’s just another perfectly normal day. But when Amber’s mom sees her, she screams. Because Amber died seven years ago, hit by a car while on the very same bicycle she’s inexplicably riding now. This return doesn’t only impact Amber. Her sister, Melissa, now […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Bridget Morrissey discusses Anywhere You Go

Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

A small-town waitress and a big-city Broadway press agent swap homes to escape the messiness of their personal lives, only to find new purpose--and new love. Tatum Ward and Eleanor Chapman lead totally opposite lives. Tatum's never left her Midwestern hometown. She resides in a quaint guest cottage on her parents' property while working part-time […]

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