Pulitzer Prize winner Miriam Pawel's epic history of one of the world's elite public universities, its sweeping social impact, and hopeful lessons about endurance in troubled times. Distinguished by its founding mission as an engine of upward mobility, the University of California-a constitutionally independent public trust-is a great American experiment that has persevered through fraught […]
The story of a single nuclear bomb's deep origins, brief life during the Cold War, and lasting environmental and political legacies--as a fresh path to consider the entire sweep of the American nuclear enterprise. A grave reminder of the frightening truth about nuclear testing, as international norms waver. As the US and Russia let one […]
With entrancing violet eyes and telepathic gifts, Jalyn Wilds has spent years hiding from her former mentor, the enigmatic Madam. But when an attempted robbery at Jones' Store reveals her powers, she becomes the center of a dangerous conspiracy. Detective Ed Daza senses something otherworldly in Jalyn, and as he follows the trail, he discovers […]
About Dear Dealer: For readers of Beautiful Boy and The Night of the Gun, this gripping memoir explores addiction, grief, and family trauma as one woman goes in search of her sister’s killer. In the summer of 2015, Nadia Bowers’s beloved older sister, Sasha—a social worker and Ivy League graduate—was found in her car in […]
The Vroman’s Fiction Reading Group explores contemporary fiction -– long and short -– from a diverse selection of writers. Enjoy lively discussions at our one-hour meetings. Our Fiction Reading Group is free and inclusive – there are no requirements nor criteria to join. We announce upcoming titles 3-6 months in advance and choose titles that are […]
Drawing from classic Chinese adventure Journey to the West, Alina Chau's bright new adaptation centers on the Monkey King's wild beginnings and brings one of mythology's most unforgettable troublemakers to life in a whole new way. Sun Wukong wasn't born in the usual way--he hatched from an egg atop Hua Guo Mountain, full of big […]
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In the vein of Grumpy Monkey and Unicorns are the Worst!, this laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of I Am Not Happy! gives voice to a black rain frog who swears she's not grumpy--despite what her expression may suggest! With a cozy burrow, puddles to play in, and a never-ending buffet of juicy bugs, […]
A page-turning debut thriller for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Megan Lally about a teen who must confront her own buried trauma to clear her friend's name of murder and expose the dark secrets of her small town. "I know about Will....I know what he did that night" After the tragic death of golden boy […]
A time-travel adventure story about finding ways to make a difference, connect with others, and be true to yourself no matter where (or when) you are. Twelve-year-old Hero Del Rosario isn't happy about staying with his grandfather in the Philippines while the rest of his family takes a trip back to the States. He's always […]
A bilingual picture book from the Emmy Award-winning creator of El Tigre, featuring a spunky girl on a mission at the local bodega for her grandfather's birthday. With over 100 first words in English and Spanish! Un libro bilingüe, de la creadora de la serie El Tigre: las aventuras de Manny Rivera, y ganadora de […]
A lively pocket history of the Roman Republic's collapse--and its unsettling echoes in our own political moment. Americans are obsessed with Rome. Billionaires and manosphere pundits wax on about its military might, its gladiators, its emperors, its greatness. But we're telling ourselves the wrong story. In this sharp, eye-opening account, classics professor Michelle Berenfeld redirects […]
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