Winner of Simon & Schuster's Books Like Us contest, a gripping, sincere debut novel set across four generations of a Japanese American family living in California's vibrant agricultural heartlands, exploring the sharp edges of inheritance and what it means to truly belong. Amid a sweltering Los Angeles heat wave, Murano, a reclusive high school English […]
Vroman's Summer Sale starts on Saturday, July 25th! Sale is located upstairs in the Vroman's Event Space. All sales are final. May not be combined with other discounts.
Could you throw yourself away? Frank Matter asks himself this question as he boards a one-way flight to Syria. He might as well ask: Can you find your life by losing it? In spring 2016, after a run of personal sorrows, Frank, a lapsed Catholic clinging to one last scrap of faith, undertakes a dangerous […]
A powerful and personal examination of our most persistent and dangerous misunderstandings, myths and stereotypes about sexual harassment and assault In 2017, Brooke Nevils made a confidential HR complaint about one of the most powerful and familiar faces in media. Twenty-four hours later, the highest paid morning news anchor in history was fired, stunning millions […]
A transformative guide for anyone working with the child who is left out, left behind, or labeled "difficult." Heart-Centered Connections teaches the best practices to support kids who are misunderstood and marginalized--those who are neurodivergent, have a learning disability, or are trauma survivors. They have extraordinary potential waiting to be unleashed. Heart-Centered Connections is based […]
Esma Ali presents Was Jesus A Narcissist?: A Muslim's Defense of Jesus! As a Christian, I found this book thought provoking. Well-researched. It has helped me understand the Muslim mindset. I appreciate Esma's use of Psychology in her illustrations. -Anne Nolty, PhD, Psychologist, Pasadena, CA. As a Catholic, I have immensely enjoyed the reading!!! Esma Ali brings […]
Join the Vroman's Children's Department on July 18th at 12pm for a family coloring extravaganza, featuring the work of viral coloring sensation Coco Wyo! We will supply the coloring sheets and art supplies, alongside some sweet treats and other surprises for participants! Suitable for all ages, with a $5 (plus taxes & fees) entrance ticket […]
In the coke-dusted canyons and deal-making rooms of 1970s Los Angeles, Bender's L.A. follows writer David Bender as he sets out to remake his life - romantically, professionally, and spiritually - after his wife walks out in Puerto Vallarta with a single sentence and a suitcase. While the Vietnam War casts its shadow, Bender runs […]
Your stuffed animals are invited to an overnight sleepover in the Vroman’s Children’s Department! The plushies will get a chance to experience the fun of a bookstore after dark, climbing ladders, browsing books, and making new friends! Drop your plushie off at the Kids Info Desk on Wednesday, July 15th, between the hours of 5-8 […]
A tender, searching collection that breaks open notions of faith to ask how a daughter, alienated from kin, can find love and a home in the world, from the award-winning author of If They Come for Us and When We Were Sisters "There is, in Daughter of the Mountains, an almost supernatural sense of connectedness, […]
Learn how to turn your expertise into a clear, compelling nonfiction book that reaches the people who need it most. Whether you're a consultant, coach, educator, healthcare provider, or entrepreneur, writing a book can expand your influence and help more people benefit from your ideas. The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap for […]
Find your creative flow, soothe nerves, and reconnect with yourself through art therapy. Art is the best medicine--and by tapping into our creativity regularly, we can develop tools to help us feel better, calmer, and more resilient. Art Therapy for Every Day features 365 accessible and engaging exercises, each designed to help you develop self-awareness, […]
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