Vroman’s Bookstore: Joanne Leedom-Ackerman and Adam Sikes present their latest releases, The Far Side of the Desert and The Underhanded

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

The Far Side of the Desert: A terrorist attack--a Kidnapping--the ultimate vacation gone Wrong Sisters Samantha and Monte Waters are vacationing together in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, enjoying a festival and planning to meet with their brother, Cal--but the idyllic plans are short-lived. When terrorists' attacks rock the city around them, Monte, a U.S. foreign […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Judith Orloff discusses The Genius of Empathy

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

Embrace empathy as your superpower for transformative personal healing, deeper relationships, and more potent work in the world. Empathy is no weakness―it holds transformative power to heal ourselves, strengthen our relationships, and amplify our purpose. Dr. Judith Orloff, known for landmark works like The Empath's Survival Guide, shares an essential new resource for cultivating empathy as […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Special Storytime with Mr. Steve for Children’s Book Week!

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

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Vroman’s–May 6th-12th! Children’s Book Week is a national week-long event that celebrates books for young readers. 2024 is the 105th anniversary of this beloved program, and this year’s event slogan is No Rules. Just Read. Join us for a special event on Wednesday, May 8th at 11am. We will have […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Jessie Rosen, in conversation with Cindy Chupack, discusses The Heirloom

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

The answer to the biggest question of her life lies in someone else's past. Shea Anderson's beloved Nonna had endless rules for a happy, healthy life: avoid owls, never put a hat on a bed, and never, ever accept a marriage proposal that comes with an heirloom ring. Happily ever after is hard enough without bad karma in the […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Viet Thanh Nguyen and Minnie Phan present Simone

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

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen and illustrator Minnie Phan comes an unforgettable story of a Vietnamese American girl whose life is transformed by a wildfire. When Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Christina Vo discusses My Vietnam, Your Vietnam: A Father Flees. a Daughter Returns. a Dual Memoir.

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

In this captivating, heartfelt dual memoir, Christina Vo and her father, Nghia M. Vo, delve into themes of their identity, heritage, and the tragic multi-generational ordeals of war, with intertwined stories that present a multifaceted portrayal of Vietnam and its profound influence on shaping both familial bonds and individual identities across time. Nghia M. Vo left Vietnam in […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Minh Lê and Dan Santat present Built to Last

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

Meet two friends who think they're building imaginative worlds with blocks but come to realize they've been building something far greater--a sturdy, solid friendship--in this picturebook by award-winning creators. Two kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and imagination. From boats attacked by a sea creature to a castle crumbling into the ocean. And […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Storytime with Mr. Steve reading Wheels on the Bus!

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

Vroman’s Bookstore partners with Pasadena Playhouse for a special edition of Storytime with Mr. Steve. Enjoy Wheels on the Bus before Pasadena Playhouse opens its interactive musical experience for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Holly Gramazio discusses The Husbands

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

When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There's only one problem--she's not married. She's never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends, her much-improved decor, and the photos on her phone, they've been together for […]

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Vromans Bookstore: A Special Musical Storytime featuring the Pasadena Conservatory of Music

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

Ten terrific rabbits bounce off the pages of Sandra Boynton's The Bunny Rabbit Show, and into the imaginations of your little ones!  Students and faculty from the Pasadena Conservatory of Music will put on a musical storytime show for Caregivers and children aged 3-9 with fun activities and crafts.

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Shaina Steinberg discusses Under the Paper Moon

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

It's 1942, and as far as her father knows, Evelyn Bishop, heiress to an aeronautics fortune, is working as a translator in London. In truth, Evelyn--daring, beautiful, and as adept with a rifle as she is in five languages--has joined the Office of Strategic Services as a spy. Her goal is personal: to find her […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: James Charles Darnborough discusses The Gambler’s Game

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

In the twilight of the 19th century, as the Old West collides with the opulence of the Gilded Age, one man embarks on a journey that will redefine his life. The Gambler's Game is a captivating historical fiction saga that follows the extraordinary life of a mid-western baseball player turned high-stakes gambler. His audacious spirit […]

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