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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Rep. Steve Israel\, in conversation with Senator Adam Schiff\, discusses & signs The Einstein Conspiracy
DESCRIPTION:Based on actual events\, The Einstein Conspiracy pits two FBI agents against a cunning undercover operative on a mission to abduct Albert Einstein\, who Hitler believes holds the key to building the atomic bomb. Agents James Amos and Harry Weiss plunge into a shadowy\, surreal America where Nazi rallies take place in the iconic Madison Square Garden\, and small\, once quaint villages have transformed into mini fascist utopias; appearances are not only deceiving\, but deadly. The Einstein Conspiracy is a gripping historical thriller\, rich in chilling detail and haunting reminders of a moment in American history when the line between foreign enemy and domestic threat was perilously thin. \n  \nThis is an in-store ticketed event with two ticket options: \n– General Admission + 1 copy of The Einstein Conspiracy \n– 2 General Admissions + 1 copy of The Einstein Conspiracy \nBooks will be handed out at check-in.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-rep-steve-israel-in-conversation-with-senator-adam-schiff-discusses-signs-the-einstein-conspiracy/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T150000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - Dr. Deepika Chopra\, in conversation with Mindy Kaling\, discusses and signs The Power of Real Optimism: A Practical\, Science-Based Guide to Staying Resilient\, Curious\, and Open Even When Life Is Hard
DESCRIPTION:Optimism isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about staying open and flexible–especially when it’s not. In this fresh\, science-backed debut\, professional psychologist and media expert Dr. Deepika Chopra shows us how to build the kind of optimism that can actually withstand real life. \nWe’ve been sold the idea that optimism is a mood\, a mindset\, or worse–just an inherent trait. But what if real optimism is something else entirely? \nIn The Power of Real Optimism\, Dr. Deepika Chopra–known as The Optimism Doctor(R)–offers a radically different definition: optimism as a science\, a skill\, and a psychological muscle we can strengthen. Drawing from over a decade immersed in the science of resilience\, emotional well-being\, and cognitive psychology–as well as her work with clients\, innovative workshops\, and hallmark practices (think: evidence-based visualization\, narrative reframing\, her signature “self-worth work\,” and even color therapy)–Dr. Chopra offers a toolkit for navigating the chaos\, uncertainty\, and nuance of being human–without losing yourself to it. \nGrounded\, practical\, and poetic in all the right ways\, this book will challenge your relationship with hope\, rewire how you recover from hard things\, and invite you to stay soft without falling apart. With her blend of intimate storytelling\, psychological insight\, and tangible tools–including a 33-day Real Optimism Challenge–Dr. Chopra offers something far more enduring than a quick fix or fleeting affirmation. She invites us into a deeper\, more resilient way of living–one where we can stay curious in the face of fear\, open in the face of grief\, and grounded even as the world wobbles beneath us. \nBecause real optimism doesn’t deny the dark–it teaches us how to see in it.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-dr-deepika-chopra-in-conversation-with-mindy-kaling-discusses-and-signs-the-power-of-real-optimism-a-practical-science-based-guide-to-staying-resilient-curious-a/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with the featured book: To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story\, craft activities\, creative movement\, and a mini-concert!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-to-see-an-owl-by-matthew-cordell/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Pasadena Conservatory of Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore:  Dr. Melisa Moore discusses & signs The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids: Science-Backed Strategies for Children and Teens with Adhd\, Autism\, and Other Neurodiversities
DESCRIPTION:A compassionate\, science-backed guide to improving sleep in children and teens with neurodiversities — written by a renowned pediatric sleep expert who is also the parent of a neurodivergent child. \nWhen Dr. Melisa Moore realized her son had autism and ADHD\, she already had a decade of experience helping families navigate sleep issues\, but nothing had prepared her for the reality of managing sleep in her own household. The advice she had learned felt too rigid\, unrealistic\, or simply ineffective for kids like hers. What she needed was a different kind of guide — so she set out to create one. \nWith humor\, validation\, and true empathy\, Moore offers a multifaceted framework that blends evidence-based science with real-life parenting wisdom. She breaks down the myths of sleep training\, redefines “healthy sleep” for neurodiverse families\, and provides a toolkit for finding what works — for your child\, in your life\, right now\, even if it doesn’t look the way anyone told you it should. As Moore shows\, consistently better sleep is possible\, and The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids will get your family there.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-melisa-moore-discusses-signs-the-good-sleep-guide-for-neurodivergent-kids-science-backed-strategies-for-children-and-teens-with-adhd-autism-and-other-neurodiversities/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Steven C. Bowie discusses & signs Concerto for Cootie: The Life and Times of Cootie Williams
DESCRIPTION:Jazz legend Cootie Williams left home to start his career as a professional musician at the age of fifteen. In 1940\, after eleven years as one of the major soloists with the Duke Ellington orchestra\, Williams was lured away to the band of Benny Goodman\, one of the most popular bands in the country. At the time\, it was a controversial move–it was still taboo for African Americans to share the bandstand with white people. Current references to the move usually reduce it to a song written by Raymond Scott\, “When Cootie Left the Duke.” In reality\, it was a seismic event. The Black press predicted Black bands would collapse from raids on their ranks. White musicians were afraid they would be put out of work. And the white press stirred up visions of Black musicians mixing with white women in the new landscape of integrated orchestras. \nThe twenty years trumpeter Williams spent as a band leader (1942-1962) have been covered in only the barest of details. His involvement in politics and the civil rights movement have not been detailed before. An astute talent scout\, Williams and his band launched the careers of Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson\, Earl “Bud” Powell\, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis\, and Pearl Bailey. He also was the first to record the music of a young Thelonious Monk\, using two of Monk’s compositions (“Epistrophy” and “‘Round Midnight”) as theme songs for his band. \nSteven C. Bowie respectfully tells Williams’s story\, from his Alabama ancestry onward\, including many new details rediscovered from the historical archives of the African American press and those gleaned from the author’s interviews with his friends and colleagues.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-steven-c-bowie-discusses-signs-concerto-for-cootie-the-life-and-times-of-cootie-williams/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Hal Eisner discusses & signs An Accidental Career: My Fifty-Eight-Year Adventure as a Broadcast News Reporter
DESCRIPTION:A remarkable journey through the world of broadcast journalism\, showcasing resilience and dedication. From humble beginnings to a celebrated career in Los Angeles\, this story highlights the challenges faced and triumphs achieved in the pursuit of truth and candor. \nIn An Accidental Career\, Hal Eisner recounts his extraordinary life\, beginning with his formative years in Pittsburgh and Dallas. His passion for communication and reporting ignited during his early days in radio\, where he honed his skills and developed a unique voice that would resonate with audiences for decades. Transitioning to television\, Hal spent 43 years as a news reporter in Los Angeles\, working first with CNN and then local news stations KTTV and KCOP. His commitment to delivering accurate and compelling news earned him numerous accolades\, including a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California (RTNA). \nHal’s journey was not without its trials. In 2021\, while covering a story in Hollywood\, he was severely injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver. This life-altering event tested his resolve and determination. Despite the challenges of recovery\, Eisner’s unwavering spirit propelled him back to the airwaves just months later\, demonstrating his dedication to journalism and the communities he served. \nThrough candid reflections and engaging anecdotes\, Eisner provides readers with an insider’s view of the broadcast industry\, revealing the intricacies of news reporting and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists. His story is not just about personal achievement; it is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of accuracy and getting the story right no matter the obstacles. An Accidental Career is an inspiring narrative that will resonate with anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and the impact of news on society.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-hal-eisner-discusses-signs-an-accidental-career-my-fifty-eight-year-adventure-as-a-broadcast-news-reporter/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T114500
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Dr. Seuss Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie on March 4th at 11am! Join us for a reading of everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss classics\, along with other crafts and activities!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-dr-seuss-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson read from & sign The Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Escape from Nuggetville
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an unforgettable journey with social media sensation Tubby Nugget in this delightful graphic novel! \nWelcome to Nuggetville\, a quaint town on Planet Nüg that the adorable and ever-optimistic Tubby Nugget calls home. Life there is sweet\, filled with playful friends\, delicious snacks\, and endless creativity. \nBut when the time comes for Tubby to take part in the customary Dunking ceremony to become a golden nugget–and say goodbye to the life he’s always known as a little nug–he realizes that he yearns for something different. Can his heart feel at home somewhere new? Join Tubby on a daring journey as he bravely defies tradition to stay true to himself. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan of Tubby Nugget or new to his adventures\, this graphic novel promises to be a nugget of joy in your reading collection. Grab your favorite snack and get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure with Tubby Nugget!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jenine-pastores-josh-jackson-read-from-sign-the-adventures-of-tubby-nugget-escape-from-nuggetville/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Elizabeth Day\, discusses & signs One of Us
DESCRIPTION:“Funny\, sharp\, sophisticated\, this is Elizabeth Day’s writing at its finest.” \n–Dolly Alderton\, New York Times bestselling author of Good Material \n“The thinking person’s thriller. A Trojan horse of a book–part Highsmith\, part Waugh–that hides within its superbly gripping plot a gimlet-eyed interrogation of class\, privilege and power.” \n–Lucy Foley \nWhen Fliss\, the eccentric grown daughter of the powerful Fitzmaurice clan\, is found dead on beach in Bali\, what seems like a tragic accident stirs more suspicion than closure for those who’ve traded favors with–and within–her family for decades. \nThere is Ben\, Fliss’s brother\, eager to minimize his sister’s passing\, since it’s suddenly clear he’s next in line to be Prime Minister. And Martin–Ben’s erstwhile best friend–who is just happy that Fliss’s memorial gives him the chance to re-enter the Fitzmaurice orbit\, seeking revenge and acceptance. He can’t help but notice that Ben’s wife\, Serena\, seems to have discovered in middle age that her privileged existence is more like a gilded cage. Or that Ben and Serena’s daughter Cosima has become an environmental activist fighting against everything her parents seem to stand for–a pivot her late aunt would’ve applauded. Where does Richard Take–Ben’s disgraced colleague\, determined to make his big comeback\, fit in? And circling them all is Andrew Jarvis and his money: Has he been their loyal hero\, or the one who has thrown his weight around just to keep them all in check? \nDelivering incisive commentary on the hypocrisies of the elite\, this juicy ensemble drama about old friends and dazzling wealth perfectly captures the uneasy balance between personal ambition and collective responsibility. One of Us is a page-turner with teeth\, a mash-up of The Wedding People and Succession–darkly comic and cutting\, as well as unexpectedly hopeful.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-elizabeth-day-discusses-signs-one-of-us/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Ice House,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michiko Aoyama discusses & signs Hot Chocolate on Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Across a bridge in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo\, a seasonal cherry blossom sits on the river. Nearby is the Marble Cafe\, where a woman writes in a notebook and a young waiter prepares her favorite hot drink. Both wonder about each other and about the other lives of the clientele who frequent this charming little cafe behind the trees… \nWithout even realizing it\, we may touch and change someone else’s life. \nTaking a walk along the river\, cooking the best tamagoyaki\, ordering hot chocolate\, forgetting to remove our nail polish… The small\, everyday acts that we do can lead to unexpected encounters\, reverberate far beyond our own circle\, and ultimately make a difference in the world around us. \nHot Chocolate on Thursday is a tapestry of slice-of-life moments that each open and close with a woman ordering her regular hot chocolate at the mysterious Marble Cafe. What happens in between will touch and swell your heart\, as we connect with a community of untold unfolding lives.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michiko-aoyama-discusses-signs-hot-chocolate-on-thursday/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 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:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T190000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Michelle Maryk\, discusses & signs The Found Object Society
DESCRIPTION:Description\nAn atmospheric speculative suspense novel following a mysterious society offering its members the chance to relive the death of another person—and the self-destructive woman determined to uncover its secrets \nThis ambitious\, genre-bending debut is perfect for fans of time-travel fiction including Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library and Gareth Brown’s The Book of Doors \nFor twenty years\, Greta Davenport has lived with the guilt of surviving the accident that killed her parents. She’s tested the limits of her own mortality ever since\, but little gives her the dopamine rush she craves. Not until the night she almost drunkenly crashes her car into a tree\, and a peculiar blank card slides under her front door—an invitation to the Found Object Society. What she discovers there is beyond comprehension: an opulent\, subterranean playground filled with aisles of objects from different eras and regions of the world. Pick an object and go on a voyage to relive the final moments of the person who died holding it\, along with an unparalleled\, irreplicable high. Greta’s hooked\, but she can’t quiet her questions about the society and its enigmatic creators\, the answers to which have implications far beyond her growing dependence on the voyages. Death is addictive\, and what she uncovers will put her entire life into question. \nA fever dream of a novel with episodic\, time-traveling chapters told from multiple points of view\, The Found Object Society examines the depraved whims of the ultrarich and the breadth of unresolved trauma—all while asking how grief and the choices we make in its aftermath can change the course of our lives. Michelle Maryk’s wholly original and ambitious debut opens an impeccably wrought speculative world of greed\, power\, and destiny. \n\n\nAbout the Author\nMichelle Maryk graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English and attended the Yale Writer’s Workshop. For the better part of twenty-five years\, she’s been a successful voiceover\, on-camera commercial\, and comedic actor\, and she is a dual Swedish and US citizen. The Found Object Society is her debut novel.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-michelle-maryk-discusses-signs-the-found-object-society/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Local Author Day (Young Readers Edition) Introducing Susana Porras
DESCRIPTION:Susana Porras presents DANNY’S TRAILS – Mossley\, England. Danny’s Trails: Mossley\, England\, is loosely based on a true story and is filled with youthful creativity\, lessons in inner awakening\, and mindfulness. This children’s book is appropriate for children ages 6-9. Consequently\, the story’s imaginative use of real landmarks\, a walkable trail\, and a map makes it engaging for readers of all ages.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-local-author-day-young-readers-edition-introducing-susana-porras/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T160000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Susan Walter discusses & signs Murder at 30\,000 Feet
DESCRIPTION:Under the cover of turbulence\, a killer strikes. With nowhere to land and nowhere to hide\, who will save the passengers from this nightmare at 30\,000 feet? \nIt’s a ticket to paradise. Flight 868 with nonstop service to San Juan\, Puerto Rico. Over a dozen tipsy passengers are off to a destination wedding. A team of high school baseball players is headed to a tournament. The plane is packed with people eager to escape their lives\, and others who can’t wait to return to their beloved home. \nBut sweet anticipation turns to terror when a lightning strike short-circuits the avionics and plunges the plane into darkness. When the lights come back on\, a passenger is found brutally murdered\, with only a bewildered air marshal to solve the crime. He soon realizes that several passengers are harboring dark secrets\, but the identity of the murderer eludes him. There’s only one certainty: the killer is on the plane. \nThousands of feet above the earth with thunderstorms closing in\, the danger outside is as grave as the mounting threat within. Can the captain outrun the storm? Or will the murderer among them bring the plane down first? \nPassion\, betrayal\, and murder collide in this high-stakes\, locked-room mystery. A must-read for fans of T.J. Newman and Jeneva Rose.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-susan-walter-discusses-signs-murder-at-30000-feet/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Lars Kenseth reads from & signs Call Me Moby
DESCRIPTION:A lovable white whale tries to befriend a shipful of sailors with hilarious results\, in this clever debut from a celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and television writer. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Jory John. \nMeet Physeter Macrocephalus – but you can call him Moby. \nHe’s got the BIGGEST toothy smile. He’s always up for a game of tag. And his backflips can’t be beat! Who wouldn’t want to be his pal? \nSo when he meets a ship full of sailors out on the ocean\, he just knows they will get along swimmingly. Moby is as fin-tastic and friendly as he can be\, but the guys still seem a little…salty. What could he be doing wrong? \nThis clever riff on the Melville classic is at its heart a story about how to make friends – and find ones who appreciate the real you.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-lars-kenseth-reads-from-signs-call-me-moby/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T224905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T225024Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Simona Supekar\, discusses & signs Stock Photo (Object Lessons)
DESCRIPTION:Object Lessons is a series of short\, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. \nPart memoir\, part cultural criticism\, Stock Photo mines the significance of the stock photo in our everyday lives\, from the ads and websites we browse\, to the menus and memes that we consume. Through interviews with stock photography experts\, photographers\, models\, consumers\, and other stakeholders\, Simona Supekar explores the evolution of the industry by tracing the creation of a stock photo from concept to usage while highlighting significant historical moments. \nSupekar weaves in her own experiences as a keyworder for a stock photography company while reckoning with her Asian American/South Asian identity in a post-9/11 world. Stock Photo also addresses how these images have the power to shape our perceptions about race\, class/caste\, gender\, ability\, and more\, thus underscoring the importance of representation even in something as innocuous as a stock photo.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-simona-supekar-discusses-signs-stock-photo-object-lessons/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T223109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T223109Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Peter Alan Lesser\, in conversation with Tom Zehnder\, discusses & signs Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop
DESCRIPTION:Hosting icons and legends of folk\, blues\, bluegrass\, jazz\, spoken word\, and world music since 1969. \nA decade after Gerald McCabe opened up a guitar repair shop in Santa Monica\, California\, legendary folk musicians Elizabeth Cotten and Mike Seeger came looking for a way to earn money to get back home. Their inaugural performance kick-started a concert series that has featured some of the world’s finest musicians–including Doc Watson\, Jackson Browne\, Bill Monroe\, and Linda Ronstadt–in one of the most intimate performance spaces on the West Coast. \nAgainst a backdrop of guitars in a room often packed to the rafters\, music rang out to fill every corner. But audiences weren’t the only ones who left with cherished memories. Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from artists like Rosanne Cash\, Taj Mahal\, Lucinda Williams\, Arlo Guthrie\, and many more as they look back on their experiences at McCabe’s. From picking up a new hobby to serendipitous meetings of future bandmates\, there was never a dull moment in the shop. \nThis is your backstage pass to the untold stories of one of California’s most celebrated music venues and those who performed live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-peter-alan-lesser-in-conversation-with-tom-zehnder-discusses-signs-live-at-mccabes-guitar-shop/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Music,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T222826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T222826Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman’s & the Altadena Historical Society Present: Michele Zack\, in conversation with Michelle Huneven\, discussing & signing Altadena: Between Wilderness & City
DESCRIPTION:90th Anniversary Special Commemorative Edition \nThe Altadena Historical Society commissioned noted journalist\, historian\, and Altadena resident Michele Zack to write the history of Altadena over 20 years ago. This hardcover edition features historical photographs and illustrations\, many of which were reproduced for the first time in the original printing. The Altadena Historical Society is reissuing the book in celebration of its 90th anniversary with a hardcover that includes enhanced photographs and a mention of the Eaton Fire. The book received an Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History in 2010. It earned high praise from scholars.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-the-altadena-historical-society-present-michele-zack-in-conversation-with-michelle-huneven-discussing-signing-altadena-between-wilderness-city/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,Ice House,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T222028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T222028Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Vroman’s: Omid Scobie & Robin Benway\, discuss & sign Royal Spin
DESCRIPTION:She can handle the press…but can she handle the Palace? \nWith the British monarchy reeling from a wave of scandals\, young American politico Lauren Morgan is plucked from the White House press office to breathe new life into the Buckingham Palace communications team and improve the royal family’s streak of bad headlines. But the Palace is an institution steeped in tradition and strict protocol\, and Lauren quickly discovers that change is far from easy\, or welcome\, especially when you’re dealing with culture clashes\, displeased royal aides\, and a risky new love interest—or two. \nJust as Lauren finds her footing at work—and with a charming royal reporter who may be more than just a press contact—an unexpected encounter from her past threatens the career she’s worked so hard to build. And when scandal looms over the dashing duke who Lauren has developed a special bond with\, she finds herself torn between duty\, loyalty\, success\, and happiness. \nFrom London’s high society clubs to the sacred corridors and rarely seen spaces of Buckingham Palace\, Royal Spin is a fun\, humorous\, and heartfelt novel that reminds us of the importance of chasing your dreams\, and that the most rewarding journeys are often the messiest.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-celebrate-valentines-day-with-vromans-omid-scobie-robin-benway-discuss-sign-royal-spin/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T221442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T221442Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: TICKETED - SenLinYu discusses Alchemised
DESCRIPTION:#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this riveting dark fantasy debut\, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past. \nA SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \n“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.” \nOnce a promising alchemist\, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered\, her abilities suppressed\, and the world she knew destroyed. \nIn the aftermath of a long war\, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers\, whose vile undead creatures helped bring about their victory\, holds Helena captive. \nAccording to Resistance records\, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture\, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears\, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance’s final gambit? \nTo uncover the memories buried deep within her mind\, Helena is sent to the High Reeve\, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate\, Helena’s fight—to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self—is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth\, whatever the cost.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-ticketed-senlinyu-discusses-alchemised/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 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:20260211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T221210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T221210Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Valentine's Day Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie on February 11th at 11 am for a special Valentine’ s-themed storytime. We will be doing Valentine’s crafts and celebrating all types of love with some fun reads and lovely songs!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-valentines-day-storytime-with-mr-steve-and-miss-marie/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T214033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T214033Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Christine Platt discusses & signs Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm
DESCRIPTION:From lifestyle trailblazer and author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide To Living with Less\, a practical guide to move beyond decluttering your space and\, instead\, declutter your life. \nLess Is Liberation welcomes those who are tired and weary to embark upon a journey of self-discovery. This is an invitation to understand the interconnectedness of overwhelm and our overall well-being. \nFor years\, the constant pursuit of success silently wreaked havoc on Christine Platt’s happiness and health. While taking a personal pause\, Christine discovered how her limiting beliefs about selfishness led to self-abandonment and a life of overwhelm. So\, she decided to use the same intentional living strategy that helped her reduce overconsumption: choose less. \nWith the perfect balance of wit and wisdom\, Christine shares the necessities to come into alignment with Self and offers a roadmap for anyone ready to do the same. Less Is Liberation is more than a self-help guide; it is a call-to-action to tap into our most underutilized superpower: being intentional with our choices. \n\nWe do not have to have so many things–we can choose less.\nWe do not have to have so many obligations–we can choose less.\nWe do not have to have so many priorities–we can choose less.\nWe do not have to have so many relationships that feel transactional–we can choose less.\n\nWe must simply learn how to be intentional about honoring ourselves. \nLess Is Liberation is an invitation to pause and begin the beautiful work of choosing ourselves over the profit and pleasure of others. It invites us to let go of behaviors that hinder our growth. It is time to embrace less as a gateway to find freedom from our lives of overwhelm\, and a pathway to the life we want and deserve. Because we are not here for a life of doing. We are here for a life of being.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-christine-platt-discusses-signs-less-is-liberation-finding-freedom-from-a-life-of-overwhelm/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T213751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T213751Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Maurene Goo\, discusses & signs One & Only
DESCRIPTION:In Five Years meets a millennial The Joy Luck Club in the adult debut from the author of YA Reese Pick Throwback– a funny and fresh love story of a woman thrown a curveball by fate\, and the family secret that will make her question everything. \nShe knows what her happily ever after looks like. And it’s not him. \nCassia Park believes in soul mates. Fated love stories. It’s her family business\, after all–for centuries\, from Korea to Los Angeles\, Park women have peered into clients’ past lives to find their one true love\, their fated. This magical secret is why One & Only Matchmaking has a 100% guarantee…for everyone but Cassia. \nFor ten years\, Cass has been searching for her fated\, a man named Daniel Nam. But he’s still nowhere to be found. \nAnd so\, on the eve of her 40th birthday\, Cass decides to do something for herself. She impulsively has a fling with Ellis. He’s twenty-eight\, indecently handsome\, and not destined to be the love of her life. But she’s surprised by their connection and their fling feels like something more–up to the moment he introduces her to his boss… Daniel Nam. \nAs she battles between fate and chance\, head and heart\, a family secret is revealed that will make her question everything she’s ever known. Cassia will have to decide if she’ll follow her fate…or make her own.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-maurene-goo-discusses-signs-one-only/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T211040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T211040Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Petra Lord\, discusses & signs Queen of Faces: Deluxe Edition
DESCRIPTION:This limited deluxe edition is printed with one-of-a-kind etched\, gold foil edges\, stunning foil on the case\, and a striking printed endpaper map! \n“The ruthless\, remarkable world you’ve been waiting for.” –Chloe Gong\, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights \n“A twisty\, dark academia fantasy . . . I was hooked from the very first page.” — Marie Lu\, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Skyhunter \nThis dark academia fantasy follows a desperate girl at a cutthroat magical academy who faces a choice between life and death: become an assassin for the enchanted elite or watch her decaying body draw its last breath. For fans of Leigh Bardugo\, Brandon Sanderson\, Lev Grossman\, and R.F. Kuang. \nAnabelle Gage is trapped in a male body\, and it’s rotting from the inside out. But Ana can’t afford to escape it\, even as the wealthiest in Caimor buy and discard expensive designer bodies without a thought. When she fails to gain admittance to the prestigious Paragon Academy–and access to the healthy new forms the school provides its students–her final hope implodes. Now without options\, Ana must use her illusion magic to try to steal a healthy chassis–before her own kills her. \nBut Ana is caught by none other than the headmaster of Paragon Academy\, who poses a brutal ultimatum: face execution for her crime or become a mercenary at his command. Revolt brews in Caimor’s smog-choked underworld\, and the wealthy and powerful will stop at nothing to take down the rebels and the infamous dark witch at their helm\, the Black Wraith. \nWith no choice but to accept\, Ana will steal\, fight\, and kill her way to salvation. But her survival depends on a dangerous band of renegades: an impulsive assassin\, a brooding bombmaker\, and an alluring exile who might just spell her ruin. As Ana is drawn into a tangled web of secrets\, the line between villain and hero shatters–and Ana must decide which side is worth dying for.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-petra-lord-discusses-signs-queen-of-faces-deluxe-edition/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T210824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T210824Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Pasadena Conservatory of Music presents Musical Storytime: The Bourbon Street Band Is Back by Edward Shankman
DESCRIPTION:The Pasadena Conservatory of Music will be putting on a special musical storytime with featured book: The Bourbon Street Band Is Back by Edward Shankman. Caregivers and children aged 3-9 will enjoy story\, craft activities\, creative movement\, and a mini-concert!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-pasadena-conservatory-of-music-presents-musical-storytime-the-bourbon-street-band-is-back-by-edward-shankman/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Families,In-Person,Kids,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T210333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T210401Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes\, discusses & signs The Pohaku
DESCRIPTION:From the award-winning author of Hula\, a dazzling saga that moves from Hawaii to California and back\, about the generations of women tasked with protecting the history and place that made them. \nA young woman lies in a hospital bed in a coma\, watched over by her estranged grandmother. Some say she jumped off the cliff; others say she was swept away by a wave. But her tutu at her bedside suspects something else is wrong\, that the reason for the hardship and heartbreak in their family history is tied to a story that she’s never told–one about a powerful stone\, the pohaku\, that her family was tasked with protecting generations ago. In fits and starts\, the grandmother begins . . . \nWe travel back in time to the eighteenth century\, when the explorer James Cook becomes the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Cook arrives in pursuit of an ancient prophecy\, a key that would unlock the mysteries of the world\, but he is killed before he can learn about the mysterious stone–a stone born alongside future Hawaiian royalty\, the key to something even more powerful than Cook could have imagined. \nSo begins a thrilling family saga of the women charged with protecting the pohaku\, as it is taken from Hawai’i to California and possibly beyond\, bringing fortune to the well-intentioned and misfortune to the bad. But with each successive generation\, the fractures caused by its displacement widen until it becomes clear that the pohaku’s story must survive if there is to be any hope at all of the family’s–and a nation’s–reconciliation with their home\, with nature\, and with each other. \nReminiscent of Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing\, Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko\, and Tommy Orange’s There\, There\, The Pohaku is an immersive and bold novel about the history\, perseverance\, and resilience of the Hawaiian people.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-jasmin-iolani-hakes-discusses-signs-the-pohaku/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T210000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T210000Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: David A. Romero\, discusses & Signs His Debut Novel The Enemy Sleeps
DESCRIPTION:Spoken word artist and publisher David A. Romero releases his debut novel\, The Enemy Sleeps\, a supernatural thriller. Readings followed by Q&A with a Special Guest. \nWho killed Eliza Vazquez? As a Mexican-American family moves from Boyle Heights\, Los Angeles\, into the sleepy suburban town of Harper\, they are met with suspicion. Who is the so-called “Harper Murderer” Is it Michael Martinez\, a construction supervisor with a quick temper and an anti-immigrant bias\, Robert Parsons\, a known racist with a number of secrets kept from his family and community\, or Kenton Weaver\, a disgraced former teacher who is haunted by the ghost of one of his former students? Grievances both new and old emerge as members of the Martinez family\, the Parsons family\, and Weaver become tangled in a disastrous chain of events before a shocking conclusion. \nOriginal cover art by Art Carrillo. Advance reviews from Bram Stoker Award-winning author Pedro Iniguez\, Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author Naomi Hirahara\, American Book Award-winning author Tim Z. Hernandez\, American Book Award-winning author Lorna Dee Cervantes\, Sergio Troncoso Award-winning author Marisol Cortez\, Louis Meriwether Award-winning author Claudia D. Hernández-Warwas\, McAllen\, TX Poet Laureate Edward Vidaurre\, and Pomona\, CA Poet Laureate Natalie Sierra.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-david-a-romero-discusses-signs-his-debut-novel-the-enemy-sleeps/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T205635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T205635Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Robert Kalman\,  discusses & signs What’s It Like for You to Be an American?
DESCRIPTION:Portraits of 76 representative Americans who offer their handwritten thoughts and feelings about being American. \nWith a live demonstration of how these American portraits were created.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-robert-kalman-discusses-signs-whats-it-like-for-you-to-be-an-american/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 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:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T205356Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Usborne Day Storytime with Ms. Marie & Mr. Steve!
DESCRIPTION:Join Vroman’s Mr. Steve and Ms. Marie on February 4th at 11 am for a special storytime\, inspired by Usborne Publishing and their That’s Not My... novelty book series. We will have coloring and activity sheets\, along with some fun reads!
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-usborne-day-storytime-with-ms-marie-mr-steve/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,Free,In-Person,Kids,Vroman's Bookstore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T210442
CREATED:20260123T205121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T205121Z
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Christina Hammonds Reed discusses & signs The Johnson Four
DESCRIPTION:A 1960s teen pop group determined to conquer the music world must contend with the cost of fame–and a ghost with a grisly past–in this riveting family story from the New York Times bestselling author of The Black Kids. \nOdysseus Johnson dreams of musical stardom for his three sons: Roman\, the rebel\, more interested in being a teenager than a performer; Rocco\, arguably the most talented of the bunch but different in a way the world doesn’t understand; and dutiful River\, the youngest\, who dreams of fame just like his dad. \nDriving back from another failed audition in Detroit\, the Johnson boys encounter the ghost of Christmas Jones the Third\, an effervescent\, if lonely\, little Black boy who carries the scars of his horrific past as an orphan and minstrel sensation. Desperate for family\, Christmas begs the Johnsons to bring him home with them. When Odysseus refuses\, Christmas stows away in the family Cadillac. \nDespite their initial horror\, Christmas becomes a part of the Johnson family. With the promise of opportunities in California\, Odysseus moves the family out west\, and the boys’ talent starts getting noticed. But just as the brothers are finally on the cusp of fame\, Christmas commits a violent act that wreaks havoc on the Johnsons’ lives\, and the family is torn asunder in the aftermath. Roman flees the country. Rocco is institutionalized. River’s solo star rises. Christmas disappears. \nSpanning decades\, roving from the rapacious music industry and the ravages of Vietnam to the dark corridors of a mental institution and the very planes of the afterlife\, The Johnson Four is epic in scope. And at its beating heart is the unforgettable story of a family trying to find their way back to one another.
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-christina-hammonds-reed-discusses-signs-the-johnson-four/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Community Event,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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SUMMARY:Vroman's Bookstore: Gian Sardar discusses & signs Land of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:In the 1930s\, scandal\, secret loves\, and murder shatter a woman’s Hollywood dream in a gripping novel by the USA Today bestselling author of When the World Goes Quiet. \nIt’s 1933\, and though the country is stuck in the Great Depression\, movies are the ultimate escape. But Hollywood is skilled at selling lies\, and nothing is as it seems. \nFrankie Donnelly is scrappy\, smart\, and ambitious. Her knack for spinning any story into stellar publicity has made her an invaluable “fixer” at RCO Studios\, where she works under the tutelage of powerful Nico Marconi. Frankie’s latest fix is the upcoming marriage of Hollywood royals Jack Sawyer and June Finney\, and millions of fans can’t wait to see their favorite silver-screen lovers tie the knot. But Frankie knows the truth: The marriage is an artful cover for Jack and June’s darkest secrets. \nWhen a shocking murder occurs\, allegiances fracture\, the tabloids go wild\, and a devastated public is left reeling. Frankie uncovers new layers of scandal and deception and is forced to choose which Hollywood player to protect and who to destroy. Now\, more than ever\, the country needs a happy ending–but at what cost?
URL:https://playhousevillage.org/event/vromans-bookstore-gian-sardar-discusses-signs-land-of-dreams-2/
LOCATION:Vroman’s Bookstore\, 695 E. Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,In-Person,Vroman's Bookstore
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