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695 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101 United States Get Directions
626.449.5320
www.vromansbookstore.com
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Vroman’s Bookstore: Abigail Hing Wen, in conversation with Marie Lu, discusses Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies

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

Tan Lee finds himself embroiled in an unusual love triangle, all while trying to defuse a heist, unravel a conspiracy, and navigate the most complicated babysitting assignment ever in this YA novel by New York Times and Indie bestselling author Abigail Hing Wen. After a magical kiss at Prom, best friends Tan Lee and Winter Woo agree […]

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Vroman’s Summer Reading Program – Hero’s Return

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

HERO’S RETURN Join us in the event space at 11am for a battle with the FINAL BOSS: Mr. Steve, in a video game and adventure-themed storytime. And be sure to stop by the Kid’s Info Desk with your QUEST LOG anytime from 11am-2pm to COLLECT YOUR LOOT: cold snacks, $5 Vroman’s gift cards, and more!

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Vroman’s Bookstore: IN-STORE TICKETED: Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy sign Hogbook and Lazer Eyes

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

Fans of Maria Bamford’s acclaimed quasi-autobiographical Lady Dynamite! Netflix series already know of her romance with LA painter Scott Marvel Cassidy, as well as her droll pug sidekicks Blueberry and Bert.Now the story has been recounted in the graphic novella Hogbook and Lazer Eyes, written by Bamford/Cassidy, drawn by Cassidy, and all told by the […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Hala Khouri, Tessa Hicks Peterson, Nkem Ndefo, and Valerie Thomas discuss Practicing Liberation

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

Practicing Liberation reorients collective justice work toward a model that transforms the effects of injustice, harm, and oppressive systems into resilience, joy, and community care. Through frameworks like trauma-informed methodology, transformative movement organizing, engaged Buddhism, and healing justice, editors Hala Khouri and Tessa Hicks Peterson show readers how to: -Embody healing, wellness, and beloved community -Guard […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Daniel A. Olivas, in conversation with Stephanie Yu, discusses My Chicano Heart

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

My Chicano Heart is a collection of author Daniel A. Olivas’s favorite previously published tales about love, along with five new stories, that explore the complex, mysterious, and occasionally absurd machinations of people who simply want to be appreciated and treasured. Readers will encounter characters who scheme, search, and flail in settings that are sometimes fantastical […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Ellen Byron, in conversation with Naomi Hirahara, discusses A Very Woodsy Murder

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

Down-on-her-luck sitcom writer Dee Stern is flipping the script. Twice divorced and wasting her talents on an obnoxious kids’ show, the lifelong Angeleno embraces the urge to jump in her car and keep driving. It's a road trip with no destination—until she pulls into a mid-century motel filled with cobwebs and retro charm. Nestled in […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Alejandra Campoverdi, in conversation with Al Madrigal, discusses First Gen

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

Co-sponsored by Tepito Coffee Alejandra Campoverdi has been a child on welfare, a White House aide to President Obama, a Harvard graduate, a gang member's girlfriend, and a candidate for U.S. Congress. She's ridden on Air Force One and in G-rides. Living a life of contradictory extremes often comes with the territory when you're a […]

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Vroman’s Special Storytime featuring Christopher Rivas discussing You’re A Good Swimmer by Christopher Rivas and illustrated by Ariel Boroff

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

Dive into the journey of life with You're A Good Swimmer, a captivating picture book that answers the age-old question: Where do babies come from? Readers will quickly discover it's not just about the birds and the bees; it's a celebration of the astounding journey that each person takes toward their first breath. This picture book […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Elisabeth Eaves, in conversation with Kate Brody, discusses The Outlier

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

An audaciously twisty psychological thriller in which finding the killer is only one of two mysteries its anti-heroine, Cate Winter, tries to unravel. The other: when pushed to extremes, what is she herself capable of? Cate Winter, at 34, is a wildly successful neuroscientist and entrepreneur who has invented a cure for Alzheimer’s that will […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Liz Climo discusses Life in the Present: A Joyful Collection of Comics About Living in the Moment

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

Known for her charming animal illustrations that are "guaranteed to make you smile" internationally bestselling author and illustrator Liz Climo is back with a new collection of 100 comics that celebrate the joy of life's littlest moments. Every page of Life in the Present is brimming with Liz Climo's patented blend of humor and warm-hearted […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Dr. Ramani Durvasula and Dr. Frank Anderson discuss their latest releases It’s Not You & To Be Loved

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

**This is a non-ticketed event but an RSVP is strongly recommended, which can be done for free through the Eventbrite window located at the bottom of the page. Also, pre-order your copy and it will be ready for you at Will Call on the day of the event.  Any further questions can be directed to email@vromansbookstore.com   It’s Not […]

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Vroman’s Local Author Day introducing Tiffany Thomas, Joelle Maletis & Andrew Miller

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

Tiffany Thomas presents The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience and Connection Grief is the last act of love we have to give. In The Grief Experience, you’ll receive the gift of understanding the important and life-changing healing work that happens when you let go of old, conditioned patterns of belief around the grief process and gain […]

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