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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 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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Vroman’s Special Storytime featuring Michelle Lam discusses Meesh the Bad Demon #2

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

Meesh the Bad Demon is no stranger to saving the world—but she never thought she’d have to do it twice! Can she defeat the darkness once and for all in this sequel of epic proportions? When Meesh banded together with Fairy Princess Nouna to save the underworld, she never expected she’d have to… do it […]

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Vroman’s Summer Reading Program – QUEST #3: Explore art with Sara Luna

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

Come hang out with local illustrator (and prolific reader) Sara Luna. Her specialties include children's picture books and covers for middle-grade and young adult novels. Sara's illustrations have been published in books, magazines, board games, and even as a puzzle! Join her at 11AM as she leads attendees in a variety of crafts and drawing […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Beth Hetland discusses Tender

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

A psychological thriller about a woman obsessed with her vision for a picture-perfect, curated life. Carolanne wanted a perfect wedding, a perfect husband, and a perfect family. She carefully performs her roles (gal pal, bestie, girlfriend, wife, and expectant mother) and sacrifices it completely in trying to enact agency over her life. Her desire to […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

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

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 Thursday, August 1st between 5PM-8PM, and then come back on Friday, […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Melissa Mogollon, in conversation with Greg Mania, discusses Oye

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

"Yes, hi, Mari. It's me. I'm over my tantrum now and calling you back . . . But first--you have to promise that you won't tell Mom or Abue any of this. Okay? They'll set the house on fire if they find out . . ." Structured as a series of one-sided phone calls from […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Blood Drive

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

Vroman's Bookstore will be hosting a Blood Drive this July 25th. All successful donors will receive a 10 Dollar Gift Card! Before donating be sure to: Eat a nutritious meal Bring your driver's license Look for the bloodmobile in the back of Vroman's parking lot.

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Gary Janetti discusses We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay

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

Gary Janetti has gained a devoted following, with a huge sudience on social media, and two bestselling collections of essays under his belt. His new collection will prompt laughter but also dedlighted recognition as Janetti tackles the absurdity and glory of travel. In We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay, he shares stories of his varied trips […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Sarah Lariviere, in conversation with Trish Lundy, discusses Riot Act

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

Punk rock meets Orwell's 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu. In an alternate 1991, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read, what music […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore Summer Music Series

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

Get ready for Vroman's Summer Music series! Enjoy an exciting line-up of local artists all summer on the Vroman's Paseo from 5-6pm. This event is co-sponsored by The Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Bands are TBA so stay tuned!  

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Special Storytime featuring Megan Woodward presenting This Book is Definitely Not Cursed

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

If this book were cursed, then you would probably become cursed if you read it. You'd start to experience strange symptoms, like the wiggles, the giggles, trouble licking your elbow, and all your food tasting like cabbage. And then you would need to take silly steps to break the curse, like reading a goofy poem […]

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Vroman’s Bookstore: Anton Hur, in conversation with Elise Hu, discusses Toward Eternity

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

In a near-future world, a new technological therapy is quickly eradicating cancer. The body's cells are entirely replaced with nanites--robot or android cells which not only cure those afflicted but leaves them virtually immortal. Literary researcher Yonghun teaches an AI how to understand poetry and creates a living, thinking machine he names Panit, meaning Beloved, […]

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