Vroman's Bookstore
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California's oldest independent bookstore since 1894, Vroman's Bookstore is your one stop shop for books, magazines, gifts, and more! We host 300+ bookish events annually. Hope to see you soon! :
Vroman's Summer Sale starts on Saturday, July 25th! Sale is located upstairs in the Vroman's Event Space. STICKER PRICES UP TO 75% OFF ORIGINAL PRICE + AN ADDITIONAL 40% OFF AT THE REGISTER! *All sales are final. May not be combined with other discounts.
"We live in an increasingly noisy world where social media and our phones are constantly trying to grab our attention. My display UNPLUGGED highlights books that encourage you to give yourself a little space from your devices and be present in the moment." -Mila, Book Dept Asst Manager
Vroman's welcomes back bestselling author Olivie Blake as she presents her new contemporary Gothic novel DREAMLAND!--a story of power, seduction, and the omens you'll ignore when everything you've dreamed of feels just within reach-- www.eventbrite.com/e/olivie-bla...
Full house tonight for Marisa Solis & Elizabeth Dougherty discussing and signing their new book: The Expert to Author Guide: Plan, Write, and Publish Your Nonfiction Book--signed copies available! vromansbookstore.com/book/9781685...
Dr. Niki Elliott discusses & signs Heart-Centered Connections: Seven Essential Skills for Helping Neurodiverse and Marginalized Children Thrive at Vroman's on July 21st! RSVP here: vromansbookstore.com/.../2026-07-...
JULY 5 is the deadline for Vroman's Teacher of the Year nominations! Email entries to: promo@vromansbookstore.com with subject line: Teacher of the Year ***All submissions must be received by 9pm, 7/5/26***
HBD, USA! On America's 250th birthday, Vroman's celebrates our nation's highest ideals of justice, democracy, freedom, and equity.
We have The Eddy! The Eddy (as seen in Forbes!) is the favorite literary newspaper of thousands of book lovers. It's the physical extension of The River-herd newsletter you know and love, and a keepsake designed to be cherished alongside your books. Pick one up at our Main Information Desk
On this last day of PRIDE Month, we memorialize bookseller Angie's slat wall display titled "Gays in Space!" The display may be changing, the recommendations have no expiration date!
All the best book besties are here at Vroman's Bookstore! We wouldn't have made it 132 years without our incredible staff of friendly, knowledgeable, and creative booksellers (pen, stationary, card, gift, news, and wine-sellers too!). Thank you all for your amazing work!!
Sep.20--Vroman's presents international bestselling author Penn Cole in conversation with Heidi Cole McAdams as they discuss the highly anticipated final book in the Kindred's Curse Saga! This is a ticketed event: www.purplepass.com/events/37976...
Vroman's Summer Concerts! Pasadena Conservatory of Music delighted over 100 guests on our Paseo on Saturday. Please join us for our next show on The Paseo With Café Luar--Saturday July 25th at 5PM.
The legendary James Ellroy at Vroman's regaling the crowd with his new novel--Red Sheet-- ***Turn to the first page. Disavow what you think you know about the so-called Red Scare. This is commie malfeasance and ’60s L.A. as you’ve never read it before.*** signed copies available while supplies last
@shaykauwe.bsky.social & @kealakendall.bsky.social discuss Shay's debut urban fantasy novel THE KILLING SPELL at Vroman's. THE KILLING SPELL is the first traditionally-published adult fantasy novel by a Hawaiian author! Get your signed copy at the store! vromansbookstore.com/book/9781668...
Join us June 9th as we welcome back our inaugural Vroman's Walk of Fame recipient and New York Times bestselling author, Lisa See! This is a ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Tickets include one entry and one copy of Daughters of the Sun & Moon to be handed out at check-in.
Join LA County Librarian and Director, Dr. Skye Patrick, and Long Beach Public Library Director, Cathy de Leon, in conversation with the great George Takei in celebration of One Book, One Coast! This event is sold out! Join the waitlist here: visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/15930131
Join us Sunday, June 7th as Matt Haig discusses his latest release THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN with Lian Dolan! THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN is a magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library. Tickets Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/matt-haig-...
Tonight at Vroman's: Alyssa Villaire discussing and signing het new novel THE NEON SKY! The bewitching sequel to The Glittering Edge, where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous--but not as dangerous as the truth. vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
Tonight: Tiffany Ezuma, in conversation with Allison Raskin, discusses & signs Major Gift
@scottkurashige.bsky.social and Dr Margo Okazawa-Rey discuss the history of Anti-Asian violence and Scott's new book AMERICAN PERIL at Vroman's
Thursday at Vroman's: A ticketed event - @jordanharper.bsky.social with S.A. COSBY Discussing and signing Jordan's new novel: A VIOLENT MASTERPIECE Tickets are selling fast! Get 'em while they're hot! www.eventbrite.com/e/jordan-har...
Tonight at Vroman's SCOTT KURASHIGE in conversation w/ DR. MARGO OKAZAWA-REY discusses and signs: AMERICAN PERIL: THE VIOLENT HISTORY OF ANTI-ASIAN RACISM vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
On Monday (4/20) @pfischer.bsky.social discusses with @drewmcweeny.com & signs THE LAST KINGS OF HOLLYWOOD: COPPOLA, LUCAS, SPIELBERG—AND THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF AMERICAN CINEMA. Steven Soderbergh said "Riveting...Drop everything & read this straight through. I did" RSVP here: bit.ly/PaulFischer
Join Vroman's and Pulitzer Prize-winning JANE SMILEY as she discusses and signs her new novel--Lidie:The Further Travels & Adventures of Lidie Newton--two young women fleeing a divided America: one toward a dazzling future and the other from a troubled past. www.eventbrite.com/e/jane-smile...
Come say "Hi!" Saturday & Sunday: Vroman's will be at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! @ USC Campus
This week at Vroman's... 📚Tuesday: Kelly Yang discusses & signs The Take 📚Wednesday: Amy Coombe discusses & signs Stay for a Spell 📚Thursday: Lisa Lee, with Muriel Leung, discusses & signs American Han 📚Saturday & Sunday: Vroman's at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books @ USC Campus
This weekend at Vroman's! 📚Fri @ 7pm: Jon Lindstrom, w/ Michael Easton, discusses & signs Hollywood Payback 📚Sat @ 3pm: Nadine Takvorian, w/ Julie Fiveash, discusses & signs Armaveni 📚Sun @ 2pm: Leonard & Jessie Maltin discuss & sign Family Movie Night Menus vromansbookstore.com/events