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Vroman's Bookstore

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Southern California's Oldest & Largest Independent Bookstore. Open & serving the Pasadena community since 1894. Vroman's Bookstore is your one stop shop for books, magazines, gifts, and more! Visit vromansbookstore.com and hope to see you soon!

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 9h
#BannedBooksWeek 2026 starts today! As part of the Banned Books Week Coalition, we invite readers, authors, educators, librarians, and everyone who opposes censorship to get involved, Learn more about how you can take action, plus details of all our events, at: pen.org/banned-books-week
Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026. It features a red banner with "Banned Books Week 2026" across the top. Below, there's text stating, "Find an event near you!" on a background of books. A map highlights various event locations including Brooklyn, NY; York County, PA; Washington, D.C.; Pasadena, CA; Santa Monica, CA; Knoxville, TN; Magnolia, TX; Gainesville, FL; Palm Beach, FL; and Coral Gables, FL with their respective dates in October. The bottom section encourages registration with a "Register Today!" button and the Pen America logo.Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026. The background features a row of partially visible banned book spines. The poster lists events taking place from October 3 to October 6, including family story hours with Dr. Allison Matulli in Gainesville, FL, and Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL; a film screening in Magnolia, TX; and a literary salon with Umar Khalid in Washington, D.C. Logos for PEN America and partner organizations are included at the bottom.Promotional poster for Banned Books Week 2026 with event details. Events include "Banned and Proud" on October 6 at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, "Defending the Freedom to Read" on October 7 at Santa Monica Public Library, "From Ally to Co-Conspirator" on October 7 via virtual session, and "Banned Books Week Panel" on October 8 at Brooklyn Public Library.Logos for PEN America and partner organizations are included at the bottom.Banned Books Week 2026 events flyer. The header features the text "Banned Books Week" over a background of books. Events include: "Building With the Bottom: A Symposium on Banned Books" on October 9 in Knoxville, TN; "Screening: Second Nature" followed by a Q&A with Elliot Page and others on October 10, virtual; and "Banned Books, Florida Stories" on October 10 in Palm Beach, FL. Logos PEN America and partner organizations appear at the bottom.
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Colorado Boulevard Newspaper @coloradoboulevard.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Vroman’s Bookstore will celebrate the 50th anniversary edition of Interview with the Vampire with an event featuring Leigh Bardugo, Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn.
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Vroman’s to Celebrate “Interview With the Vampire” at Pasadena Presbyterian Church
Vroman’s Bookstore will celebrate the 50th anniversary edition of Interview with the Vampire with an event featuring Leigh Bardugo, Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn.
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Liz Schiller #DefundthePolice @lizzzs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Spotted in the wild (wild = one of the counters at Vroman's Books in Pasadena), the Declaration Illustrated by @rsikoryak.bsky.social
Photo of part of a bookstore counter, with, you know, stacks of books and a little spinner rack with cards and a little bin with pin back buttons. Declaration Illustrated, a book with a mostly blue cover, is in a standup bracket right in your face if you're at the counter, positioned for an impulse buy. In the background is a shelf with books and mugs and stuff, with a sign up top that reads Pasadena Pride, and at the end on the rights an endcap with various colorful books, covers out, on little shelves. The orange cover of Geek Love stands out.
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anthony ocampo @anthonyocampo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
1st time seeing my 1st book at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena.
bald Filipino dude giving thumbs up in front of a book shelf displaying his book THE LATINOS OF ASIA
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pre-order H Mart: The Cookbook By Stacey Kwon from Vroman's and receive a $20 H Mart gift card, while supplies last! vromansbookstore.com/pre-order-h-...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We're hiring seasonal associates! More information and application here: vromansbookstore.com/work-your-ma...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Blast off into the second story of social media sensation @tubbynugget.bsky.social by Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson! THE ADVENTURES OF TUBBY NUGGET #2! This is a Vroman's Bookstore offsite ticketed event at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. www.eventbrite.com/e/jenine-pas...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Oct 2 @7pm: Vroman's presents Leslie Priscilla & CHANCLA: Healing Our Families, Ourselves, and Our Culture Through Nonviolent Parenting. A guide that honors and celebrates Latinx culture--while helping parents unlearn violence and shame as tools of discipline. vromansbookstore.com/.../2026-10-...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Dolly Parton Day! And a round of applause to our amazing and talented staff--Sophia, Trinity, and Mr Steve!--that brought this all together 👏 And a special shoutout to the representatives from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for stopping by!
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Ti like “T” | Book Chatter @tibookchatter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I take book shopping very seriously. Indies ♥️♥️♥️ First book, that 70s cover, I bought. The others are on my list. #BookSky @vromansbookstore.bsky.social
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Threshing Day is almost here! Pre-order Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros and receive an exclusive pin and bookmark of the dragon you are bonded to ✨ If you’ve already pre-ordered, no need to do anything, your goodies will be matched with your order! vromansbookstore.com/book/9781682...
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 25/09/2026
Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
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Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Big news: After an extensive search, Vroman's Bookstore has found new owners to carry us forward--Robert Hoffman & family! Robert's family has been part of this community for five generations, going back to his great-grandmother, Judge Georgia Bullock! www.vromansbookstore.com/new-ownership
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Local Author and Saturday Night Live Alum, Melissa Villasenor, charms readers of all ages with her delightful reading from her new book CAT & LOLA: School Picture Day! (In conversation with Vroman's own Asst Promo Director--Gilbert!) Signed copies available while supplies last!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Vroman's Celebrates Dolly Parton Day--TOMORROW (Friday 9/25) at 11:00am-- with a special story-time event! As professional musician/bookseller Sophia performs a selection of songs, and Mr. Steve reads Dolly's COAT OF MANY COLORS. Limited edition pins and bookmarks available while supplies last.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join us! Saturday, October 10, 7pm. Vroman's presents Monty Python's Eric Idle discussing IDLE IN PROVENCE: A Brief History of Thyme: charming, cheeky, and unexpectedly moving, Idle in Provence is Eric Idle at his best--hilarious, candid, and unforgettable! www.purplepass.com/events/38238...
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Vroman’s Bookstore Presents An Evening with Eric Idle
Saturday, October 10, 7pm Eric Idle discussing Idle in Provence: A Brief History of Thyme presented by Vroman’s Bookstore
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
In addition to being the best event hosts in the book business, Christian and Pete share a birthday! Please join us in wishing them a Happy Birthday! 🎉🥳🥳🎉
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Karen Palmer @karenpalmer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Year 1 milestone for SHE'S UNDER HERE. Out of the blue, my cousin texted a photo of a shelf at Vroman's in Pasadena. It lives! Still! I'm grateful to Algonquin (and my wonderful editor Kathy Pories) for taking a chance on this story, and to everyone who's been so kind and supportive along the way.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Two sold out nights at Castle Green with Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde and his new book FLOATING MOUNTAINS--where Joe unlocks the secrets of creativity in this exploration of turning vision into reality. Signed copies available! vromansbookstore.com/book/9781426...
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Ray Morton @raymorton1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Spotted in the wild: copies of KING KONG: THE HISTORY OF A MOVIE ICON and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: THE MAKING OF STEVEN SPIELBERG'S CLASSIC FILM at the great Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California. Some of the copies of KING KONG have been signed by your's truly. #VromansBookstore
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Melissa Villaseñor presents her laugh-out-loud debut children's book about friendship and being yourself, CAT AND LOLA: School Picture Day! Tuesday, September 22nd at 6PM. Come join us! Ticket Options Below: www.eventbrite.com/e/melissa-vi...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We are happy to announce that Joanne Heffernan of Mayfield Junior School is Vroman's Teacher of the Year 2025-2026! We were so happy to see the many Teacher of the Year submissions. It’s always a pleasure to read about all of the wonderful teachers we have out there.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Calling all teachers and librarians! You are cordially invited to join us for Vroman's Teacher Appreciation Day.⁠ ⁠ We'll be honoring 2025-2026’s Teacher of the Year, Joanne Heffernan, and her school, Mayfield Junior School! vromansbookstore.com/rsvp-teacher...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Have you read Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke yet? This #1 NYT bestseller and GMA book pick is still flying off our shelves! There’s still time to read the book of the summer, especially in this heat. It’s stay inside and read a book weather.
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Elliot Blake @elliotblake.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
As of yesterday, seven signed copies left at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social
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Into the Great
Sparks fly when Lilah, a thief from a colony outside the borders of the Federated Solar Republic, meets Bax, an FSR security officer at a colony within those borders, during a time of heightened tensions for humanity as the silent, staring, seemingly invulnerable aliens dubbed The Aureum begin to meddle in human affairs.
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Vroman's will be participating in Union Station Homeless Services' Hunger Action Month Food Drive! We'll be collecting non-perishable food items from SEP 1-30 and will have large collection boxes at the doors for donation drop offs. Please check the expiration dates on your donations!
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Full house for Sonali Kolhatkar and her new book Breaking Ice: Community Defense Against State Terror and Maga Fascism. Sonali was joined by community activists Pablo Alvarado, Adela de la Torre, and Josefina Alvarez. BREAKING ICE comes out Sep 15. vromansbookstore.com/book/9781644...
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Welcome to Night Vale @nightvaleradio.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"Will resonate with classic horror fans as well as Night Vale devotees." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review tinyurl.com/nudgefink Today at 7 pm pst: book signing and discussion with Joseph Fink and Mara Wilson at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, CA. tinyurl.com/nudgevromans
A light peach background with a black stripe across the bottom. In the black stripe is the bottom half of a building and the book information. In the top 3/4 of the image is the top 3/4 of the building, consisting of various windows, stairwells and entryways. Above the building are two large eyes, with black lines like starbursts emanating from around each one. Above this in bold red text is the book title: The Nudge
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Mark Sarvas @marksarvas.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I want to wish the happiest of pub days to my former student and dear friend, Andre Hardy. I am driving my ass down to LA tomorrow for the privilege of sitting with in conversations at Vroman's as we discuss the incredible journey of this pulse-pounding debut. Please come join us!
Advert for 9/2 event at Vromans in Pasadena.
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presstelegram.bsky.social @presstelegram.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The author will discuss ‘Tear the City Down,’ set for publication Sept. 1, at Vroman’s in Pasadena on Sept. 2 with novelist Mark Sarvas.
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How a UCLA class inspired ex-NFL player Andre Hardy to write his debut novel
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Welcome to Night Vale @nightvaleradio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The Nudge arrives tomorrow! Author Joseph Fink and guest Mara Wilson will chat about his newest novel at Vroman's Bookstore in Los Angeles at 7 pm pst on 9/1. Followed by a book signing. tinyurl.com/nudgepodium @cecilbaldwiniii.bsky.social @kevinrfree.bsky.social @podiumpodcast.bsky.social
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Trish Lundy @trishlundy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Thrilled to have USA Today Bestselling author @veronicabane.bsky.social join me at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social to celebrate the launch of The Worst Is Yet to Come! If you’re in SoCal on October 9, would love to see you there.
Book event flyer for The Worst Is Yet to Come launch event at Vroman’s Bookstore on October 9 at 7 pm.
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Regal House Publishing @regalhouse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Join us at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, CA, Friday August 28 at 7pm to celebrate the release of Yance Wyatt's The Watersmith. Support this wonderful #indiebookstore & get your signed copies at the event! #shoplocal @vromansbookstore.bsky.social vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
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Alina Chau @alinachau.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Dear LA friends and readers, 🐒❤️ I would love to invite you to the LA book launch of Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven! 🎉📚 It would mean so much to celebrate with you. Hope to see you there! 🐒☁️❤️ partiful.com/e/Xk8ID5rvXg...
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Book Launch Party | Partiful
Come celebrate the LA launch of my new graphic novel, MONKEY KING: UPROAR IN HEAVEN, at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena! We’ll talk about mythology, art, and all the fun that went into making this boo...
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Mark Sarvas @marksarvas.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
BOOM!! My former student's debut gets the star treatment from the LA Times. Come see us next week at Vromans to celebrate. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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An ex-NFL star’s action-packed new book takes aim at San Diego’s dark side
Former athlete Andre Hardy weaves the dark side of San Diego and Buddhist principles in his compelling debut "Tear the City Down."
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Diana Giovinazzo reads from and discusses her new novel DAUGHTERS OF NAPLES w/ J Ryan Stradal. Signed copies at Vroman's while supplies last! (We also have autographed copies of Diana's first two novels and J Ryan's 3 books too!) Get em while they're hot 🔥
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Regal House Publishing @regalhouse.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We hope to see you at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, CA, this Friday at 7pm to celebrate the release of Yance Wyatt's The Watersmith. Please support this wonderful #indiebookstore and get your signed copies at the event! #shoplocal @vromansbookstore.bsky.social vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
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Yance Wyatt discusses & signs The Watersmith
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Joseph Fink, we're going to win @planetoffinks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
hey come see me and @marawilson.bsky.social in conversation next Tuesday Sept 1 at Vroman's in Pasadena to celebrate the launch of my book. Mara has agreed to perform a reading of the book with me. it'll be a fun time. vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
headshots for Joseph and Mara, the cover of The Nudge, and the Vroman's logo
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Karen Yin (Nice to Eat You / Scholastic) 🧙🏻‍♀️🎃 @karenyin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“Nice to Eat You” was written by me, illustrated by @carolinacoroa.bsky.social, published by Orchard Books / Scholastic. Available wherever books are sold. Signed copies available exclusively at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social: vromansbookstore.com/book/9781338...
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Nice to Eat You
Full of dark humor and clever word play, little ones will love this Hansel & Gretel-inspired Halloween story about a sneaky witch who lures a group of children to her house. Are the kids in for a pleasant visit . . . or are they in danger of getting eaten! Get ready for the spookiest time of the year with this Halloween story about a friendly yet sneaky witch who lures a group of children to her house. The witch’s verbal gaffes keep the kids guessing at every turn. Does this witch have their best interests at heart—or are they the meal?
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Kemi Ashing-Giwa @kashinggiwa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Heyo! Are you into science-fantasy standalones about tearing down empires? Welllll there are now signed copies of THE SPLINTER IN THE SKY and THE KING MUST DIE at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena, where I had my very first book launch! Get ‘em while they’re hot!
Picture of The King Must Die and The Splinter in the Sky side by side. The King Must Did cover features a black woman with gray hair standing before a crowd of ghostly figures wielding swords. The art was done by Eleonor Piteira. The Splinter in the Sky cover shows a short-haired black woman standing before a reflective black prism with stars and planets floating behind it. The art was done by Andis Reinbergs.Picture of the entrance to Vroman’s bookstore in Pasadena. I had my very first book launch here!
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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Congratulations to Jaime Parker Stickle @jaimeparkerstickle.bsky.social, who celebrated the launch of TAKE HART with a fantastic discussion & signing at Vroman's @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena on Saturday! Out now from Thomas & Mercer. #takehart #mystery #highlandpark #coreyinlosangeles
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Mark Sarvas @marksarvas.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
LA friends, this is just a few weeks away, hope to see you all there to celebrate my former student's debut novel!
Vromans Event 9/2: ANDRE HARDY in conversation with Mark Sarvas
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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Thanks to everyone who came out to @vromansbookstore.bsky.social last night and made the SURVIVING THE LIE L.A. launch a huge success. If you couldn't make it, I left a bunch of signed copies in store!
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Red Hen Press @redhenpress.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Happy Publication Day to MUD ON THE MOON by Nita Noveno, brought to you by Red Hen Press! 🥳 Noveno explores her Filipino father’s legacy after he immigrated to America in 1928 to seek better opportunities. Check out MUD ON THE MOON here: bookshop.org/p/books/mud-...
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Mud on the Moon: A Hybrid Memoir
"A beautiful story of a daughter in the act of knowing her father. . . . stitching and restitching memories, records, artifacts, history, mystery, and fiction."--Ananda Lima, author of Mother/landMud ...
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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Saturday at 4pm: @jaimeparkerstickle.bsky.social at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social in Pasadena! vromansbookstore.com/event/2026-0...
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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Today's the day! Six years after my first book released I finally get to have a launch event in L.A. (Thanks COVID!) It'll be a blast as @todgoldberg.bsky.social and I argue about our Top 7 Jason Isbell songs and maybe also talk about Russell Avery. See you at @vromansbookstore.bsky.social at 7pm!
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Liz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Are you feeling ready for his next book? I’m trying not to go overboard but - “The state has been dismantled, and humans are reinventing social bonds and learning new ways to coexist with nature.” (!!!) Give it to me, I need now. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752337...
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Ply by Hernan Diaz: 9780593719541 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
"Ply is majestic. A cracked mirror world, a lot like ours; peopled by survivors, a lot like us; sentences so fine they break the skin; a plot that swerves through loss, love, trust, betrayal, art, sci...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Vroman's presents: Leigh Bardugo, Christopher Rice, Eric Shaw Quinn and the 50th anniversary edition of THE INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, the spellbinding classic that started it all. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-rices...
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Vroman's Bookstore @vromansbookstore.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Hernan Diaz turns to the future with PLY, a novel that examines the place of technology in the American imagination. In conversation with fellow Pulitzer winner Percival Everett. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/hernan-dia...
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